PRP in Chronic Pain
There are multiple peer-reviewed randomized trials and meta-analyses of PRP for chronic musculoskeletal injuries, especially tendinopathies and chronic pain, with generally mixed but overall favorable long-term results in selected indications, emphasizing clinical relevance for practitioners. Key chronic tendinopathy RCTs Lateral epicondylitis and patellar tendinopathy Broader chronic musculoskeletal pain data Overall takeaways
Aesthetic – Skin Rejuvenation
Patient Profile: Treatment Process: The patient underwent a “PRP facial” for skin rejuvenation. After drawing and processing the blood, calcium was added to activate the plasma. She received twelve intradermal platelet-rich plasma injections to allow the PRP to reach deeper skin layers and stimulate collagen production. This was followed by a 1 mL PRP infusion into […]
Aesthetic – Hair Restoration for Androgenic Alopecia
Patient Profile: Treatment Process: A comprehensive hormone panel blood test was performed, and no significant deficiencies were identified. PRP therapy was recommended to address hair thinning. A ring block was performed; blood was drawn and processed to isolate platelets; and calcium was added and injected into the scalp, targeting areas with thinning hair. The injections […]
Shoulder – Rotator Cuff Injury
Patient Profile: Treatment Process: After a clinical examination and MRI, the patient was diagnosed with chronic rotator cuff tendinopathy. PRP therapy was recommended in concert with ESWT. Blood was drawn and processed to concentrate the platelets. Calcium gluconate was administered to activate the platelets. They were then injected periarticularly into the shoulder joint area, and the […]
Knee – Osteoarthritis
Patient Profile: Treatment Process: After a consultation and MRI imaging, the patient was diagnosed with advanced knee osteoarthritis. PRP therapy was recommended. Blood was drawn and processed to concentrate the platelets. Calcium chloride (5% of the injectable yield) was added to activate the platelets and injected intra-articularly into the knee joint, utilizing ultrasound guidance. The patient […]
Orthopedic – Chronic Musculoskeletal Injury
Patient Profile: Treatment Process: After a consultation and ultrasound imaging, the patient was diagnosed with lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) and recommended PRP therapy. The patient was prepared by discontinuing all NSAIDs for 14 days. Blood was drawn, processed in a commercially available kit to concentrate the platelets, and injected into the injured tendons of the elbow under […]