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PRP (platelet rich plasma) injection?
Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Sep 7 4:59pm | Replies (80)Comment receiving replies
THANK YOU so much for sharing that! You’re right and everyone is individual and the response may be different, but sometimes it’s just nice to hear a success story in someone with similar challenges. I’m so glad your daughter found some relief.
One thing that’s been hard for me has been trying to understand the risks of things like a steroid injection specific to me/us as people in hypermobile bodies. And it’s really annoying to get a blank stare from make orthopedic surgeons. Or be looked at like I’m into “pseudo-science” asking about PRP or prolotherapy.
Rates in my area seem to be around $900-1000, so comparable (I’m in the Chicago area).
Do you remember if your daughter had a lot of pain after the injections?
Thanks again!
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No pain afterwards. The PRP itself is painful and she was told that was a good sign for accuracy. @emo She has type 1 diabetes and so steroids of any kind are problematic. I myself have had lidocaine instead of steroids but not that effective for me.
PRP was originally suggested at Spaulding Rehab, which is part of the Mass. General system. The doctor who does it is also part of Spaulding and is devoted to research to prove efficacy and get insurance coverage. Surgeons are sometimes dismissive but after all, PRP is an alternative to surgery. are limited by protocols. My own mainstream orthopedist is in the process of learning to do PRP.