How Platelet-Rich Plasma Helps Achilles Tendon Injuries
The Achilles tendon has poor blood supply compared to muscle tissue, which is exactly why it heals so slowly after injury. PRP addresses that directly. By injecting a high concentration of platelets from your own blood into the damaged area, we're flooding the tendon with growth factors that kick-start the repair process your body struggles to complete on its own.
This approach works well for chronic Achilles tendinopathy as well as partial tears. Patients who've tried rest, physical therapy, and anti-inflammatory medication without lasting results often find that Achilles PRP Therapy finally moves the needle. If you're in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania and you're tired of the same treatments giving you the same temporary relief, this is worth a serious conversation with Dr. Ayzenberg.
Is Achilles PRP Therapy Right for You?
Not every Achilles injury is the same. Some patients have insertional tendinopathy at the heel, while others have mid-substance damage higher up the tendon. Dr. Ayzenberg evaluates each case individually to determine whether PRP is the right fit or whether another approach from our orthopaedic and sports medicine clinic makes more sense.
Good candidates are typically patients with confirmed tendon degeneration or a partial tear who haven't had adequate relief from conservative care. If imaging shows the right kind of damage and you're committed to the post-injection protocol, PRP gives you a strong chance at real recovery. We also tie in guidance on physical therapy and activity modification so the injection has the best environment to work in.