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PRP (platelet rich plasma) injection?

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

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From HSS.edu:
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is produced from a person's own blood. It is a concentration of one type of blood cell (platelets), which is critical for blood clotting. This concentration is injected to an injured or diseased part of a person’s body to accelerate the healing of damaged tendons, ligaments, muscles, bones and joints. A key advantage of PRP injections is that they can reduce the need for opioids, or even over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications. In fact, use of anti-inflammatories should usually be ceased at the time of PRP treatment, because the platelet-rich plasma optimizes the initial inflammatory response involved with healing.

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@healthseeker we have a lot of experience with PRP. The only part of what you posted that was a surprise was the inclusion of bone. We were told soft tissue only and imaging was done to make sure that that was what we were dealing with. Perhaps it was limited scope due to studies being done. What is HSS.edu?