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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cadunkin | @cadunkin | Mar 21 5:35pm

In reply to @hkjp "I was told Medicare will not pay for prp injections. It has been recommended for tears..." + (show)

Yes, that’s right. Medicare doesn’t cover PRP. I hope someday they will.

heyjoe415 | @heyjoe415 | Mar 22 1:34pm

In reply to @cobweb "i had PRP on the back for L4 L5 and it worked great. No pain in..." + (show)

Thanks Win. When did you get the injection and how long did it last, or how long is it expected to last? Joe

win sturgeon | @cobweb | Mar 23 8:09am

In reply to @heyjoe415 "Thanks Win. When did you get the injection and how long did it last, or how..." + (show)

so far this one has lasted over a year and still going. Was given the largest dose because i am older. I still wear the knee support that was given when i first started. Stabilizes me and lets me do what i was use to doing when i was younger. My TKR is what hurts me.