Reading about PRP can be very deceptive. Your explanation was very straightforward. My Orthopedic Doctor went over all options, but he also cautioned about the cost of PRP. I decided I would just be putting off the inevitable and chose TKR. Thank you for sharing. Take care!
Dr. Rosen, Do you have any expertise with PRP for use before a THR? I'm genuinely interested in your opinion, if you wouldn't mind letting me know what you think about it, as a means of putting of THR. Thanx so much.
PRP, like cortisone, may decrease pain for 3-6 months in most patients in arthritic knees and hips. Many patients try to delay the timing of surgery with these shots. I have had some patients that have tried the injections, did not get any relief, but had to wait 90 days for surgery because an increased risk of infection within 3 months of the shot.
Thank you so much for taking the time to answer my question. I will certainly pass the information along. Since PRP is not covered by insurance and is self pay, I'm helping a friend make an informed decision. She is 44 yrs old, had a labral tear repaired, and after a year, is still having pain. MRI showed she needs a total hip. I am a retired operating room nurse, and she values my opinion, and I value yours. The surgeon that did my surgeries has retired.
Have you had a PRP injection? Did you find it helpful?
Thank you Dr Rosen, very clear explanation of the many factors and applications for PRP
Reading about PRP can be very deceptive. Your explanation was very straightforward. My Orthopedic Doctor went over all options, but he also cautioned about the cost of PRP. I decided I would just be putting off the inevitable and chose TKR. Thank you for sharing. Take care!
Glad it was helpful!
Very good information for ortho cases
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As usual, Dr. Rosen, you've explained PRP in an excellent way. Thankyou.
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Dr. Rosen, Do you have any expertise with PRP for use before a THR? I'm genuinely interested in your opinion, if you wouldn't mind letting me know what you think about it, as a means of putting of THR.
Thanx so much.
PRP, like cortisone, may decrease pain for 3-6 months in most patients in arthritic knees and hips. Many patients try to delay the timing of surgery with these shots. I have had some patients that have tried the injections, did not get any relief, but had to wait 90 days for surgery because an increased risk of infection within 3 months of the shot.
Thank you so much for taking the time to answer my question. I will certainly pass the information along. Since PRP is not covered by insurance and is self pay, I'm helping a friend make an informed decision. She is 44 yrs old, had a labral tear repaired, and after a year, is still having pain. MRI showed she needs a total hip. I am a retired operating room nurse, and she values my opinion, and I value yours. The surgeon that did my surgeries has retired.