PRP Therapy for Boca Raton Patients at Tyrance Orthopedics

Living in Boca Raton means an active lifestyle is part of the deal: golf, tennis, pickleball, biking, training at the gym. When joint pain or a stubborn tendon injury starts interfering with that, the next question is usually about treatment options that do not jump straight to surgery. PRP, or platelet-rich plasma, is one of the most discussed regenerative options in orthopedics today. This guide explains what PRP actually is, how it is used at Tyrance Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, what to expect during a visit from Boca Raton, and how to think about it relative to other options. Honest framing matters: PRP is not a universal answer. It is a tool that fits certain patients and certain conditions.

Platelet-rich plasma is a concentrate made from your own blood. A small sample is drawn, processed in a centrifuge to separate out the platelets and growth factors, and the concentrated portion is then injected back into the joint or soft tissue that needs treatment.

Because the source material is your own blood, PRP is considered an autologous biologic. There is no donor tissue, no foreign material, and no implant. The growth factors and signaling proteins in the concentrate may support the body’s response in the treated area. The procedure happens in the same appointment and is done in our office under image guidance.

PRP is one of several regenerative options we offer through our broader regenerative medicine, and is detailed on our PRP therapy page.

Patients from Boca Raton tend to come to PRP after first-line treatments have not produced the result they want. They often have an active lifestyle they want to protect and a condition that has not improved with the usual conservative care.

Common reasons we see Boca Raton patients ask about PRP include knee osteoarthritis that is interfering with golf or tennis, tendinopathy that has not responded to rest and physical therapy, and partial soft tissue injuries from training. Our Delray Beach office is a short drive from Boca, which makes follow-up visits convenient.

PRP appeals to patients who want to explore biologic options before considering more invasive procedures. It is not a path that fits every patient or every condition. We discuss whether PRP makes sense given your imaging, history, and goals.

PRP is most often used at TOSM for joint pain due to osteoarthritis, tendon injuries that have become chronic, and some soft tissue conditions that have plateaued in healing.

Specific areas where we use PRP regularly include the knee (osteoarthritis and patellar tendon), shoulder (rotator cuff tendinopathy and partial tears in select cases), elbow (tennis and golfer’s elbow), hip (gluteal tendinopathy, mild osteoarthritis), and Achilles tendon.

PRP is not the right call for every case. Acute fractures, deep infections, certain blood disorders, and some advanced degenerative conditions are situations where PRP is either not indicated or unlikely to help. Determining fit is part of the consultation, not a decision made in advance.

A PRP visit at our Delray Beach office is straightforward. The drive from Boca Raton is typically 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic. The procedure itself usually takes 60 to 90 minutes total, including blood draw, processing, and injection.

When you arrive, we review your case, confirm consent, and start with the blood draw. The sample is processed in a closed system in the procedure room while you stay comfortable. The injection is image-guided to place the PRP into the correct target area within the joint or tendon.

Most patients drive themselves home afterward. We provide post-procedure care instructions that include activity guidance, what is normal in the days that follow, and when to call us.

PRP is one of several biologic options, including BMAC. PRP is often the first regenerative step, with the heavier biologics considered for cases where stronger signaling is needed.

For some Boca Raton patients PRP is the right starting point. For others with more advanced joint changes, BMAC may be a better fit. There are also patients for whom an arthroscopic procedure is the appropriate path, and PRP is not the right call.

PRP is not FDA-approved for a specific medical condition. In Florida, PRP is offered legally with required disclosures so patients can make a fully informed decision during consultation. Results vary from patient to patient and are not guaranteed.

Our Delray Beach office is typically a 20 to 30 minute drive from most addresses in Boca Raton depending on traffic. The exact distance depends on where you are coming from within Boca.

It depends on the condition, the joint, and how the body responds to the first session. Some patients do well with a single injection. Others benefit from a short series. We will explain expected scheduling based on your specific case.

PRP works through a biological response, which takes time. Many patients begin to notice changes over the weeks following the procedure, with continued progression for several months. Some respond strongly, others modestly, and some not at all.

It depends on the medication and the dose. Some anti-inflammatories may need to be paused around the procedure. Blood thinners require individualized planning with your prescribing physician. We will give you specific instructions during scheduling.

Most insurance plans currently consider PRP investigational and do not cover it, though coverage depends on the carrier and policy. We will discuss the financial side individually during your consultation.

No. Cortisone is an anti-inflammatory medication used to reduce inflammation, sometimes effective in the short term. PRP is a biologic concentrate from your own blood used with a different goal in mind. They are not interchangeable, and the decision between them depends on the case.