Platelet Rich Plasma and Stromal Vascular Fraction
as Therapeutic Agents for Pain Management:
A Primer for Physicians
May 10, 2019
Laurence V. Hicks, Sr.¹ and Geoffrey N. Hicks²
¹Laurence V. Hicks, Sr., D.O. • 1443 Anny Drive East • Twin Falls, ID 83301 Office: 208-733-4444, Cell: 208-320-4823, e-mail: drlhicks@gmail.com
²Geoffrey N. Hicks, M.S.N., NP-C • 364 Shoup Avenue West • Twin Falls, ID 83301 Office: 208-733-4444, Cell: 208-293-5797, e-mail: geoffhicksnpc@gmail.com
Cite As: Hicks, LV Sr. and Hicks,GN, “Platelet Rich Plasma and Stromal Vascular Fraction as Therapeutic Agents for Pain Management: A Primer for Physicians”, Blue Marble University Medical School, Publisher. November 26, 2025.
https://bluemarbleuniversitymedicalschool.com/review-article-prp-and-svf-for-pain-management/
Accessed November 26, 2025.
Abstract
This paper collects the current therapeutic approaches to pain management using the new treatment modalities Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) and Stromal Vascular Fraction (SVF) and is intended as a primer for physicians considering the addition of stem cell (SC) related treatments to their practices. Further, autologous adipose derived stem cells (ADSCs) display immunosuppressive properties and low immunogenicity, their capacity to secrete trophic factors augments the therapeutic and corrective outcome in a wide range of applications and ADSCs are abundant at approximately 500 times the naturally occurring levels found in bone marrow (BM) and can be retrieved with fall less morbidity.
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