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Hyaluronic Acid Injections for Shoulder Arthritis

Joint Replacements | Last Active: May 23 10:17am | Replies (16)
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@koala78

Are the PRP injections working? How many have you had or need to have? Cost?? I'm in Canada - need both shoulders reverse total replacements but am refusing due to other medical complications. Cortisone shots not working - excruciating pain.

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flyjim | @flyjim | May 19 12:04pm

I just pretty much got them.
They piggybacked the PRP with cortisone because PRP does cause some inflammation which in turn causes pain. The doctor informed me that it usually takes 3-4 injections to see if provides relief. Then it is a yearly procedure. With my torn rotator cuffs it doesn’t heat the membrane but it creates scar tissue where the tear is. Also and more importantly, physical therapy is a must. I do PT 4 days a week for my entire body. I also do yoga one day a week. Physical therapy most likely will have to be on my schedule for the duration of my life.

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heyjoe415 | @heyjoe415 | May 21 6:19am

I'm sorry for what you are going through Koala. I am getting my left shoulder replaced in three months. The pain is nasty.

I don't know if PRP injections help. Cortisone no longer works. I do have an Rx for 5% lidocaine patches and wear one during the night. It helps. Not magic but it helps.

All the best to you.

Joe

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