ORTHOPEDIC/ SPINE SURGEON
OC INJURY DOCTORS SPECIALIZE IN TREATING PERSONAL INJURY VICTIMS AND SPORTS INJURIES.
We offer a full array of therapies, including cutting-edge medical approaches such as Epidural Steroid Injections, Orthopedic Surgery, and Orthopedic/ Spine Surgery. We also incorporate Chiropractic Care and Physiotherapy.
Our Procedures Consist Of The Following:
- Orthopedic Surgery, Arthroscopy/ Nanoscope Surgery
- Cervical and Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injections
- Facet Joint Injections
- Sacroiliac Joint Injections
- Muscle/ Trigger Point Injections (TPI)
Spinal Surgery
Piriformis Muscle Injections
- Interlaminar/ Transforaminal Epidural Injections
- Regenerative Injection therapy with Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)
- Chiropractic Treatment
- Spinal Decompression
- Rehabilitation/ Physical Therapy
First Hope Medical Clinic, Inc. / OC Injury Doctors
OC Injury Specialty Doctors
Conveniently accessible from 5, 55, 22 and 91 freeways
(adjacent to hospital and E.R.)
What is a PRP injection?
After creating platelet-rich plasma from a patient’s blood sample, that solution is injected into the target area, such as an injured knee or a tendon. In some cases, the clinician may use ultrasound to guide the injection. The idea is to increase the concentration of specific bioproteins or hormones, called growth factors, in a specific area to accelerate the healing process.
Studies show that the increased concentration of growth factors in platelet-rich plasma may stimulate or speed up the healing process, shortening healing time for injuries, decreasing pain and even encouraging hair growth.
What is PRP treatment used for?
PRP injections are used for a range of conditions, including musculoskeletal pain and injuries and cosmetic procedures.
Tendon, Ligament, Muscle and Joint Injuries
PRP injections may be used to treat a range of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. For example, chronic tendon injuries such as tennis elbow or jumper’s knee can often take a long time to heal, so adding PRP shots to a treatment regimen can help to stimulate the healing process, decrease pain and enable a return to activities sooner.
Post-surgical Healing
Clinicians first used PRP to accelerate healing after jaw or plastic surgeries. Now, post-surgical PRP injections have expanded to help heal muscles, tendons and ligaments, as procedures on these tissues have notoriously long recovery times.
Osteoarthritis
Early studies indicate that PRP injections may help treat osteoarthritis pain and stiffness by modulating the joint environment and reducing inflammation.