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Physical therapy and RICE are the first-line treatments for MCL injuries. Prolotherapy is also an option in less severe cases, but where ligaments are more severely damaged, PRP and/or bone marrow concentrate (containing stem cells) may be called for as the next nonsurgical treatment option. Platelet-Rich Plasma for MCL Tears & Sprains “PRP” is short for platelet-rich plasma, and it is autologous blood with concentrations of platelets above baseline values (1). Platelet-rich plasma has been growing in popularity since it was discovered to have the potential to improve overall joint function, decrease pain and inflammation, and help the body repair itself via injections into damaged or diseased joints.

Physical therapy and RICE are the first-line treatments for PCL injuries. Prolotherapy is also an option in less severe cases, but where ligaments are more severely damaged, PRP and/or bone marrow concentrate (containing stem cells) may be called for as the next nonsurgical treatment option. Platelet-Rich Plasma for PCL Tears & Sprains “PRP” is short for platelet-rich plasma, and it is autologous blood with concentrations of platelets above baseline values. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has been growing in popularity since it was discovered to have the potential to improve overall joint function, decrease pain and inflammation, and help the body...

PRP therapy has been shown to be an effective treatment for baker’s cysts and many of the underlying issues that cause them. PRP stands for platelet-rich plasma. It is a procedure that involves drawing a patient’s blood from their arm, spinning it in a centrifuge thereby isolating and concentrating the platelets. Platelets are rich in growth factors that can increase blood flow, decrease inflammation, and accelerate healing. Treatment of bakers involves identifying the underlying cause and addressing it. The baker’s cyst is often drained under ultrasound guidance. PRP can then be injected to reduced swelling and pain as well as improve joint function...

The ACL is one of the main ligaments of the knee. Its most important role is to prevent your tibia (shin bone) from moving forward on your femur (thigh bone). ACL injuries commonly occur when you twist or rotate while running, planting, and stopping suddenly or landing hard on your leg after a jump. However, sometimes people without any of these factors involved will also get this injury. Athletes are at high risk for ACL tears because they often play sports that require quick starts, stops, and jumps. If you tear your anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), it usually means surgery...

A recent study examined the effectiveness and safety of intrameniscal platelet-rich plasma injections for chronic meniscal tears. It was a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study that included 72 patients. Baseline characteristics between control and PRP-treated patients were similar. The failure rate was lower in the PRP group (48%) versus the control group (70%). Meniscus healing was higher in the PRP group (52%) versus the control group (30%). The necessity for arthroscopy was decreased in the PRP injection group (8%) when compared to the control group (28%). A higher percentage of PRP-treated patients achieved a minimal clinically significant difference in VAS (visual analogue scale)...