Top 10 Questions About Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections
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Published 2022-02-02
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0:00 Introduction
0:42 What is PRP?
1:33 What is the PRP injection process?
2:07 What can PRP help treat?
3:12 What to do before a PRP injection?
5:55 What to do after a PRP injection?
7:25 When can I expect results?
8:22 How many shots do I need?
8:48 Any side effects of PRP?
9:24 Does PRP help regenerate tissue?
9:45 Where can I find more information?
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All Comments (21)
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This is so helpful and hopeful. Thank you so much ❤
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I have read all the questions from the people, and you are an amazing doctor! I have been researching about PRP for my lower back pain, and your videos are great! I just suscribed to your channel! :)
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Thank you for your explanation
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Thank you so much for such a complete comprehensive technique and PRP injections. It answers to all my questions.
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Incredibly informative video. Thanks, Dr. Peng. The fact that you want to help your patients get maximum results and are setting them up for that is amazing! I have an appointment with a Dr. Mathew Wells in FL to review my MRI and discuss PRP injections for knee arthritis. I am excited to potentially take better control of this disease through PRP, physical therapy, diet, sleep, stress reduction, etc. There should be more doctors like you in all medical specialities. Thank you thank you!
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Does this work for the back? I got the impression that it does not. I am grateful for your videos. I am getting my PRP in my right knee next week. My doctor did not tell me any of the information you shared. SHM Im glad I found your channel. Thank you.
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There is so much conflicting info on PRP injections to the knee. Understanding every patient is different , I have 2 important questions: in general, 1. what does your experience show to be the best frequency of intervals of shots? and 2. what is the best time period to spin the blood for--or what is the most appropriate amount of the concentration of plasma? Thank you so much for your ultra clear explanations. :))
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Great information. Thank you! I wish I would have found this video a few weeks ago! I am having my PRP injection today.
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I am a 53 year old with severe OA in my subcalcaneal and knee joint. I had 2 PRP in the subcalcaneal joint, 1 PRP on the left knee, and 2 PRP on my right. I have been pain free for 5 years now. Just wish I could find a clinic to inject PRP into my hip. My current regenerative clinic does not have ultrasound or fluoro guidance imaging.
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Thank you so much ...very useful information
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Great video. Thanks a lot
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Just did this for my hair. It was sooo painful but it’s crazy when I washed my hair I had WAY less hair fallout than ever before. Hope it works well 🙏🏼 Thank you for the info Dr.
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Very informative thanks
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This video is very informative, I did 1 PRP injection on my left knee and it was very painful and my leg froze I couldn't walk it was horrible but after a few hours there was no pain, just discomfort for about 4days.and I have 2more to do, not looking forward to it but it's necessary.
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Thank you Dr. Peng! 👍😊
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Thank you, I will be having this procedure done to me in a few days and your explanation really put me at ease and makes me hopeful that my lower back/lumbar pain will get better
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Had PRP for knee OA. All pain is gone. Hope it lasts.
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Thank you...
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Thank you for this information Dr. Peng. Do you have any guidance on single spin vs. Double Spin PRP methods?
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great👌👌👌
