Geraci Spine and Sports Medicine received national recognition from Databiologics in 2024 for achieving exceptional patient outcomes with Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy through a comprehensive treatment protocol focused on precision, rehabilitation, and long-term results.
In September 2024, Geraci Spine and Sports Medicine was recognized by Databiologics—one of two national databases tracking patient outcomes for regenerative medicine—for achieving the highest patient outcomes for Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) treatments.
The award reflects more than simply performing PRP injections. It recognizes a comprehensive treatment approach that combines advanced biologic therapies, precise image-guided injection techniques, and a specialized rehabilitation program developed by Dr. Michael Geraci to help patients achieve long-lasting results.
Platelet-Rich Plasma therapy has advanced significantly over the past several years. While it was once considered an emerging treatment, the growing body of research has established PRP as an accepted treatment option for many musculoskeletal injuries and joint conditions.
As clinicians continue to refine how PRP is prepared and delivered, treatment protocols have become increasingly sophisticated. Just as importantly, rehabilitation following PRP treatment has become an essential part of maximizing patient outcomes.
One reason Geraci Spine believes it has achieved such outstanding patient outcomes is its attention to every stage of the treatment process.
The clinic utilizes a PRP preparation designed to deliver approximately 10 billion platelets in a leukocyte-rich concentration. Not all PRP preparation systems are capable of achieving this level of platelet concentration, making the quality of the preparation an important part of the treatment.
Our protocol also combines PRP with hyaluronic acid (HA). Hyaluronic acid not only improves joint lubrication and can provide earlier pain relief, but studies have also shown it may enhance the activity of platelets and support a longer-lasting healing response.
In addition, Geraci Spine incorporates a concentrated protein solution derived from Platelet Poor Plasma (PPP). Using a specialized PPP filter, the practice concentrates proteins from the plasma to create a Protein Concentrate (PC) that is added to the PRP treatment.
One of the key proteins concentrated through this process is Alpha-2-Macroglobulin (A2M), a protease inhibitor that helps prevent cartilage breakdown and reduce inflammation in the joint. The process also recovers additional platelets that remain in the PPP following standard PRP preparation.
By combining the growth and repair factors in PRP with the anti-inflammatory properties of the concentrated PPP proteins, our protocol is designed to support tissue healing while helping reduce inflammation and protect cartilage.
Together, these components are designed to support tissue healing, reduce inflammation, protect cartilage, and promote better long-term outcomes.
Geraci Spine believes that the injection itself is only one part of successful treatment.
Dr. Geraci developed a specialized Post-PRP Exercise Program that has been taught locally and nationally to physicians, physical therapists, chiropractors, and personal trainers. Because post-PRP rehabilitation continues to evolve, the clinic has focused on developing exercises specifically designed to support healing after regenerative medicine procedures.
The program utilizes graded loading exercises that gradually introduce movement throughout the healing process rather than relying on prolonged rest alone.
The clinic believes this structured rehabilitation program is one of the primary reasons patients experience outcomes that consistently exceed national averages.
Every PRP injection is performed using image guidance to ensure accurate placement of the treatment.
Ultrasound guidance is used for most procedures, while fluoroscopic guidance is utilized for spinal PRP injections when appropriate. This precision helps ensure the biologic treatment is delivered exactly where it is intended, improving consistency and maximizing the potential benefits of the procedure.
As a participating member of the Databiologics registry, Geraci Spine contributes patient outcomes alongside more than 300 physicians nationwide. Patients complete standardized pain and functional assessments before treatment and continue reporting their progress at two weeks, four weeks, three months, and every six months for up to five years.
This long-term follow-up allows Databiologics to compare patient outcomes across practices using standardized measurements.
Geraci Spine’s treatment protocol has produced exceptional results across a variety of conditions, including:
Geraci Spine also achieved approximately 95% patient satisfaction during the first year following treatment, with approximately 80% of patients continuing to report satisfaction and improved function at both the three- and five-year follow-up evaluations.
Physicians participating in the Databiologics registry average approximately 12 months of symptom relief for PRP patients. Geraci Spine’s combination of high-concentration PRP, hyaluronic acid, concentrated protein therapy, image-guided injections, and its specialized Post-PRP Exercise Program has contributed to patients averaging three to five years of pain relief and improved function.
Receiving the Databiologics award reflects years of refining every aspect of the PRP treatment process—from biologic preparation and precise image-guided injections to specialized rehabilitation following the procedure.
As regenerative medicine continues to evolve, Geraci Spine remains committed to advancing treatment protocols that help patients reduce pain, improve function, and, in many cases, avoid surgery while achieving longer-lasting results.
For additional insight into Dr. Geraci's approach to regenerative medicine and outcomes tracking, read his featured story from DataBiologics.
If you're looking for an alternative to surgery for joint pain or musculoskeletal injuries, contact Geraci Spine to learn whether PRP therapy may be appropriate for you.
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