Hi there! My name is Kirollos, also known as Kiro!
- As a member of the Australian Association of Musculoskeletal Medicine, I offer holistic management of sports injuries, degenerative joint disease and tendinopathy. I am trained in Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections as well as Perineural Injection Therapy (PIT).
- Through my experiences, I have developed a particular interest in the management of Chronic Disease, noting also the associated Psychosocial Burden on patients.
- As a first author in the renowned Australian Health Review journal, I also have a strong passion for Preventative Health Care.
- I enjoy playing tennis, although I’m no Roger Federer, and cherish spending time with my family. By extension, I believe Family Medicine becomes the core of healthcare.
I look forward to meeting you.
See below for more information on PRP.
What is Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections?
Blood is made up of plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Platelets are made in bone marrow, and they have a life span of about 7-10 days. PRP comes from a concentration of platelets that is taken from a patient’s own blood. These platelets and the plasma in which they circulate have growth factors that may assist in the body’s process of healing. Growth factors are chemicals that tell the body to begin a healing response. By injecting PRP into a worn tendon or an arthritic joint it is hoped that this will stimulate and enhance the body’s ability to heal the affected structures. Platelets also contain fibrin, which the body acts on to form new scar tissue which helps fill tears in tendons. Finally, they can have prolonged pain-relieving effects.
Specific Conditions That May Be Treated Using PRP Injections Includes:
- Tendinopathy
- Osteoarthritis
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Tennis/Golfer’s Elbow
- Hypermobility
- Sacroilliac Joint Dysfunction
- Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome
- Other Neck, Back, Shoulder, Knee and Ankle injuries