Platelet Injection for Tendonitis

An Overview of PRP Injection Therapy for Tendonitis

Tendonitis is a common orthopedic condition found in many active individuals and athletes living in the communities of Denver, Vail and Aspen, Colorado. Tendonitis is characterized as an acute tendon inflammation caused by repetitive overuse. This condition can be difficult to treat since the tendons impacted by this condition have poor blood supply for proper healing. Because of this, Dr. Matthew Provencher offers PRP injection therapy in order to help accelerate tendon healing. Clinical research and studies have shown that platelet injections for tendonitis are a safe and effective treatment option for patients suffering from tendon overuse.

What is Tendonitis?

Tendons, the tough, flexible bands of tissue that connect muscles to bones, play an important role in joint mobility and overall health. Tendons are found throughout the body but only some tendons are prone to tendonitis because they have a less abundant blood supply. Without adequate blood flowing to an injured tendon, it has a difficult time absorbing oxygen and the nutrients necessary for healing.

Commonly caused by overuse, tendonitis is most often diagnosed by Dr. Matthew Provencher in athletes and individuals involved in repetitive work activities. Patients between the ages of 40-60 years old are most likely to suffer from the condition’s painful symptoms.

What is PRP Injection Therapy?

Platelet rich plasma therapy, also known as PRP injection therapy, is a type of biologic treatment that uses the body’s natural healing abilities combined with medical technology to accelerate healing following a soft tissue injury.

Human blood is composed of four main structures including plasma, platelets, white blood cells and red blood cells. The orthopedic field of medicine has found that once activated in the body, platelets release healing proteins known as growth factors. Growth factors are naturally occurring and are capable of stimulating cellular growth and accelerating tendon healing.

How Dr. Matthew Provencher Performs Platelet Injections for Tendonitis

The overall goal of platelet injections for tendonitis is to reduce the level of swelling and pain associated with the overuse condition while accelerating healing of damaged tendons.

PRP injection therapy begins with Dr. Provencher harvesting about 15 milliliters of the patient’s own blood through a simple blood draw. The collected blood is then spun in a special machine to separate the blood’s four main structures. Once separated, the platelet rich plasma is removed and injected directly into the injured tendon. Dr. Provencher usually utilizes ultrasound guidance for proper PRP placement. When activated, the concentrated platelets release growth factors to help aid in tendon healing.

To learn more about the affects of biologics in sports medicine, please visit the biologic research section of our website: Biologic Research.

For more information on PRP injection therapy, or to determine if you are an ideal candidate for platelet injections for tendonitis, please contact the office of Dr. Matthew Provencher – orthopedic specialist serving the Denver, Vail and Aspen, Colorado communities.

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Jun 18, 2024

by Anne Miller on Matthew Provencher, MD

Grateful to Dr Provencher and his team

I am a 75-year old, active, athletic woman. Over the last few years, both of my shoulders reached a point where severe arthritis was affecting even day to day tasks. It started with one shoulder in 2021 and recently the second reverse shoulder replacement – both with Dr Provencher. Before my first one, I had received various recommendations including adjusting my lifestyle. Dr Provencher looked at my MRI and x-ray and asked what I enjoy doing and was quick to let me know I could be back to my active lifestyle soon – and he was right. He reads images faster and more accurately than any doctor I have consulted. He has many options available and if you need surgery he is the one to do it. Surgery is quick and the recovery is much easier than I anticipated. I am 10 days out from my second reverse shoulder and have no pain and gaining mobility already! My case for both shoulders was a bit more complicated due to bone integrity, severe arthritis and bicep tears. Dr Provencher has dealt innovatively with both complications and makes it seem straightforward although I know it was not. He is not only one an extraordinary surgeon, but also, a caring human being who takes the time with his patients and makes himself available if questions arise. His team is second to none – Maddy, Madison, Sam, Scott, Jasmin and in pre-op, Layla and Kevin – in terms of commitment, competence, compassion and responsiveness. Both times I have felt cared for and that resolving my situation mattered to him. Wherever you live, Dr Provencher and his team are the ones to trust. There is no need to live a compromised life!

Gene reiling

Jul 21, 2023

by Gene reiling on Matthew Provencher, MD

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If you are planning to see Dr Provencher ,do not hesitate ,do it. In 2018 Dr Provencher replaced my LCL. I had no complications and very little pain. I did my physical therapy as prescribed. I was able to ski 30 plus days the winter of 2019-2020. Before seeing dr Provencher I had spent a years time trying to solve my problem locally. I saw a pain specialist, orthopedic urgent care and a orthopedic surgeon. All had access to an mri done locally. It was also read by local radiologist. Pain dr gave injections as did orthopedic urgent care. No relief from pain. Orthopedic surgeon told me about arthritis, meniscus needing cleaning up and general deterioration from age. Told me to take ibuprofen for pain. At that time I reached out to Steadman Clinic. By luck of the draw I was assigned Dr Provencher. I took with me the mri that had been done locally and viewed by 3 local Drs and 1 PA. It took Dr Provencher less than a minute to tell me my problem was my LCL after viewing my mri. He told me my options . I selected surgery as I wanted to continue an active life style. It was a complete success!!

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An Overview of PRP Injection Therapy for Tendonitis

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