The advantages of employing PRP (platelet rich plasma) as a form of regenerative medicine are multiple. This technology has the potential of accelerating, healing and restoring bodily functions by using the tools we are all born with. At SFWIO, we harness the power of PRP Therapy for your health and well-being.
The advantages of employing platelet rich plasma (PRP) as a form of regenerative medicine are multiple. This technology has the potential of accelerating, healing and restoring bodily functions by using the tools we are all born with.
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Skip the emergency room wait and receive more specialized attention than at an urgent care center.
Walk-ins are always welcome, or schedule an appointment to reserve a time.
Skip the emergency room wait and receive more specialized attention than at an urgent care center.
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Platelets are the means by which our bodies naturally heal themselves. They are typically known for their unique ability to clot blood. By applying a concentrated amount of PRP to an injury, or to a painful site caused by an illness, the healing process gets enhanced. Also, the fact that it involves very few risks and side effects makes it the more appealing to patients trying to minimize undesired results. PRP is derived from the patient’s own blood, therefore it can’t be rejected by the body. Its uses include, but are not limited to: pain management, sports injuries, and accelerating the process of healing.
Common injuries or conditions that PRP therapy has the potential of treating:
• Rotator Cuff Partial Tears or Tendonitis
• Shoulder Labrum Tears
• Epicondylitis (Golfer’s or Tennis Elbow)
• Biceps Tendonitis
• Triceps Tendonitis
• Hip Tendonitis
• Hip Labrum Tears
• Patellar Tendonitis
• Achilles Tendonitis
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Osteoarthritis (Shoulder, Hip, Knee and Ankle)
Since PRP therapy is a minimally invasive procedure, not much preparation is required. Your health concerns should be previously discussed with the doctor to determine whether PRP therapy is a suitable treatment for you. Make sure your doctor also has knowledge of all the medications you take. Anti-inflammatories like Aspirin, Motrin, Advil, Aleve and Naproxen are usually suspended at least one week before therapy. Staying hydrated is also of the essence. Abstain from alcohol and smoking since they both can be toxic to cells. Select a care advocate who is able to come with you on the day of the procedure and drive you home afterwards.
PRP therapy takes about 45 minutes. The patient’s blood is drawn and processed at high speeds in a centrifuge. The injured area is assessed with ultrasound, then the PRP is injected under ultrasound guidance into the affected or injured area. Local anesthetics are typically not used for the procedure due to the negative effects these medications have on the PRP.
Pain medications are often prescribed as the treated area may feel sore and painful immediately after treatment. However, these should only be taken as prescribed by a doctor. Cold therapy, rest and elevation are recommended for the first 48 hours. It is advised not to resume anti-inflammatories for a minimum of two weeks post injection. Resuming regular activities as tolerated is typically the way to reintegrate to your normal life.
M.D., MS, CAQSM
Dr. Fabian Morales is one of only a handful of physicians in the United States to be double board-certified in both Sports Medicine and Emergency Medicine and certified to practice Age Management Medicine. In…
M.D., MPH, CAQSM, FAAEM
Dr. Michael Rosselli is one of only a handful of physicians in the United States board-certified in both Sports Medicine and Emergency Medicine. As such, he is uniquely qualified to provide care to the acutely…
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M.D., MS, CAQSM
Dr. Fabian Morales is one of only a handful of physicians in the United States to be double board-certified in both Sports Medicine and Emergency Medicine and certified to practice Age Management Medicine. In addition to the acute management of orthopedic injuries and illnesses, Dr. Morales provides a full spectrum of orthopedic care including diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound, fracture management and regenerative non-surgical orthopedics. Dr. Morales has significant experience at the highest levels of professional sports including serving as Medical Director for Event Medical Services at the National Basketball Association. He provides medical coverage for elite level athletes domestically and internationally including NBA Global Games, NBA finals, All Star Games and NBA basketball camps. He has also served as medical director for USA Boxing where he provided medical coverage at ringside for youth and adult boxing matches.
Dr. Morales has a special interest in regenerative nonsurgical orthopedics and Age Management for patients and athletes throughout their lives. He is a pioneer in the use of Platelet Rich Plasma and Stem Cell treatments for a variety of orthopedic conditions.
A graduate of the Rutgers Medical School, Dr. Morales completed a residency at Jacobi Medical Center at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and a fellowship at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA where he served as a team physician for Major League Baseball’s Pittsburgh Pirates.
Dr. Morales has been core faculty at the Sports Medicine fellowship at North Shore/LIJ Hofstra School of Medicine in New York and is the current supervisor of the Orthopedic and Sports Medicine rotation at the Emergency Medicine residency program at Kendall Regional Hospital in Miami. He has done multiple presentations and lectures on sports medicine and anti-aging as well as having multiple publications in the field. He has also been interviewed multiple times in television and print on topics relating to sports medicine.
Dr. Morales has been a life long athlete and participates in Mixed Martial Arts and CrossFit/Interval Training.
Dr. Morales is a native Spanish speaker and fluent in both English and Spanish.
M.D., MPH, CAQSM, FAAEM
Dr. Michael Rosselli is one of only approximately 200 physicians in the United States board-certified in both Sports Medicine and Emergency Medicine. As such, he is uniquely qualified to provide care to the acutely injured on the field, in the emergency department and in the office. Dr. Rosselli has significant experience in the treatment of orthopedic injuries at all levels, including at the top level of professional sports. Dr. Rosselli has served as a Medical Director for Event Medical Services at the National Basketball Association providing medical coverage at NBA All-Star Games, NBA Finals, and at both international and domestic basketball camps. He has been the Medical Director for such diverse sporting events such as The King of the Cage Mixed Martial Arts, the Western Athletic Conference College Basketball Tournament and team physician for the Lingerie Football League, the Las Vegas Wranglers and the Las Vegas Locos. He also served as the Sports Medicine Specialist and Medical Opinion Blogger for the Sports Nutrition Proline of Everlast.
Dr. Rosselli specializes in the latest cutting-edge treatments including PRP and microfragmented adipose tissue, and he currently serves as a medical consultant for Lipogems.
A graduate of Memorial University School of Medicine, he completed his residency at Columbia University – St. Luke’s/Roosevelt Hospital in New York City and his fellowship in Sports Medicine at New York University – North Shore/LIJ. Dr. Rosselli has also earned a Master of Public Health (MPH) from Hunter College in New York City.
Dr. Rosselli currently serves as a Core Faculty member and is the Director of Musculoskeletal Medicine in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach. He has published numerous articles and has lectured nationally on various topics in both emergency medicine and sports medicine.
A lifelong athlete, Dr. Rosselli is an avid participant in high intensity interval training and amateur boxing.