BLA 037: Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections

In this episode we cover a very popular topic in the sports medicine community, and that is Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections. PRP injections have a lot of hype surrounding them, so in this episode I wanted to dive a little deeper to talk all about the nuances and considerations if you are thinking about getting one of these injections.

 Chapters:

00:15 - Definition

01:00 - Blood Layers

02:27 - Preparations

08:47 - Mechanism

12:57 - Applications

16:59 - The issues with PRP

20:08 - My take on PRP

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*Disclaimer*

This video is for entertainment, education, and informational purposes only. The topics  discussed should not solely be used to diagnose, treat , or prevent any condition.  The information presented here was created with an evidence based approach, but you please keep in mind that science is always changing and at the time of listening to this there may some new data that makes this information incomplete or inaccurate. Always seek the advice of your personal physician or qualified health care provider for questions regarding any medical condition.