Thanks Jam - does insurance usually cover these PRP shots? I think the FDA has approved them for use in the knee only.

And there must be a limit. I know someone who is deathly afraid of the surgery. She said Medicare has started denying her claims for PRP injections. There must be a limit but I don't know what it is.

I've had both knees replaced (March and July 2023) and right hip in March this year and left shoulder in August. Results have been incredibly good. I had a few cortisone shots but never tried PRP.

Just my opinion, but if replacement surgery is inevitable, get it done as soon as possible, and exercise as appropriate to prepare the body for the surgery.

FWIW. Joe