Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy represents an innovative approach to treating persistent elbow pain that hasn’t responded well to conventional treatments. This advanced regenerative treatment harnesses your body’s natural healing mechanisms by concentrating the powerful growth factors found in your blood platelets and delivering them directly to damaged elbow tissues.
Dr. Jarred Mait is a licensed general medicine and functional medicine physician. He completed medical school at the University of Miami and then Anesthesiology training at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital. He is the owner and Medical Director of Pulse & Remedy.
Dr. Choxi is a double-board certified Anesthesiologist and Interventional Pain Management Physician. He completed medical school at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, followed by Anesthesiology training at the University of Miami and Pain Management fellowship training at New York University (NYU) – Langone Health.
Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) often develops in people who repeatedly stress their forearm muscles, leading to small tears in the tendons. Similarly, golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis) results from repetitive gripping motions and affects the inner elbow, where the tendons of the forearm meet the elbow joint.
PRP therapy has shown exceptional success in treating both conditions by addressing the root cause of the pain rather than just masking symptoms.
When you experience elbow pain, whether from tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, or other conditions, the underlying cause is often damaged tendons, ligaments, or joints that haven’t healed properly after injury.
PRP treatment works by flooding these areas with concentrated healing factors that stimulate tissue repair and reduce inflammation. These growth factors attract stem cells to the injury site and create the optimal internal conditions for natural tissue regeneration.
The process begins with our experienced regenerative care doctors completing a detailed evaluation using advanced ultrasound imaging to identify the source of your pain.
We then draw a small amount of your blood and process it in a specialized centrifuge to concentrate the platelets.
Using the latest imaging tools as a guide, we inject the PRP solution directly into the affected area of your elbow.
Your STEMS Health team, led by Dr. Ankeet Choxi and Dr. Jarred Mait, will monitor each phase of your recovery, recommend activities based on your specific prognosis, and guide you through each rehabilitation stage.
PRP therapy may be especially beneficial if you:
We recommend scheduling a consultation to discuss your condition and determine if PRP therapy aligns with your health goals. During this visit, we can review your medical history, examine your elbow, and develop a personalized treatment plan that addresses the unique causes of your persistent pain.
Contact STEMS Health Regenerative Medicine in Miami by calling (305) 677-0565 or book your consultation online to learn more about how PRP therapy can help resolve your elbow pain and restore your quality of life. Our experienced doctors are ready to answer your questions and guide you through personalized elbow treatment.
Most patients report minimal pain during the elbow PRP procedure. However, as with any injection you may experience some soreness at the injection site over the following days.
Most PRP patients see improvement after 1-3 sessions spaced several weeks apart. The determination on your injection schedule is made in consultation with your PRP doctor after analyzing your symptoms and monitoring your ongoing pain relief.
Most patients start noticing improvement in pain and function within 4-6 weeks after treatment, though healing continues for several months. Some people may require more than one injection to achieve optimal results. The full benefits typically develop over 3-6 months.
Since PRP uses your own blood, the risk of adverse reactions is low. Common side effects include temporary pain and swelling at the injection site, which usually resolves within a few days. There’s a small risk of infection, as with any injection procedure, but this is rare when performed by a qualified healthcare provider such as STEMS Health.