Ortho & Sports Medicine · Injections · Dubai
PRP Injections for Joints & Tendons in Dubai
This page covers PRP used in ortho and sports medicine — knees, shoulders, elbows, tendons. It is performed in-clinic in Business Bay, only after a specialist has assessed the problem and judged that an injection is a reasonable option for you. If you are looking at PRP for skin or hair, that is a different page.
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- Setting
- Performed in-clinic
- Source
- Your own blood
- Access
- After specialist assessment
- Pricing
- Shared at consult
What Are PRP for Joints & Tendons?
PRP (platelet-rich plasma) for joints and tendons is an injection prepared from a small sample of your own blood, which is spun to concentrate the platelets before the concentrate is injected into the affected joint, tendon or ligament.
A small sample of your blood is drawn and spun in a centrifuge, which separates it by density and concentrates the platelet fraction. That concentrate — platelet-rich plasma — is then injected into the structure being treated.
Because the material comes from your own blood, nothing foreign is introduced. Preparation methods vary between clinics and between systems, and that variation is one reason published findings differ; your specialist will explain what is used here.
PRP is an active area of research in orthopaedics and the evidence behind it varies by condition and by preparation. We describe what the procedure is and what it involves; we do not tell you what it will do for you, and no page on this site claims it repairs or regenerates tissue.
Considering PRP for skin or hair instead? See PRP therapy for skin and hair.
Who Are PRP for Joints & Tendons For?
PRP is most often raised in relation to joint conditions such as osteoarthritis of the knee or hip, and to long-standing tendon problems around the shoulder, elbow, heel and Achilles.
Whether it is appropriate for you is a clinical judgement made after examination and any imaging your specialist asks for, and it varies a great deal between people and between conditions. For some presentations it is not the right route and we will say so; for others, something else should be tried first.
- Knee and hip joint conditions
- Long-standing tendon problems
- Shoulder, elbow and heel presentations
- Sports-related soft-tissue injuries
Who it’s not for
A few situations mean it’s better to wait, or to choose a different treatment:
- Blood disorders, low platelet count, or blood-thinning medication
- Active infection in or around the area to be injected
- Active cancer or significant immunosuppression
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
This isn’t exhaustive, and none of it rules you out on its own — your clinician confirms suitability at consultation.
What to Expect from PRP for Joints & Tendons
- 01
Consultation & assessment
A specialist examines the area, reviews any imaging, and sets out whether an injection is an appropriate option for you and what the alternatives are.
- 02
Blood draw & preparation
A small sample of blood is drawn and spun in a centrifuge to concentrate the platelet fraction. This takes place during the same appointment.
- 03
The injection
The concentrate is injected into the structure being treated, under ultrasound guidance where the target warrants it. The skin is cleaned first and local anaesthetic may be used.
- 04
Afterwards
You are given aftercare specific to the site injected, including what activity to avoid and for how long, and when you will be reviewed.
Meet Your Practitioner
On PRP for Joints & Tendons
People usually arrive having read that PRP either works or is a waste of money. The honest position is narrower than both: it is an option that some presentations warrant discussing and others do not, and the only way to know which applies to you is an examination. We would rather have that conversation than sell you a course of injections.
Why Choose Shookra for PRP for Joints & Tendons
01Physician-led
Every protocol is planned and supervised by a DHA-licensed doctor.
02Measured, then treated
We read your skin before we treat it, so the plan fits you — not a template.
03Managed over time
Your care is tracked and adjusted as part of one practice, not one-off visits.
04Medical-grade
Clinical protocols and equipment, in a discreet Dubai clinic.
PRP for Joints & Tendons Questions
01Is this the same as the PRP you offer for skin and hair?
02Is it performed at Shookra?
03Will it fix my knee, or mean I avoid surgery?
04How many injections are needed?
05How much does it cost?
Where we do it
PRP for Joints & Tendons in Business Bay, Dubai
ShookraRetail 3, 15, Northside, Business Bay, Dubai, UAE+971 50 320 4553Open Mon–Sun · 10:00–22:00
Licensed & Regulated
DHA-licensed. MOHAP-approved.
Every treatment is delivered at Shookra, a DHA-licensed medical facility in Dubai. Every physician and clinician on our team is DHA-licensed and works to clinical protocol. Our health communications are independently reviewed and approved by the UAE Ministry of Health & Prevention (MOHAP).
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