PRP at Replay Health

What is PRP?

– PRP, or Platelet Rich Plasma, is just that – it is a volume of plasma with a platelet concentration 5 times greater than platelet concentration found in blood*.
– Your own blood is made up mostly of plasma (roughly 60%), white blood cells and platelets (less than 5%), and the remainder of red blood cells.
– Healthy blood has a platelet concentration between 150,000/ul and 350,000/ul
– PRP has a platelet  concentration > 1,000,000/ul in a 5ml volume of plasma
– In order to get PRP from your blood there are different brands that offer solutions to collect your blood in various tubes and then spin your blood in a centrifuge device.
– Often there is great variation between different brands of preparation regarding how rich their Platelet Rich Plasma really is.

What Makes Replay Health PRP different?

– If its not measured, how do you know what you’re getting?
– At Replay Health we are the first clinic in Australia to use the DMD PC100 platelet counter so that we can perform on the spot measurements of platelet concentrations.
– Since Platelet Rich Plasma needs to have a concentration of >1,000,000/Ul of platelets per 5ml of plasma, we feel its important to measure what we give you so that we have confidence that it reaches the standards of evidence based PRP.

How do I get PRP at Replay Health?

– Before you can commence PRP at Replay Health, we need to understand your condition, your treatment goal and whether PRP is right for you.
– We begin with an initial assessment to inform you about what PRP is, what you should do to prepare for your PRP treatment and what risks are involved.
– We take a sample of your blood to test platelet concentration.
– The results of your blood test at your initial consultation will be sent to a Replay Health orthopaedic surgeon for review who will prescribe a personalised PRP treatment recommendation.
– The results of your personalised PRP treatment will be sent to a Replay Health physiotherapist for review who will prescribe a physiotherapy plan to accompany your PRP treatment.
– All of the above
– The total cost of your completed PRP testing, orthopaedic surgeon and physiotherapist review plus a personalised treatment plan for your condition will be $440.

How many injections will I need from a personalised treatment plan?

Each treatment costs $440 for some patients one injection may give you benefits that you require for 12 months. In most cases, patients require three injections over twelve months. It is unnecessary to have the same body part injected more than once a month. Therefore, patients that require that require multiple body parts injected could have up to one injection per body part per month.
There is no risk of doing excessive PRP injections, but they will become less effective if they are done at a higher frequency than necessary.

How do I prepare before giving blood for PRP?

– It is recommended to be well hydrated and to have something light (like some fruit or a sandwich) about an hour before your appointment

What does my personalised PRP report tell me?

– A fact sheet about your condition
– Studies relating to PRP and your condition
– The result of your own blood test and the platelet concentration in it
– The result of your own PRP and the the platelet concentration in it
– The result of your centrifuge spin time (how long it took to spin your sample)
– An orthopaedic review of your condition and their prescription of PRP treatment
– A physiotherapist review of your condition and their prescription of Physio treatment

What happens after a PRP treatment?

– After giving blood and performing a PRP treatment, we will keep you under observation in clinic to make sure you are settled before – allowing you to leave
– We don’t expect there to be side effects other than some discomfort from where the blood was taken from and where the PRP was injected into. With any injection there is a small risk of infection.
– If your PRP treatment area becomes red, hot or swollen please call our clinic or seek prompt medical advice from a medical professional.  
– We expect you to be able to return to the same capacity you had before treatment immediately after treatment, although we do recommend you don’t try to exercise excessively right away.

What is PRP?

– Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is an autologous orthobiologic that harnesses the body’s natural healing properties to aid in tissue repair and regeneration.
– PRP contains a high concentration of platelets, essential for blood clotting and contain growth factors that promote healing.
– Many surgeons are now using PRP as part of their surgical process, to help improve and speed healing post-surgery.
– PRP involves drawing a small sample of the patient’s blood, which is then centrifuged to separate the platelets from other blood components.
– PRP has approximately 5 times or greater the amount of platelets that your blood has.

What is controlled dose PRP and why are more surgeons using it?

– Concentrated PRP uses a state-of-the- art Y-PRP delivery system which provides measurable PRP in theatres, at a time surgeons need it most.
– The unique patented y-shaped system distributed by the prplab.com.au means that platelet concentration is controlled and measurable.
– This means users can know that they are delivering a measurable dose of platelets – with no red blood cells or excessive plasma.
– Minimal training is required due to the automated delivery system, so nurses can also use it in theatres.

What are the applications for Y-tube PRP in Orthopaedics?

Platelet-Rich Plasma is an evolving treatment option in orthopedics, offering a natural approach to tissue repair and regeneration.
While research continues to refine its applications, early evidence suggests its potential benefits in managing various musculoskeletal conditions for tendon, muscle and ligament injuries – including plantar fasciitis, lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow), medial epicondylitis (golfer’s elbow), as well as sprains and tears of the anterior cruciate ligament, or the medial collateral ligament.
PRP is also used for overuse injuries, IT band syndrome and to aid in the healing of bone after fractures or knee replacement.

Why do red blood cells matter?

Many studies show that the effectiveness of PRP varies depending on the specific condition, individual response and important the delivery system of PRP.
The American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine recently highlighted the absence of a standardized PRP protocol, and also says “it is important to recognise the negative impact of red blood cells (RBSs0 on tiessue healing with improper PRP preparation”.
Damaged RBCs lead to oxidative stress and ultimately increas cell apoptosis and cartilage regeneration. Therefore eliminating RBC content from the PRP formulation is essential prior to treatment.”
It also concoled that PRP is a promising management option for symptom modification in the setting of knee arthritis,.
“Clinical studies have demonstrate the utility of PRP as a safe, resource-conscious, and efficacious treatment for knee OA providing symptomatic relief and improved patient-reported outcomes.”
This is where Y-tube delivery has a compelling point of difference and remains a trusted surgical provided for PRP for surgical applications worldwide.

For more information about elite sports stars who use PRP click here to read the position statement from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

What is the certification for Y-tube PRP?

– Y-PRP has obtained many scientific accreditations ensure the gold standard of medical quality. This includes
– CE (may be traded freely in any part of the European Economic Area)
– ISO 13485 (Quliaty Management)
– TGA approved
– FDA approved
– GMP Certification (Good Manufacturing Practice).