PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) injections are a relatively new and regularly evolving way of treating damaged cartilage, tendons, muscles, joints, and ligaments. This type of treatment utilises the body’s own healing properties in your blood to reduce pain and improve function in your joint, so you can return to your normal daily activities without discomfort. London Cartilage Clinic offers specialist PRP treatments to individuals looking for the best and most effective solutions for their joint pain.
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PRP uses a concentrated portion of your own blood that is rich in platelets and growth factors to support tissue healing.
The aim is to reduce pain, improve function, and support repair in cartilage, tendon, ligament, and muscle-related conditions.
High-quality PRP outcomes depend on correct patient selection, preparation protocols, and accurate injection technique.
Our protocol-led approach is designed to improve PRP quality and deliver consistent, clinically meaningful improvements in pain and mobility.
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At London Cartilage Clinic we follow a structured clinical framework across four areas of treatment. Before recommending a single procedure, we assess which combination of approaches gives you the best outcome.
Protect what you have. Slow degeneration and manage symptoms.
Fix specific damage. Torn tissue, unstable joints, structural problems.
Rebuild lost tissue. Biological treatments that stimulate new growth.
When other options are exhausted. Joint replacement as a last resort.
This treatment can be applied across multiple joints. Select yours to see the full range of options we offer, organised by clinical approach.
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Patients typically start to feel less pain and an increase in function within four to six weeks of having a PRP injection. However, exact timelines will vary based on the area being treated and the severity of the damage.
The main benefits of PRP include:
Given that the goal of this type of treatment is to repair, the effects of PRP are usually long lasting. Between one and three injections have proven to offer impressive results for patients, lasting up to 12 months with maximum results being felt between 6 and 9 months.
The site of the injection is thoroughly numbed prior to ensure there is minimal discomfort and pain. Patients might experience some soreness following the procedure that can last up to a week, but this can be eased by taking paracetamol.
PRP treatment can be beneficial in providing relief to chronic pain conditions, osteoarthritis or sports injury. Common conditions include:
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