PRP (platelet rich plasma) injection?

Posted by lgerkin @lgerkin, Mar 3, 2021

Has anyone had PRP injections? I have upper hamstring tendonitis and recently had a prolotherapy injection, which hasn't seemed to help, so I'm looking at other options. I know they're expensive and not covered by insurance but if the success rate is high, it's something I might consider. Thanks!

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cadunkin | @cadunkin | Mar 21 5:35pm

In reply to @hkjp "I was told Medicare will not pay for prp injections. It has been recommended for tears..." + (show)

Yes, that’s right. Medicare doesn’t cover PRP. I hope someday they will.

heyjoe415 | @heyjoe415 | Mar 22 1:34pm

In reply to @cobweb "i had PRP on the back for L4 L5 and it worked great. No pain in..." + (show)

Thanks Win. When did you get the injection and how long did it last, or how long is it expected to last? Joe

win sturgeon | @cobweb | Mar 23 8:09am

In reply to @heyjoe415 "Thanks Win. When did you get the injection and how long did it last, or how..." + (show)

so far this one has lasted over a year and still going. Was given the largest dose because i am older. I still wear the knee support that was given when i first started. Stabilizes me and lets me do what i was use to doing when i was younger. My TKR is what hurts me.

win sturgeon | @cobweb | Mar 27 11:47am

In reply to @heyjoe415 "Thanks Win. When did you get the injection and how long did it last, or how..." + (show)

So far this injection has lasted over 2 years. It is a high test dose for older people.

longhorn1 | @longhorn1 | Jun 28 2:57pm

I have hip and groin pain three years post hip replacement surgery. My doctor is recommending PRP injections. Does anyone have experience with this and how successful if at all was it?

Justin McClanahan, Moderator | @JustinMcClanahan | Jun 28 6:00pm

In reply to @longhorn1 "I have hip and groin pain three years post hip replacement surgery. My doctor is recommending..." + (show)

Hello @longhorn1, I combined your discussion with an existing discussion titled, "PRP (platelet rich plasma) injection?" - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/prp-platelet-rich-plasma-injection/ so you could meet other members discussing this topic and some of their previous experiences.

@cobweb, @cadunkin, and @joefrench talked about getting their injections and may have some experiences to share with you on whether or not they received any relief from them.

gardenchef | @gardenchef | Jul 11 8:23am

My mother who is 92 years old with bone on bone knees is considering having PRP next week. Cost to her is $500. I am thinking it will be worth trying because of the pain she is in. Her doctor says it will take 1 hr 15 minutes to do the procedure and will come to her room in assisted living. He said it will take 6-8 weeks to see effectiveness of it. Her doctor has just started doing this procedure and is new at this. He is a geriatric specialist doctor. We shall see. Any comments from anyone?

windyshores | @windyshores | Jul 11 8:28am

In reply to @gardenchef "My mother who is 92 years old with bone on bone knees is considering having PRP..." + (show)

My kid saw results in 24 hours after ten years of pain. Hope the PRP works for your mother!

gardeningjunkie | @gardeningjunkie | Jul 12 8:29am

I had PRP injections in both knees on May 16, that was 8 weeks ago. Cost 1,700.
I don't notice any major improvement. Perhaps less ache and pain laying in bed at night. Ocassionally I can walk 1/2 of my house stairs normally instead of taking one step at a time. I still need the hand rail to pull on.
The orthopedist says not to consider this a failure until 3 months, because it takes that long for the platletts to be absorbed and heal.
My main problem with my knees is getting off the ground and in that regard I notice no improvement, it still hurts terribly and without something to pull up on it's almost impossible.
Disappointed yes, but I had to try because even though I qualify for Medicare to pay for both knees to be replaced, because of my allergies my body would reject any implant on the market.
If I don't have some noticeable improvement in the next month I will not do this again.

rgg | @rgg | Jul 13 11:10am

In reply to @gardeningjunkie "I had PRP injections in both knees on May 16, that was 8 weeks ago. Cost..." + (show)

I have a bad knee mostly in the patella. I get PRP injections but it does take time. I also make sure to build up the muscles of the knee to help support it. I also eat Bitter Melon which has shown to help with pain. I have had too many family and friends still suffer with knee pain after a replacement.