An article in the NY times today discusses Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) and tendon injuries. Dr Steven Sampson at the Orthohealing Center in Los Angeles is a principal investigator in the tennis elbow study that was mentioned in the NY Times today.
While the article focuses on PRP treatment for tendon injuries, Dr Sampson is publishing research very soon on platelet rich plasma therapy for knee osteoarthritis. 12 month data has been collected.
On Nov 2nd & 3rd, I will be at a PRP course in Ohio. To my knowledge it is the first of it’s kind in the US. Several field leaders and those Physicians interested in learning about PRP will gather there to exchange ideas and further our understanding of PRP. Also, there will be needle guided ultrasound tutorials. Musculoskeletal ultrasound is being used increasingly by docs performing PRP injections. I have performed some injections under ultrasound with enhanced ability to guide the needle to precise areas of injury. I will post info following the course.
