Dr.Artis was so amazing. After going to two other podiatrists who gave me no support or hope, Dr. artis made me feel like there can be change for me. She was so patient, kind and informative. I’m actually excited to go back and get my results.
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy for foot tendon injuries involves drawing a small volume of the patient’s own blood, centrifuging it to concentrate the platelets and growth factors to three to five times their normal plasma concentration, and injecting the resulting preparation directly into the area of tendon degeneration or partial tearing under ultrasound guidance. The growth factors concentrated in PRP including platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF), transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), and insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1) stimulate collagen synthesis, promote neovascularization, reduce inflammatory mediators, and support the proliferation of tenocytes in areas where chronic tendinopathy has disrupted normal tendon cell activity. At Healthy Feet Podiatry, our NYC PRP specialists use high-resolution diagnostic ultrasound both to map the zone of tendon pathology before injection and to guide needle placement with real-time precision a standard that significantly improves outcomes compared to landmark-guided injection techniques that place the needle based on surface anatomy alone.
At Healthy Feet Podiatry, PRP therapy for foot tendon injuries is performed as an in-office procedure requiring no general anesthesia, no hospital admission, and no surgical recovery period. The blood draw, centrifugation, and ultrasound-guided injection process takes approximately thirty to forty-five minutes from start to finish. Post-injection soreness at the treatment site is expected for forty-eight to seventy-two hours as the platelet-mediated healing cascade activates this is a normal biological response rather than a sign of adverse reaction. We pair PRP with a structured tendon loading rehabilitation program beginning two weeks post-injection, as clinical evidence consistently shows that combining PRP with progressive eccentric loading produces significantly superior outcomes compared to PRP as a standalone intervention. We offer PRP therapy for the full spectrum of foot tendon conditions including Achilles tendinopathy, posterior tibial tendon dysfunction, peroneal tendinopathy, plantar fasciosis, and flexor hallucis longus tendinopathy with treatment protocols individualized to each tendon’s anatomy, pathology stage, and healing response.
Healthy Feet Podiatry is one of Manhattan’s leading providers of PRP therapy for foot and ankle conditions, with a regenerative medicine approach to tendon pathology that prioritizes biological healing over symptom suppression. Our ultrasound-guided injection standard ensures every PRP treatment reaches the exact zone of tendon degeneration not the adjacent healthy tissue. We serve patients across Manhattan and the five boroughs, with convenient appointment scheduling and most major insurance plans accepted for tendon pathology evaluation. PRP therapy itself is currently considered an elective procedure by most insurers and is billed as a self-pay service, which we discuss transparently with every patient before proceeding. If chronic foot tendon pain has been resistant to standard conservative treatment, PRP therapy at Healthy Feet Podiatry may be the biological breakthrough your tendon needs.
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Dr.Artis was so amazing. After going to two other podiatrists who gave me no support or hope, Dr. artis made me feel like there can be change for me. She was so patient, kind and informative. I’m actually excited to go back and get my results.
Everyone was super friendly. Doctor Rick’s explained everything thoroughly.
Dr Bell was incredibly thorough and personable. Gave me great information and useful information for my next steps. A great experience!
“Fast, professional, and very clean office. I was checked in and seen within 10 minutes of my scheduled time. Dr. Ricks was straight to the point but thorough. The front desk staff was also incredibly helpful.
All of the staff are super welcoming and professional! Bianca took excellent care in getting my X-rays. Dr. Ricks was thorough in explaining my diagnosis and next steps. Highly recommended!!
Well before I came in today to see Dr. Ricks my foot in pain was 9/10 and now I feel good 🙏🏿🤩 thanks
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