Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy

High-concentration PRP therapy using the patient's own blood to promote tissue healing and regeneration for musculoskeletal pain, tendon injuries, joint pain, and arthritis — administered across three Singapore locations.

DR+ Medical & Paincare's PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) Therapy is a regenerative medicine treatment that harnesses the healing power of a patient's own blood. The clinic uses a specialised centrifugation process that achieves a 94% platelet concentration — substantially higher than the 70–80% achieved by standard PRP kits — delivering at least seven bioactive growth factors including PDGF, TGF-β, VEGF, EGF, FGF, IGF-1, and HGF. These growth factors orchestrate the body's natural healing cascade: recruiting repair cells, stimulating collagen synthesis, reducing inflammation, and promoting vascularisation at the injury site. The procedure begins with a blood draw (typically 30–60 ml), which is processed in-clinic via centrifuge to isolate the platelet-rich fraction. The concentrated PRP is then injected directly into the affected tissue under clinical guidance — with point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) available for precision targeting on deeper structures such as joints and tendons. The full treatment is completed in a single clinic visit, with minimal downtime. Patients may experience temporary tenderness at the injection site for 2–3 days, reflecting the inflammatory response that initiates healing. The infection risk is less than 1% given the autologous nature of the treatment. PRP is used at DR+ to treat a broad range of conditions: knee, shoulder, elbow, and hip osteoarthritis; Achilles tendonitis; tennis elbow and golfer's elbow; rotator cuff injuries; plantar fasciitis; frozen shoulder; ligament sprains; and chronic back and neck pain. Multiple sessions spaced several weeks apart are often recommended for optimal outcomes, with many patients reporting measurable improvement within weeks of the first injection. The multi-location network — Alexandra, East Coast, and Kovan — makes it one of Singapore's most accessible PRP providers.