Tennis Player with Knee Pain Treated
When a Tennis player gets knee pain it can be a real problem, especially when in competition. Just ask the World Number 1 Tennis player Rafael Nadal.
A competition Tennis player began having nagging knee pain that was hampering his ability to perform, enough so he was losing matches because of it. He consulted with Dennis M. Lox, MD, and it was agreed that Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) was a good option. He had several tournaments looming around the corner and losses would affect his ranking. The PRP injection into his affected knee was performed. 2 weeks later he was greatly improved and resumed his Tennis play.
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is a Regenerative Medicine technique in which the patients own blood is concentrated and the platelets are separated. The platelets release growth factors which can aid in the healing process. Many elite professional athletes from Tiger Woods, Kobe Bryant and Tennis World Number 1 Rafael Nadal have utilized.
Dennis M. Lox, MD, serves patients in the greater Tampa Bay area, including, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Tampa, New Port Richey, Sarasota, Orlando, and Spring Hill and can accommodate the needs of patients throughout Florida, the United States, the Western Hemisphere, and Europe, as well.
If you’re in pain or had an injury and are looking for an alternative to surgery, contact us immediately at one of our locations. Our Main Medical Center located in Tampa Bay, Florida (727) 462-5582 or at Beverly Hills, California (310) 975-7033.
