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PRP (platelet rich plasma) injection?

Posted by lgerkin @lgerkin, Mar 3, 2021

Has anyone had PRP injections? I have upper hamstring tendonitis and recently had a prolotherapy injection, which hasn't seemed to help, so I'm looking at other options. I know they're expensive and not covered by insurance but if the success rate is high, it's something I might consider. Thanks!

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helenrose | @helenrose | Dec 9 10:49am
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Has anyone had platelet rich plasma injections? This would be probably for bursitis and tendonitis due to partial hip replacement 4 years ago. I am going for a consult next week. Thanks.

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Thanks. That is encouraging. I have a consult next week and need to see how much it will cost. I think $800. And that might have changed.

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erdocsmom | @erdocsmom | 6 days ago
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Has anyone had platelet rich plasma injections? This would be probably for bursitis and tendonitis due to partial hip replacement 4 years ago. I am going for a consult next week. Thanks.

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I had three at UC Davis in 3013 for Achilles tendonitis which nothing had helped. It cured it and I haven't had it since. I have had one in my ankle also and it helped too.

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jam5 | @jam5 | 6 days ago
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Thanks. That is encouraging. I have a consult next week and need to see how much it will cost. I think $800. And that might have changed.

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@helenrose

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jam5 | @jam5 | 6 days ago
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Has anyone had platelet rich plasma injections? This would be probably for bursitis and tendonitis due to partial hip replacement 4 years ago. I am going for a consult next week. Thanks.

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usual fee is $800- 1500 per injectiondepending on institution

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barbaradh | @barbaradh | 6 days ago
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Has anyone had platelet rich plasma injections? This would be probably for bursitis and tendonitis due to partial hip replacement 4 years ago. I am going for a consult next week. Thanks.

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I’d like to hear from patients who used this modality for elbow pain. Thanks.

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Justin McClanahan, Moderator | @JustinMcClanahan | 5 days ago
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Has anyone had platelet rich plasma injections? This would be probably for bursitis and tendonitis due to partial hip replacement 4 years ago. I am going for a consult next week. Thanks.

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Hi @helenrose,

I combined your discussion with the following discussion:

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

While it is a lengthy discussion, you can read through many members' experiences and they will also see yours as well.

@helenrose, are you experiencing pain with your bursitis and looking to get some relief with PRP vs. surgical options?

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heyjoe415 | @heyjoe415 | 4 days ago
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usual fee is $800- 1500 per injectiondepending on institution

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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

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heyjoe415 | @heyjoe415 | 4 days ago
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I had three at UC Davis in 3013 for Achilles tendonitis which nothing had helped. It cured it and I haven't had it since. I have had one in my ankle also and it helped too.

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@erdocsmom

Very interesting. I never would have guessed PRPs could be uselful for achilles tendinitis. But considering the "accordion-like" structure of the tendon and shaft, PRP would likelyb relieve that inflammation.

Of course it's important to stretch the achilles tendon, and all muscles on the back of the legs.

Thanks!

Joe

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jam5 | @jam5 | 4 days ago
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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

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@heyjoe415
It depends on insurance company

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bart12mike | @bart12mike | 3 days ago
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Profile picture for heyjoe415 @heyjoe415

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

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@heyjoe415 I have always had to pay out of pocket for knee PRP injections; my ortho offices have said that VERY few insurance companies cover PRP. And my orthopedic argues that the FDA will never approve this procedure because of the subjective nature.

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