Welcome to DilworthPRP.com
Our Team
Our Services
Our Vision
We started Dilworth PRP with a simple goal in mind: to bring lasting pain relief to our patients. Drs Larry and Dolly Skeete are both board certified physicians in their respective fields of
Emergency medicine and Orthopedic surgery. The team is led by Dr Dolly Skeete who did her
residency in orthopedic surgery at Wilford Hall Airforce Base
We started Dilworth PRP with a simple goal in mind: to bring lasting pain relief to our patients. Drs Larry and Dolly Skeete are both board certified physicians in their respective fields of
Emergency medicine and Orthopedic surgery. The team is led by Dr Dolly Skeete who did her
residency in orthopedic surgery at Wilford Hall Airforce Base, followed by a fellowship in hand
and upper extremity surgery at the Mayo Clinic. Recently both have been named as Charlotte’s
Top Doctors for 2023.
Our Vision
Our Services
Our Vision
At Dilworth PRP we put our patients comfort and safety first and that starts with education. At our initial consultation we will review PRP: how it works, when it's indicated and the benefits of therapy. We decide together whether its right for you! During the treatment visit we review your medical history, allergies and then take a sm
At Dilworth PRP we put our patients comfort and safety first and that starts with education. At our initial consultation we will review PRP: how it works, when it's indicated and the benefits of therapy. We decide together whether its right for you! During the treatment visit we review your medical history, allergies and then take a small blood sample. Then using Regen Lab's award winning technology, separate your platelets and inject the platelet rich plasma into the area of concern.
Our Services
Our Services
Our Services
Platelet Rich Plasma contains many elements essential for cell health including nutrients, electrolytes, growth factors and proteins. Platelets also stimulate fibroblasts and endothelial cells to induce formation of the extracellular matrix and new blood vessels. At Dilworth PRP we offer PRP injections in the following areas:
Knees
Elbows
Wrists
Shoulders
Thumbs
PRP and how it works.
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a component of blood that contains a higher concentration of platelets than what is typically found in regular circulating blood. Platelets are small, disc-shaped cells in our blood that play a crucial role in clotting and wound healing. They contain various growth factors, cytokines, and other bioactive proteins that are essential for tissue repair and regeneration.
To create PRP, a small amount of blood is drawn from the patient, usually from their arm. The blood is then processed using a centrifuge machine, which spins the blood rapidly, separating its components based on their densities. This process allows the concentration of platelets and growth factors to increase significantly, resulting in PRP. The PRP preparation typically has three main layers:
- Platelet-rich plasma: The top layer containing the concentrated platelets.
- Buffy coat: A thin layer between the PRP and the red blood cells, which also contains a higher concentration of platelets.
- Red blood cells: The bottom layer, which contains the majority of red blood cells.
Once the PRP is obtained, it can be used for various medical treatments, including injections, topical applications, or even during surgical procedures to promote healing and tissue regeneration.
Because of its growth factor content, PRP is believed to enhance the body's natural healing processes, accelerate tissue repair, reduce inflammation, and promote collagen production, making it valuable in several medical applications. Some common uses of PRP include treating osteoarthritis, sports injuries, chronic wounds, skin rejuvenation, and hair loss.