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PRP (platelet rich plasma) injection?

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

I’m a 71 year old active female & have had tendonitis in both hips for 2 years. I’ve had steroid injections in the bursa’s, Tenex procedure & physical therapy. My sports medicine doctor suggests PRP therapy. My insurance does not cover it. Has anyone had good results with this? Thank you for any advice.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Mar 17, 2023

@cadunkin, I moved your question about PRP therapy for hip tendonitis to this existing discussion:

- PRP (platelet rich plasma) injection?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/prp-platelet-rich-plasma-injection/

I did this so you can read the experiences of and connect with members like @lgerkin @cobweb @marystaples1947 @lifetimepain @windyshores

You might also be interested in this Mayo story:
- Blood platelet therapy relieves Lynda Bird's hip pain: https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/patient-stories/blood-platelet-therapy-relieves-lynda-birds-hip-pain

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Mar 18, 2023

Hello @cadunkin, I looked into a PRP injection before I had my right knee replaced but my surgeon told me my knee was too far gone with degenerative arthritis so didn't think it would help me. I have also had a steroid injection in my hip along with some recommended exercises I could do at home to help strengthen the hips. I may look into the PRP injection but I'm not quite there yet. I did find this great YouTube video that provides a good explanation of how a PRP injection can help along with a reference to a study.

-- PRP for Gluteal Tendinopathy, Hip Bursitis, and Hip Pain:

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