Douglas Jantz, 57, a retired middle school teacher from Houston, has been playing tennis since he was 9. He is serious about his game, so he was worried when his knees started to hurt. Eventually, he ...

Although blood mainly consists of a liquid called plasma, it also contains a number of other components including red cells, white cells, and platelets. Platelets circulate in the blood and play a ...

Medicare only covers PRP injections for the treatment of nonhealing diabetic wounds, and the treatment must meet specific criteria. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is a controversial therapy that ...

The only thing worse than sustaining an injury to the body is not being able to find a therapy that will help it get better. Jeffrey James, a DO with Premier Orthopedics, believes there’s hope to that ...

Question: I have been hearing a lot about athletes getting PRP injections. Do these work? Answer: Platelet rich plasma (PRP) has been used to treat dermatologic and maxillofacial conditions since the ...

PLASMA injections are becoming increasingly popular for those suffering from injury or other minor issues. Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injections gained popularity in early 2019 and have been found to ...

EAST RUTHERFORD - Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz had a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection in his left calf on Thursday at the Hospital for Special Surgery. Sounds serious. But is it? What exactly ...

Most studies have reported positive results for platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection for facial rejuvenation and other cosmetic procedures, according to a critical review published in Plastic and ...

It took less than a week before Los Angeles Angels fans could start panicking about their new acquisition. Turns out, Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani had a platelet rich plasma injection in his ...