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, […]
Can PRP be Used in Arthritis? Dr. Arockia Doss There are limited studies that show safety, efficacy in arthritis of the knee and hip. 1. Link 1 2. Link 2 The gist is this: If patients cannot have or refuse cortisone or surgery PRP is an option with appropriate consent, good post inj rehab protocol.’ […]
Should I be doing any stretching or exercising to help strengthen my tennis elbow issue following prp injection treatment? Dr. Andrew Blecher PRP is only an injection of growth factors. PRP alone will not cure your tennis elbow. The rehabilitaion program after your PRP procedure is essential to getting a good result. You must do […]
Are there any side effects that I should be concerned with following a prp injection treatment for tendonitis? Dr. Andrew Blecher PRP has no side effects. Expect that you will be sore for 3-5 days after the procedure and you might be in a brace of some kind for the first week. You will gradually […]
