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Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Use in the Foot and Ankle
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By Dr. Carlo A. Messina, DPM, Foot & Ankle Surgeon
ealing after an injury involves a well-orches- nerve irritation (Neuritis), shin splints and heel spurs. trated and complex series of events where How does the PRP process work? Doctors will recover a small amount of blood proteins in the blood act as messengers to from your arm using a small needle and a specially designed syringe. The blood regulate the entire process. Many then goes through a rapid spinning process that separates and proteins involved in the healing concentrates the platelets and other beneficial growth factors process are derived from small from the blood. The entire PRP production process is usually cell fragments in the blood called platelets. done in less than 20 minutes. Platelets are small, colorless, cell fragments present in the What happens after that? The injected area will be anestheblood. They are formed in the bone marrow and are freely tized with a local anesthetic (Lidocaine). The blood with its passing through the bloodstream in a resting state. However, PRP will be injected into the area directly or with the aid of when an injury occurs, the platelets become activated and ultrasound or x-ray. start to gather at the injury site to release beneficial proAm I a candidate for treatment with PRP? The doctor will perteins called growth factors. This is the beginning of the form an examination to make a determination if the use of PRP healing process. will benefit you. If you are on anti-inflammatory medications For many years, blood components derived from the or blood thinners, your physician may temporarily disconpatient and then delivered to the site of injury have created tinue the use of these until your treatment has taken place. growing interest for use in orthopedic procedures. New What are the risks associated with this treatment? PRP uses research and technology have expanded the application of your body’s own natural properties to treat your injury. Side this therapy for use in orthopedic procedures. effects utilizing PRP systems are very uncommon. What is Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)? Platelet Rich Plasma is a concentration of Carlo A. Messina, DPM, is a Board Certified Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Diplomate American Board platelets and growth factors created from a small amount of your own blood. of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He is a Foot and Ankle Surgeon with the Foot, Ankle and Leg Specialists of Increased levels of growth factors have the potential to improve signaling and South Florida and specializes in treating infants, children, teens and adults. His partners are Dr. Robert recruitment of cells. Sheinberg, Dr. Al DeSimone, Dr. Fernando Moya, Dr. Alexander Bertot, Dr. David Shenassa, Dr. Michael What conditions can it treat? PRP can be used to treat arthritis (foot or ankle), Cohen, Dr. Franz Jones and Dr. John Goodner. The South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine in Weston ligament injuries (acute or chronic), tendon injuries (acute or chronic), joint pain, is located at 1600 Town Center Blvd., Suite C, (954) 389-5900 and in Pembroke Pines at 17842 NW 2nd chronic inflammatory conditions, Achilles Tendonitis, Plantar Fasciitis, chronic Street, (954) 430-9901. The practice website is www.SOUTHFLORIDASPORTSMEDICINE.org.
ACCEPTING: MEDICARE •BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD • UHC • CIGNA • AETNA • AV MED • AMBETTER • TRICARE WORKERS COMP • ACCIDENTS/LOPS • SIMPLY • STAYWELL • SUNSHINE • BETTER HEALTH • OSCAR • MEMORIAL PHO
South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine
FOOT, ANKLE, & LEG SPECIALISTS OF SOUTH FLORIDA
OPEN DAILY FOR SAME DAY APPOINTMENTS & TELEMEDICINE DURING THE COVID19 CRISIS
PEDIATRICS
• Flat feet • High Arches • Fractures • Growing Pains • Warts
• Toe Walkers • In Toe • Out Toe • Limping • Ingrown Nail
FRACTURES Why go to an Emergency Room? All Foot, Ankle, and Leg Fractures in Children and Adults! FOOT AND ANKLE ARTHRITIS Total Joint Replacement, Ankle Replacement, Arthroscopy, Fusions, Joint Realignment
CARTILAGE INJURIES Microfractures, Cartilage Transplants, Osteochondral Grafting RECONSTRUCTIVE FOOT, ANKLE AND LEG SURGERY Flat Foot, Bunions, Hammertoes, Ligament Repair, Achilles Tendon Tears, Arthritis Surgery SPORTS MEDICINE Tendon and Ligament injuries, Heel Pain, Shockwave Therapy, PRP & Stem Cell Injections, Arthroscopy and Tendoscopy, Shin Splints, Compartment Syndrome
SERVING OUR PATIENTS FOR OVER 30 YEARS Dr. Warren Windram, D.P.M.
Board Qualified FOOT, ANKLE, & LEG SPECIALIST
Dr. John Goodner, D.P.M.
Board Qualified FOOT, ANKLE, & LEG SPECIALIST
Dr. Robert Sheinberg, D.P.M. - In Loving Memory -
Dr. Carlo Messina, D.P.M.
Board Certified FOOT, ANKLE, & LEG SPECIALIST
WESTON
PEMBROKE PINES
954-389-5900
954-430-9901
1600 Town Center Blvd.
17842 NW 2nd St.
Dr. Michael Cohen, D.P.M.
Board Certified FOOT, ANKLE, & LEG SPECIALIST
PLANTATION
220 S.W. 84th Ave., #102
954-720-1530 SATURDAY HOURS
Make Your Appointment Online at www.SouthFloridaSportsMedicine.com
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IMEs • Personal Injury • Worker’s Compensation Most HMOs/PPOs • All Foot Ankle & Leg Emergencies Same Day Appointments • Saturday Appointments Early Morning & Evening Appointments
SELF PAY RATES (Procedure cost is in addition to office visit.) New Patient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200 Surgery Consult . . . . . . . . . . . $200 Injections . . . . . . . . . .$75 per shot Casts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$175 Follow Up Visit . . . . . . . . $50-$100 Orthotics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $350 Ingrown Nail . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$125 X-Rays . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 per area PRP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$600 Shockwave (3 sessions) . . . . $500 Laceration Repair . . . . . . . . . $250 Wound Care . . . . . . . . . . .$75-$125 (FOR CHRONIC HEEL PAIN & TENDONITIS)
SPORTS MEDICINE ASSOCIATES (Self Pay Rates Do Not Apply To This Practice Below)
Dr. Al DeSimone, M.D. Board Certified SHOULDER & KNEE SPECIALIST
Dr. Fernando Moya, M.D. Board Certified SHOULDER & KNEE SPECIALIST
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Dr. David Shenassa, M.D. Board Qualified HAND & WRIST SURGEON
Dr. Alexander Bertot, M.D. Board Certified SPORTS MEDICINE SPECIALIST
Dr. Franz Jones, D.O. Board Certified SPINE SPECIALIST
