Bone and Joint Clinic of Baton Rouge
Bone & Joint Staff • November 20, 2020
Treating Sports-Related Injuries with Platelet-Rich Plasma

Sports-related injuries can happen to anyone during the course of physical activity. You don’t have to be a professional athlete to be sidelined by a rotator cuff injury, tennis elbow, or sprained knee. While some injuries require extensive recovery periods and may leave residual effects like stiffness and discomfort, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) offers an alternative treatment option that can speed healing and enhance comfort.


What is Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy?

Platelet-rich plasma combines two components of blood - plasma and platelets - to deliver targeted, heightened healing capabilities. Platelets aid in blood clotting and contain hundreds of growth factor proteins that are crucial to recovery. PRP works by taking the patient’s own blood, separating the platelets, and increasing their concentration via a process known as centrifugation. Once the PRP has been fully prepared, it can be injected directly at the site of the injury.


How Does PRP Work for Sports Injuries?

PRP is a rapidly growing form of treatment for which new uses are continually being tested and discovered. Today, its applications range from treating arthritis to hair restoration. However, healing sports-related injuries remains its primary function, thanks to the positive results it has consistently delivered. Soft tissue injuries like tears in the roator cuff, ACL, or Achilles tendon can heal faster and with less discomfort when infused with this orthobiologic material that is derived from the patient’s own body

When injected at the site of injury, PRP infuses the area with amounts of healing growth factors that are many times higher than what the body would produce on its own. Quickly, most patients begin to notice improvement in their comfort levels, and even in the case of chronic injuries, this comfort often continues for six months or more. In fact, studies have shown that even six months post-treatment, nearly 85% of patients continued to report a 25% or higher reduction in pain. These results help minimize the reliance on other pain relievers such as opioids.


PRP Therapy in Baton Rouge

Whether you are suffering from an acute sports injury or chronic condition like arthritis, PRP may be a viable option to help improve your pain levels and recovery. At the Bone and Joint Clinic of Baton Rouge, Dr. Julie Neumann and Dr. Joseph Broyles both offer this treatment option to their patients. To find out if it might be right for you, contact our office to request an appointment.


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Bone & Joint Clinic of Baton Rouge Physician Practice Transition – Effective April 1, 2025

By Bone and Joint Clinic Staff • April 1, 2025
BATON ROUGE, LA, January 30, 2025 – Effective April 1, 2025, four distinguished orthopedic surgeons from The Bone and Joint Clinic of Baton Rouge will transition to Baton Rouge Orthopedic Clinic (BROC), continuing their commitment to providing high-quality orthopedic care. The physicians joining BROC are: 1. Joseph "Jeb" Broyles, MD – Specializes in joint replacement surgery, knee arthroscopy, and cartilage regeneration. 2. Arthur "Art" Hess, MD – Specializes in trauma, hip, knee, and shoulder reconstruction, and total joint replacement surgery. 3. Mat hew "Matt" Mazoch, M D – Specializes in shoulder and knee surgery. 4. Alan Schroeder, MD – Specializes in sports medicine and shoulder surgery. Beginning April 1, 2025, these physicians will operate under BROC's umbrella while continuing to see patients at The Bone and Joint Clinic of Baton Rouge's current location, 7301 Hennessy Blvd. Eventually, the doctors plan to transition to BROC's campus on Bluebonnet Blvd. The estimated timeline for that move is Summer/Fall 2025. In addition, Dr. Patrick Hall will be transitioning to his own practice, Hall Podiatry, that will continue to provide quality podiatric care to patients. Dr. Hall will continue to practice at 7301 Hennessy Blvd. until May/June 2025. After that date, patients may see him at a new nearby location. Dr. Christopher Belleau is transitioning to The Neuromedical Center in Baton Rouge.  Patients are encouraged to continue scheduling appointments at The Bone and Joint Clinic of Baton Rouge using the current process for the foreseeable future. To ensure a seamless transition, The Bone and Joint Clinic of Baton Rouge will provide detailed information to patients in the coming weeks, including the secure transfer of medical records and continuity of care. The health and well-being of patients remain the top priority, and The Bone and Joint Clinic of Baton Rouge, BROC, and Hall Podiatry are working together to make this transition as smooth as possible while maintaining uninterrupted care. For more information or to schedule an appointment, patients can contact The Bone and Joint Clinic of Baton Rouge at 225-766-0050 or by visiting bjcbr.com . Patients can also reach BROC at 225-924-2424 or by visiting brortho.com .
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