Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injection

Ultrasound-guided PRP injections using concentrated platelets from the patient's own blood to stimulate healing in arthritic joints, tendons, and sports injuries — administered by a Harvard fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon.

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy at Dr Andrew Dutton's clinic is a non-surgical regenerative treatment designed for patients with joint pain, osteoarthritis, tendon injuries, and sports-related damage who have not achieved adequate relief from physiotherapy or medication. The procedure begins with a blood draw from the patient, which is then centrifuged to separate and concentrate the platelet-rich fraction. This concentrated plasma — containing growth factors including PDGF, TGF-β, VEGF, and EGF — is injected directly into the affected joint or soft tissue under ultrasound guidance to ensure precise needle placement. Conditions commonly treated include knee, hip, and shoulder osteoarthritis, rotator cuff tears, tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis), Achilles tendonitis, ligament injuries, and bursitis. The growth factors in PRP promote tissue regeneration, reduce inflammation, and may slow cartilage degeneration. Results vary by patient — some experience significant pain relief lasting several months, while others may require repeat injections. As an outpatient procedure using autologous (patient's own) blood, there is minimal risk of allergic reaction or disease transmission. Dr Dutton's Harvard Medical School fellowship and over 20 years of orthopaedic experience underpin the clinic's regenerative programme, positioning this as one of Singapore's more clinically credible PRP offerings. The clinic advises that PRP is typically not covered by insurance as it is categorised as elective or experimental by most insurers.