What Sets Our Approach to PRF/PRP Apart?
At Missoula Osteopathic Clinic, we use PRP/PRF in a way that is vastly more effective than conventional steroid treatments, comprehensively addressing the joint and surrounding supportive structures .
Why do Traditional Steroid Injections Fall Short?
Steroid injections, commonly used by orthopedists and family physicians, are considered a quick fix for joint pain. However, this is what we call “Degenerative Medicine”—a short-term solution that often leads to long-term complications. While steroid injections may temporarily relieve pain, they accelerate joint degeneration, ultimately worsening the problem. This leads to earlier surgical interventions and eventual disability.
Will Exercise Regenerate Damaged Joints?:
While exercise is crucial for maintaining joint health, it alone is unlikely to reverse significant wear and tear. Our approach helps identify the current health of your joints and the best path forward for regeneration.
The Real Problem: Damaged Ligaments:
The true cause of joint degeneration often lies in the ligaments surrounding the joint—ligaments that have become damaged and loose, allowing for abnormal movement and accelerating wear. When we treat only the joint itself (the symptom), we miss the root cause of the problem, which leads to the recurrence of pain and further degeneration.
The Power of PRP/PRF Injections: Targeting the Source of the Problem
At Missoula Osteopathic Clinic, we use PRP/PRF injections in a way that optimally targets both the joint and the surrounding stabilizing structures. By injecting into the ligaments that are allowing excessive movement and causing increased wear, we stimulate healing where it is needed most.
This approach offers far more rejuvenating outcomes compared to simply injecting PRP/PRF into the joint itself, as is commonly done at other clinics utilizing PRF/PRP.
How Our Approach Improves Joint Health
With our targeted approach, even a significantly worn joint can experience remarkable improvement. After just one session, patients often see an improvement of up to two categories in joint health (for example, from poor condition to good condition). After a second session, the joint can improve by up to three categories (from okay condition to excellent condition).
These results far exceed what can be expected from a steroid injection or a PRP/PRF injection that focuses solely on the joint itself, while neglecting the ligaments that caused the joint degeneration in the first place.
High Performing Results with a Comprehensive Approach
By addressing both the joint and the stabilizing ligaments, we maximize the regenerative potential of PRP/PRF therapy and provide patients with optimal outcomes—restoring not just the joint itself, but the entire area, stabilizing it for long-term health and function.
At Missoula Osteopathic Clinic, we are committed to revolutionizing joint regeneration by using the right treatment in the right places. Our comprehensive approach delivers more lasting, effective results than traditional methods, helping you regain mobility and health while avoiding unnecessary, long-term complications.
