Dislocated rib recovery time shortens by 50% with PRP therapy for ribs procedure.
On their own, a dislocated rib and general rib injuries (including fracture, bruising, misalignment, rib head out of place, etc.) would take anywhere from 4 weeks up to 24 weeks to heal or align themselves, more serious injuries might even take longer than one year to heal properly. Hence, this is why a therapy session is usually recommended to heal the affected ribs as fast as possible. One such healing therapy session that has an immense improvement rate on dislocated rib pain is PRP therapy for ribs procedure.
PRP recovery therapy for dislocated rib recovery
PRP is a golden recovery treatment that drastically reduces pain and speeds up the natural healing process of the body… with surgery but by a mere injection! This method is widely used to treat major athletic injuries associated with the knees, back, shoulders, and ribs.
PRP therapy can shorten a dislocated rib recovery time by almost 50%.
What is a PRP Therapy (Platelets Rich Plasma therapy)
PRP therapy is an interesting method, especially PRP therapy for ribs, it speeds up recovery and tissue regeneration after injuries and inflammatory processes in joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. It is often used to regenerate joint meniscus and cartilage to avoid surgery.
Besides tissue regeneration and dislocated rib recovery therapy, this method also has a positive effect on the general condition of the body. It enables the easier and less painful movement of the dislocated ribs.
It directly improves the recovery and regeneration of tissues and cartilage in the chest and rib area and prevents tissue degeneration. PRP therapy also speeds up recovery after surgical procedures on tendons, ligaments, muscles, ribs, and other joints.
Platelets are part of blood plasma rich in red blood cells that contain growth factors and other substances active in the treatment and recovery of damaged tissue. Using the patient’s blood, a special method separates platelets that are then injected in the injured spot.
To ensure injection on exactly the desired spot, a doctor uses ultrasound to determine easily and precisely where is the exact spot of the injury that needs to be treated.
For example, when a person cuts themselves, the body’s defensive reaction is to draw platelets there to speed up the healing process. After the injection, platelets release growth factors that support the healing and recovery process.
The platelets’ concentration on one particular spot will increase the volume of growth substances and support the healing process. The human body has an incredible ability to heal, and using its own platelets significantly supports and speeds up the recovery process.
PRP therapy can be applied in every situation when the patient wants to recover faster and safer, including dislocated rib injuries. This therapy will stimulate rapid dislocated rib recovery and treatment times. It is excellent for all injuries of the muscle-skeleton system, in degenerative joint changes, in the treatment of chronic pain, plastic surgery, etc.
How PRP Works
When you receive PRP therapy, your doctor will draw a small amount of blood from your arm. The blood will then be spun in a centrifuge to separate the platelets from the other components of the blood. The concentrated platelets are then injected into the area of injury.
To perform PRP therapy, the patient will be given 10-40 ml of blood to be treated specially to separate the necessary amount of platelets.
The final product will be injected into the previously defined hurt spot, such as the rib head. The entire procedure lasts from 15-30 minutes.
This is a very safe procedure, but every other medical procedure has its risks and adverse side effects.
Some of the advantages of PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) Therapy:
- Natural: PRP is derived from your own blood, so there is no risk of rejection or allergic reaction.
- Effective: PRP is effective in treating various conditions, including pain, inflammation, and tissue damage.
- Safe: PRP is a safe and well-tolerated treatment.
- Minimally invasive: PRP is a minimally invasive procedure that can be done in the doctor’s office.
- Short recovery time: Most people can return to their normal activities within a few days after PRP therapy.
Specific advantages of PRP Therapy for rib fixation:
- Reduces pain: PRP can help to reduce pain associated with rib fixation by reducing inflammation and promoting healing.
- Improves range of motion: PRP can help to improve the range of motion by increasing the flexibility of the rib cage.
- Strengthens muscles: PRP can help strengthen the muscles around the rib cage, which can help support the rib cage and prevent further injury.
- Reduces recurrence: PRP can help to reduce the risk of recurrence of rib fixation by strengthening the muscles and connective tissues.
Here are some of the disadvantages of PRP therapy for Ribs.
Apart from the unpleasant consequences the patient can experience are the ones connected with the injecting procedures (pain, bleeding, redness and slight swelling on the puncture spot), most of the other common side effects associated with PRP therapy whether injected in the knees, waist, back or used to fasten dislocated rib recovery time remains the same, those side effects may include:
- Pain around the injured area – chest pain around the rib cage.
- secondary infection may occur.
- An allergic reaction may also occur.
- Skin discoloration/ discomfort around the injection area.
- Possible blood clot around the area where PRP serum was injected
Depending on the patient’s history these side effects might be either severe or not present at all, it is always advised to contact your doctor at the presence of any of the reactions mentioned above.