FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Yes, Optimal Orthopedics™ can regrow cartilage microscopically and in small amounts.  Studies have shown PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) can increase cartilage thickness in small amounts in knee joints.  Regrowing cartilage cells is not guaranteed and has not been shown on a large scale or to be curative; but it has been shown to slow down the progression of arthritis and repair cells that have been damaged.  Optimal Orthopedics™ has designed, through vast research and years of optimizing, a precise approach to maximizing the effectiveness of orthobiologics.  

Yes.  Studies have shown ultrasound or other imaging to increase the likelihood of the injection ending up in the intended target location.  

Yes, most studies have shown that getting a series of two or three PRP injections have shown to be more effective than just one.  Therefore Optimal Orthopedics™ does encourage patients to get more than one injection of PRP, although some patients do very well with a single injection do to the purity and high concentration of Optimal Orthopedics™ techniques.

Optimal Orthopedics™ strongly believes that in order for PRP injections to be effective there needs to be a high concentration of platelets in the injection.  Therefore a high volume of blood should be drawn, around 60-90 ccs and a state of the art centrifuge machine built for orthobiologics should be used in order to ensure high purity and a high concentrations of platelets are in the injection to provide plenty of growth factors for the effectiveness of the injection.  

Optimal Orthopedics™ uses a double spin centrifuge machine .  Studies have shown a double spin machine to be more effective then a single spin machine.

There are many factors that can effect whether or not PRP will work for you.  Most studies show that around 60 -70 % of patients that try PRP will have a reduction of 50% or greater in there symptoms for 6 months or longer.  Optimal Orthopedics™ has seen better results and hopes to continue a high satisfaction rate in our patients.

Some causes for PRP to be less effective is NSAID use such as Advil, Aleve, aspirin, within 2 weeks before or 6 weeks after an injection.  Unhealthy lifestyles, because PRP uses your own tissues and cells it is important to live a healthy lifestyle for a few weeks before and after the injection; including a healthy diet, some level or exercise or activity, avoiding alcohol and smoking.  Another possible cause is being too active during the first 48 hours.  Optimal Orthopedics™ has an activity guide to help patients following the injection.   Lastly, only getting one injection, most studies show multiple injections to be more beneficial then a single injection.

Although most patients do feel some discomfort, most patients rate the pain as low.  Almost all patients are able to drive home after the injection and feel that the end results are well worth the discomfort.  

Yes, PRP injections are very safe.  Since it is your own tissues PRP injections have almost no allergic reactions.  PRP has actually been shown to be safer than most other injections.

Most likely yes, but not everyone is unfortunately.  Please schedule an appointment to have a virtual appointment with Optimal Orthopedics™ to find out for sure.

Obviously Optimal Orthopedics™ has the best equipment, the best techniques, evidence based protocols, and uses ultrasound guided injections.  The real reason to use Optimal Orthopedics™ is the experience.  Optimal Orthopedics™ is built on caring, convenience , and custom approach to allow you to get the best experience possible.  From home visits, to speaking directly to a provider who cares and listens, Optimal Orthopedics™.  No more hassles with referrals or authorizations.  Regenerative concierge medicine is the only thing Optimal Orthopedics™ does and that is why they are the best at it.