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PRP Therapy for Chronic Foot & Ankle Pain

Harness your body’s natural healing power.

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy is an advanced regenerative treatment that uses your body’s own growth factors to promote healing in damaged tendons, ligaments, and soft tissues.

PRP is commonly used for patients who have persistent pain despite rest, physical therapy, or injections and want to avoid surgery.

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How PRP Works

PRP is created by:

  • Drawing a small amount of your blood
  • Processing it in a specialized centrifuge to concentrate platelets
  • Injecting the platelet-rich plasma directly into the injured area

Platelets release growth factors that help:

  • Reduce inflammation
  • Stimulate tissue repair
  • Promote collagen regeneration
  • Improve long-term healing

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Conditions Treated

  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Achilles tendonitis
  • Peroneal tendonitis
  • Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction
  • Chronic tendinopathies resistant to conservative care

Benefits of PRP

  • Uses your own blood (no foreign substances)
  • Minimally invasive
  • Targets the source of pain
  • Designed to heal, not just mask symptoms

What to Expect

  • Procedure performed in-office
  • Injection guided by clinical expertise
  • Temporary soreness may occur after treatment
  • Gradual improvement over weeks to months
  • Some conditions may require more than one treatment

Success Rates

Many patients experience significant improvement in pain and function, particularly when PRP is combined with proper footwear, activity modification, and rehabilitation.

Explore a Regenerative Solution for Chronic Pain

Schedule a PRP consultation today.

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Mechanism of Action (Enhanced Medical Detail)

PRP therapy utilizes autologous platelets concentrated from the patient’s own blood. Platelets contain alpha granules rich in biologically active growth factors, including:

  • Platelet-Derived Growth Factor (PDGF) – stimulates cell proliferation
  • Transforming Growth Factor-β (TGF-β) – regulates inflammation and tissue remodeling
  • Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) – promotes angiogenesis
  • Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1 (IGF-1) – supports tendon repair
  • Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF) – enhances cellular regeneration

When injected into damaged tissue, PRP:

  • Modulates chronic inflammation
  • Stimulates fibroblast activity
  • Enhances collagen synthesis
  • Promotes neovascularization

This shifts the tissue environment from degenerative to regenerative.

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Pricing

PRP therapy is a self-pay regenerative treatment. Typical pricing is approximately $2,500 per treatment, depending on the condition treated. Final recommendations and pricing are reviewed during consultation.

PRP FAQs

Is PRP the same as a cortisone injection?

No. Cortisone reduces inflammation temporarily. PRP is designed to stimulate healing at the tissue level.

How many injections are needed?

Many patients benefit from a single treatment, though some conditions may require additional injections.

What is recovery like?

Mild soreness is expected. Activity modification is typically recommended for several weeks.

Medical Disclaimer

The information provided on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Individual results may vary. All specialty services require a consultation with a Foot Care Centers physician to determine candidacy, review risks and benefits, and establish an appropriate treatment plan. These services are typically not covered by insurance.