Sinai Medicine,
Your Partner in Healing and Wellness.
Tired of chronic joint and tendon pain? Not interested in surgery? You’re in luck! Orthobiologics is a relatively new area of medicine using products derived from your own blood to help boost the healing process, reduce inflammation and pain and improve range of motion.
Sinai Medicine,
Your Partner in Healing and Wellness.
Tired of chronic joint and tendon pain? Not interested in surgery? You’re in luck! Orthobiologics is a relatively new area of medicine using products derived from your own blood to help boost the healing process, reduce inflammation and pain and improve range of motion.
What is PRP Therapy
PRP Therapy is a ground-breaking treatment that utilizes the body’s own blood components to stimulate healing in injured tissues, reduce inflammation, and alleviate pain. This innovative therapy is widely used to treat various conditions, such as osteoarthritis, tendon injuries, and ligament damage, as well as for addressing hair loss and skin conditions.
How Does PRP Therapy Work?
PRP Therapy begins with a blood draw from the patient. The blood is then placed in a centrifuge, which separates its components, including plasma and platelets. The plasma enriched with platelets, known as PRP, is carefully extracted and injected into the treatment site. The entire process takes approximately 30-45 minutes, with the majority of time spent on drawing and processing the blood.
Prepare for Your PRP Therapy Procedure
As PRP Therapy uses the patient's own blood, it is considered safe and carries minimal risk of allergic reactions. While serious side effects are extremely rare, potential risks include bruising, bleeding, stiffness, and, in very rare cases, infection.
Avoid NSAIDs/anti-inflammatory medications for 5-7 days prior
Refrain from alcohol consumption for 24 hours
Drink plenty of water before your procedure
PRP Therapy Recovery and Progress
After your procedure, you can expect the following stages of recovery:
Week 1
Take Tylenol as needed for any pain or discomfort, avoid NSAIDs (Advil, ibuprofen, Motrin)
Apply heat packs for 15 minutes, 4 times per day
Rest and avoid exercise or strenuous activities
Use assistive devices (boot, brace, etc.) if discussed
Week 2
Can return to full activity
Pre-procedure range of motion
Week 3-4
Begin and progress through exercises, including restarting physical therapy
Slowly transition to more dynamic activities and exercises
Week 5+
Experience gradual improvements in pain and symptoms over the next few weeks
Continue physical activity and exercise
Allow 6-8 weeks to assess the overall response to the treatment
Embark on Your Healing Journey with Sinai Medicine
At Sinai Medicine, our mission is to provide exceptional care and personalized treatment plans to help you achieve optimal health and wellness. To learn more about our PRP Therapy services and schedule a consultation, please contact our dedicated team today. Together, we can help you embark on a successful healing journey.
Meet your Doctor
Dr. Pedram Sinai
Pedram Sinai, MD is a dual board certified Internal Medicine and Sports Medicine physician. Having grown up in Los Angeles but trained primarily on the East Coast, he is happy to be back in Los Angeles and serving his community. He has taken care of active patients of all backgrounds, from weekend warriors all the way to professional athletes and is excited to bring his expertise to the San Fernando Valley and Greater Los Angeles areas.
One of his many interests includes the use of Platelet-Rich Plasma, which utilizes the human body’s remarkable capacity to heal itself. With natural options such as this, the risk of side effects and reactions is very rare. There is tremendous upside with little to no downside.
PRP uses include the treatment of osteoarthritis, the leading cause of joint pain worldwide, chronic tendon problems (tendinosis), acute muscle injuries and many more.
Dr. Sinai is a compassionate and caring physician who will take the time to explain the pathology and treatment options. He is open and transparent about the benefits and the limitations of PRP and, if it is not the most effective course of treatment for you, he will let you know in a straightforward manner. However, if you are one of the many patients who stand to benefit from PRP treatment, Dr. Sinai is happy to be your partner in healing.
Why Choose Us
Highly trained highly skilled physician that’s cared for patients of all backgrounds
Use of FDA approved devices to derive the highest quality PRP.
Little to no risk of allergic reaction.
Procedures are done under ultrasound-guidance with sterile technique to minimize pain, side effects, and guarantee accurate placement of medication.
Office
Hours
Mon – Thursday 9:00am – 4:30pm
Address
16661 Ventura Blvd.
Ste 515
Encino, CA, 91436
