PRP is an abbreviation for Platelet Rich Plasma. Plasma is what’s left when blood
cells are separated from the liquid component of human whole blood. The plasma portion
contains numerous biologic factors that have been shown to enhance healing in animal
and human studies. Some of this work dates back to the early 90’s. Clotted whole blood
has been used and studied for improving the success of meniscus cartilage repair in the
knee joint of huma ns since that time.
Two of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ biggest stars, Hines Ward and Troy Polamalu, used their own blood in an innovative injury treatment before winning the Super Bowl. At least one major league pitcher, about 20 professional soccer players and perhaps hundreds of recreational athletes have also undergone the procedure, commonly called platelet-rich plasma therapy.
The Signature™ system utilizes custom femoral (thighbone) and tibial (shinbone) positioning guides that fit directly onto your unique anatomy. These guides position the implants without having to use traditional invasive instrumentation, allowing for a potentially less invasive procedure.
An exciting new alternative to total hip replacement is now available right here. This technologically advanced surgical procedure resurfaces rather than replaces the end of your femur (thighbone), you may participate in more strenuous physical activity with an implant that is potentially more stable and longer-lasting than traditional total hip replacements. And if future revision surgery is required, it may be a less complex and less traumatic procedure. In fact, a 1,626-hip study of the effectiveness of the technique found that 99.5-percent of patients responded they were “Pleased” or “Extremely pleased” with the results of their BIRMINGHAM HIP Resurfacing surgery. …
Although a total knee replacement is the most common procedure, a less invasive approach, such as the Oxford® Partial Knee, may be more suited to your needs. If you are still at the early stages of your osteoarthritis, so only parts (normally the medial, 'inner', compartment) of your knee have been damaged by the disease, you may be able to prevent it from spreading, and avoid having to undergo a total knee replacement. This procedure preserves the healthy parts of the joint, as it only replaces one side of the knee. This results in an artificial joint with a function that is closer to the natural knee movement.
