David Ortiz is the latest athlete to have PRP Therapy done on a major injury. Ortiz swears by the treatment and has nothing but good things to say about it. Read more about this story!
PRP Treatment for Better Hair Transplant Results
Hair transplant is a relatively invasive procedure, and that is dependent on the extent of work that has to be done. In most cases, multiple sessions are required to completely cover a balding area. But this will depend on the choice of the doctor. Some surgeons perform megasessions where a full and extensive work is […]
PRP viable option for treating cartilage tears?
Research presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine in Baltimore concluded that Platelet Rich Plasma therapy is a safe and acceptable treatment option for cartilage tears or lesions. Using PRP therapy to repair cartilage is still relatively experimental, but studies like this show it’s not only safe but also offers a significant improvement […]
PRP Treatment for UCL Injuries of the Elbow
Tommy John surgery is so common these days that it almost seems like an epidemic. For those unfamiliar with the surgery, it involves reconstructing the Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) of the elbow. This ligament is very important for providing stability of the medial (inside aspect) elbow for athletes who participate in overhead throwing sports (baseball, […]
Stretch Mark Imperfections Treated With PRP Treatment
The following is a guest post by expert Dr. Jon Rubenstein Imperfections of the body and skin are a serious problem across America. One of the most serious imperfections that face both men and women today is stretch marks, or “striae”. These marks are a form of scarring of the skin. Stretch marks are caused […]