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Platelet-rich plasma versus hyaluronic acid in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis

Platelet-rich plasma versus hyaluronic acid in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis: A meta-analysis. Chen Z et al Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Mar;99(11) BACKGROUND: This...

Platelet rich plasma and diabetic foot ulcer healing

Recombinant human epidermal growth factor (EGF) to enhance healing for diabetic foot ulcers. Ann Plast Surg. 2006 Apr;56(4):394-8 This paper studies the healing effect...

Platelet-Rich Plasma for Achilles tendon pain

I recently saw a patient with bilateral achilles tendon pain with the left greater than the right of about 7 months duration. Physical therapy has been tried. She states that she...

PRP vs. Steroids in the Rotator Cuff: A Slow Burn Beats a Quick Hit

Inside Luka Doncic’s PRP treatment that sent Lakers star to Spain

What is PRP? Luka Doncic explains his trip to Spain for platelet-rich plasma injections and how the treatment may speed recovery from a grade 2 hamstring strain.

Regenerative Therapies Compared: PRP vs. PDGF vs. PDRN

Most patients are familiar with injectable treatments like dermal fillers and Botox. These treatments are highly effective and remain the gold standard in non-surgical rejuvenation...

PRP therapy protocols lack expert consensus

As a board-certified physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) physician, I have guided patients through musculoskeletal care. Recently, my focus has shifted toward regenerat...

PRP therapy protocols lack expert consensus

As a board-certified physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) physician, I have guided patients through musculoskeletal care. Recently, my focus has shifted toward regenerat...

PRP therapy protocols lack expert consensus

As a board-certified physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) physician, I have guided patients through musculoskeletal care. Recently, my focus has shifted toward regenerat...

Regenerative Medicine: Promise, Hype, and What Actually Works

Regenerative therapy is any treatment therapy that improves tissue health or function. With that definition, we can include platelet-rich plasma (PRP), stem cells, and autologous c...

NBA: Luka Doncic frustrated by injury during Lakers playoffs run

OKLAHOMA CITY — Luka Doncic said Wednesday he was given platelet-rich plasma injections in Spain as the Los Angeles Lakers star tries to speed up his eight-week timeline for return...

Luka Doncic Reveals PRP Treatment In Spain, Remains Day-To-Day With Grade 2 Hamstring Strain

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic offered his first public comments since suffering a Grade 2 hamstring strain on April 2, telling reporters Wednesday he has no firm return date...

Luka Doncic Reveals PRP Treatment In Spain, Remains Day-To-Day With Grade 2 Hamstring Strain

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic offered his first public comments since suffering a Grade 2 hamstring strain on April 2, telling reporters Wednesday he has no firm return date...