Esteemed board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist Robert A. Mileski, MD, employs regenerative therapies, such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections, to repair sports-related orthopedic injuries and more at Phoenix Orthopedic Group in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Platelets are a type of blood cell that speeds clotting. They also release growth factors, proteins that help control inflammation and heal wounds.
Growth factors contain seven basic proteins that promote tissue regeneration and wound healing. Proteins include:
A centrifuge separates your blood’s platelets, plasma, red and white blood cells, and more. Since PRP is derived from your own blood, it shouldn’t cause any allergic reaction.
We derive PRP by mixing isolated platelets in a blood plasma base. Dr. Mileski injects this material into targeted areas within your tendons, muscles, joints, ligaments, and bones to enhance healing and relieve pain.
Dr. Mileski possesses myriad treatment options for orthopedic problems. PRP is especially helpful for the following four injuries:
Damage to your rotator cuff, the tendons and muscles surrounding your shoulder joint, rank among the most common orthopedic injuries. Dr. Mileski helps control your pain and inflammation with PRP and/or cortisone injections and other treatments.
Any condition caused by repetitive movement of your wrist and arm falls under this umbrella term. PRP has been shown to reduce the pain of tennis elbow, often replacing the need for pain medication or surgery. We also recommend RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation) to further healing.
One of the most common orthopedic problems is knee pain due to an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear. This is often caused by the sudden starts and stops of sports such as soccer, basketball, and football.
Symptoms include:
Another widespread knee injury, meniscus tears, involve your knee’s wedge-like cartilage. These often occur at the same time as ACL tears.
Following your exam, Dr. Mileski may request imagery tests to diagnose the extent of the problem. Nonsurgical treatments include PRP, cortisone injections, and/or a knee brace. We may suggest physical therapy or surgery for more extensive tears.
Any sport or activity requiring frequent running may result in plantar fasciitis, inflicting inflammation to the tendon connecting your heel bone and toes. Dr. Mileski may suggest medication, orthotics, and/or PRP injections to improve the swelling and pain at the bottom of your foot.
After examining your injury, Dr. Mileski reviews your medical history and current symptoms to determine the best course of action.
Dr. Mileski offers a variety of nonsurgical and surgical treatments to relieve issues, such as tendonitis, and other orthopedic problems.
Tendons enable our bodies to move by connecting muscle and bone. When they become inflamed, tendonitis may occur. This is especially common in sports, often affecting your knees, Achilles tendon, shoulders, or elbows. Dr. Mileski focuses on the least invasive methods first, such as PRP injections, to relieve your pain.
If you wish to discuss sports-related injuries or other orthopedic problems, schedule a consultation online or by phone with Dr. Mileski at Phoenix Orthopedic Group today.
