Some clinics have different procedures for the PRP administration. For instance, some doctors inject right into the face/neck using a straight needle and some other clinics use a PRP gun. Which way is better? In my opinion, using the PRP gun or manual injection of PRP is a matter of personal choice and desired […]
Is PRP a better option than just doing physical therapy or surgery for a severe ankle sprain? And, if you think it is more effective, what makes it more effective? A sprain is a ligament injury and PRP has been shown to be effective for ligament injuries. Most routine ankle sprains don’t require PRP […]
I am 68 years old and play a lot of Pickle-ball. I have arthritis in my knee and I’m wondering if the PRP injection will be effective, and how long will it last before I have to get another injection? Thank you! PRP injections have been shown to be effective in treating the symptoms […]
Do you feel PRP is a viable option for Achilles tendon micro tears? Achilles tendon microtears falls under the category of Achilles tendinopathy. PRP can be very effective for tendinopathies if performed correctly. Location of the tendinopathy (midsubstance versus insertional) and whether there is significant scarring and thickening (nodular tendinopathy) or calcification (calcific tendinopathy) are […]
I have had quad tendinitis in both knees for 15 months. I was wondering if PRP would hep because I would be paying $800 to get it. Tendonitis (inflammation of the tendon) usually does not require PRP treatment. However, since this has been bothering you for 15 months, this is not likely tendonitis but […]
