PRP Injections for Joint & Tendon Pain

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections using the patient's own concentrated blood platelets to stimulate healing, reduce inflammation, and relieve pain in joints, tendons, and ligaments — a non-surgical alternative to steroid injections.

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy at Ace International Orthopaedic Centre is performed by Dr. Han Fucai, a senior orthopaedic consultant with triple fellowship training and over 5,000 surgical procedures to his name. PRP is prepared by drawing a small volume of the patient's own blood, centrifuging it to concentrate the platelets and growth factors, and injecting the resulting plasma directly into the affected joint, tendon, or soft tissue under image guidance. The concentrated growth factors — including PDGF, TGF-β, VEGF, and IGF — activate the body's natural repair cascade, promoting collagen synthesis, angiogenesis, and cellular regeneration. At Ace Orthopaedic, PRP is used across a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions: knee osteoarthritis, rotator cuff tendinopathy, lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow), plantar fasciitis, patellar tendinopathy, and hip joint degeneration. The procedure is performed in a clinical setting with local anaesthetic, typically taking 30–45 minutes from blood draw to injection. Patients can expect mild soreness at the injection site for 1–3 days post-procedure as the inflammatory healing response is initiated. Results develop over 4–8 weeks, with many patients experiencing sustained pain relief and functional improvement for 6–12 months. PRP is offered as a standalone treatment or as part of a combined biological injection protocol alongside stem cells. Dr. Han's hospital-based practice at three Singapore locations — Mount Elizabeth Novena, Farrer Park, and Parkway East — ensures access to musculoskeletal ultrasound for precise injection placement and comprehensive follow-up care.