It has been reported that Matt Kemp of the Los Angeles Dodgers has been given a platelet rich plasma injection to speed up the healing process of his ailing hamstring. To date, Kemp has been one of the best players in major league baseball. He was placed on the 15 day disabled list and […]
I am suffering from sebopsoriasis from almost 3 years and I have started losing hair form 1.5 Years, Please advise if PRP is beneficial in such case? Dr. Bronner Handwerger ND Each patient respond differently to PRP treatments and with underlying conditions, results may very. However, I have seen PRP help in cases similar to […]
According to many recent articles, Bulls star Derrick Rose has successful surgery to repair his torn ACL. Surgeons used part of Rose’s patellar tendon to augment the torn ACL. To speed up his healing process, physicians also used platelet rich plasma to augment the repair. Team physicians are hoping that the 2011 MVP will be […]
I am a heavy smoker, will this change the effectiveness of PRP for hair loss? Dr. Bronner Handwerger ND We’ve found that patients who are heavy smokers do not heal as well as patients who do not smoke. Individual results may vary, so it is best to speak directly with your doctor who is performing […]
What is the success rate when you use prp injection therapy in your sports medicine practice? Does it depend on the condition that is being treated? Dr. Andrew Blecher Yes it depends on the condition being treated. To give you an oversimplified list of general success rates I would say the following: – MCL sprains, […]
