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PRP (platelet rich plasma) injection?

Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Sep 7 4:59pm | Replies (80)
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@jerseygirl101

New to this group. I have had both PRP and steroid injections.

The first steroid injection for torn hip labrum was miraculous. I went for 2013-2022 with no hip issues.

My PRP injection to my tennis elbow also miraculous. No more issues at all.

However - subsequent Steroids to my hip 8 months ago was useless. It did nothing to help the progression arthritis stiffness of my hip. A follow-up PRP in hip also didn’t work.
I’m be moving to hip replacement soon.

I will avoid steroids injection in my personal future as they weaken my tendons. They are detrimental in my case.

Good luck!!

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Ann Shrader | @annshrader | Jul 29 7:12am

Thanks for your share.
Steroids and PRP effectively address specific issues - not all of them.

I was not a fan of any injections (except prp) but is was a revelation when I had the surgeon have me get an injection to a bursa. I always complained about a leg length discrepancy to my OrthoPod (non-surgical orthopedist) and it disappeared! I subsequently developed a more problematic issue. When the issue resolved it brought out a defect that was worse: Calcific tendinitis in the hamstrings. Forward flash: I am here recovering from that surgery.

I don't know if you ever watched the movie, "The Money Pit" with Tom Hanks. I am reminded of that. Once you fix something, another thing shows up and so it goes. However, when we look at our life journey, I would think that if we can journal and map out our life experiences (and injuries) we can create an image of our physical problems and maybe better coordinate addressing them!

Keep moving, stay positive and have a speedy recovery!

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