Platelet Lysate in Manhattan, NY

Platelet lysate (PL) is similarly created by concentrating platelets from whole blood, but with additional processing, we are able to create an even more pure and concentrated growth factor serum that can be used for healing damaged tissue - this is platelet lysate.

Platelets are normally found in your blood and involved in the healing cascade. They contain growth factors and help initiate clotting if you are injured. Platelets can be thought of as the signaling factories of the body. Once there is an area of damage (ie a cut), platelets adhere to that damaged area and initiate a complex cascade to help stop bleeding and begin healing the area. SCP is thought to work by slowly releasing growth factors over approximately one week. Similar to a timed-release medication, these growth factors help to promote cell signaling and in turn, improved regeneration of tissue and cell-turnover. Similarly, platelet lysate works like an immediate release medication. Through our lab processing, we are able to remove the outer coating of the platelet (lyse them) and are left with the concentrated growth factors inside. In our experience, while SCP can cause inflammation, PL is very anti-inflammatory and can be used more easily around nerves and delicate structures.

By concentrating PL, we are able to effectively treat nerve-related conditions in the spine safely and effectively. Indications for platelet lysate include PL epidural injections and PL hydrodissection around peripheral nerves. Additionally, when platelet lysate is incorporated into stem cell procedures, research has shown that the high concentration of growth factors promotes additional stem cell proliferation.

Platelet lysate treatments take more commonly known SCP therapies to the next level by producing a super-concentrated healing formulation. Benefits of platelet lysate procedures at Ospina Medical include:

• Creating a highly concentrated serum that treats pain and inflammation effectively
• Can be used around painful nerves
• The serum can be released into the body all at once
• Improved safety compared to therapies like fetal bovine serum (FBS)
• Contains numerous growth factors and attributes that encourage cell regeneration and repair
• Presenting an alternative to surgery or epidural steroid injections
• Fewer risks than SCP

Platelet lysate is used extensively in our Regenexx treatments. Usually platelet lysate (PL) is used with any nerve related pathology. If you suffer from herniated discs with compression of the spinal nerves, we are able to use platelet lysate in place of steroids in our epidural injections. Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, PL is able to offer pain relief and promote healing of the damaged nerves and surrounding structures. Additionally, PL is used for hydrodissection of peripheral nerves. These are generally ultrasound guided procedures where we are able to infiltrate PL around peripheral nerves (radial, median, ulnar, sciatic, etc) to help mitigate pain and inflammation.

We first draw blood from the patient and then process the blood product to concentrate the platelets, much like we do for SCP. For PL, there is additional processing where we remove the outer layers (lyse) the platelets to expose the concentrated growth factors inside. Next, we filter this solution to remove any of the debris from the lysed platelets, and we are left with a pure growth factor rich serum that is highly anti-inflammatory and safe to be injected around the delicate nerves of our body. All of our procedures involving platelet lysate are performed in our AAAASF certified office based surgical suite using live x-ray and/or ultrasound imaging guidance.

Do platelet lysate injections hurt?
While there may be some slight discomfort with platelet lysate injections, we can use an anesthetic to numb the treatment area before we begin to help keep you more comfortable. After their injections, many patients notice a marked decrease in pain, swelling, and overall symptoms. We will go over the full procedure during your consultation, and you’ll be able to voice any concerns or questions you may have.

Are platelet lysate injections safe?
Yes, for the majority of patients, platelet lysate injections are very safe and effective. Because they use platelets harvested from your own body, there is little to no risk of rejection or complications. During your consultation, we will go over your medical history to ensure you can enjoy the regenerative befits of platelet lysate injections.

How quickly do you see results from a platelet lysate injection?
It depends on your body’s reaction to the injections and the type of injury or condition you have. In general, most patients can expect to begin to see results in about 4 – 6 weeks that continue to improve for up to six months.

Platelet lysate injections are an effective regenerative therapy that uses growth factors from platelets to promote healing in damaged tissues. If you want to learn more about our platelet lysate procedures, please make an appointment to see one of our providers today. Ospina Medical is located in Midtown Manhattan in New York City. Please contact our office to learn more about your treatment options.