The Gloucester County Times published an article about Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), a therapeutic method being utilized at Cooper, that uses a person’s own blood to combat chronic pain caused by progressive joint damage. The platelets in blood, which usually help with the clotting process after a cut, can promote healing when concentrated and injected directly at the site of damaged tissues.
“There’s no more risk than getting a blood draw or a flu shot,” said David Gealt, DO, sports medicine specialist at Cooper Bone & Joint Institute. “There aren’t really many side effects because it’s your own blood.”