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You asked, "The PRP has given me great pain relief, but is it going to heal anything?" The answer is "probably." PRP is becoming a not-so-secret weapon in the realm of treatment for damage muscles. Right now, I am nor sure how much data there is on the gluteus, but more data is being gathered every day. Be sure to let your treating doc know right away when/if the pain begins again. The process can be repeated while we wait for other, more permanent therapies like stem cells to be perfected.
Let us know how you are doing after a while.

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Thanks Sue. PRP is "Plasma Rich Something? - what does the last "R" stand for?

Advances in non-surgical treatments are happening fast (hopefully that continues). Plasma and Stem-Cell derived treatments seem to hold much promise.

Joe

My orthopedic doctor offered PRP treatment after my mid-April arthroscopic surgery/left knee, but he says it is successful only 60% of the time, is not covered by insurance, and costs in the range of $1,200. I did not opt for it.