Miami Sports Magazine May/June 2011
Miami Sports Magazine May/June 2011
Miami Sports Magazine May/June 2011
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Is it Safe?<br />
For over twenty years, PRP has<br />
been used in many different<br />
fields of medicine including: cardiac<br />
surgery, oral surgery, dentistry<br />
and periodontal implants,<br />
orthopaedics, wound care, sports<br />
medicine, neurosurgery, general<br />
surgery and cosmetics. 1 The research<br />
and clinical data we found<br />
mostly<br />
supported<br />
the manufacturer’s<br />
safety<br />
claims. 2,3<br />
Because<br />
the platelets<br />
are<br />
produced<br />
from<br />
your own<br />
blood,<br />
there is<br />
no risk of<br />
rejection or<br />
disease transmission. There does<br />
seem to be a small risk of infection,<br />
however it is very rare and<br />
no greater than any other type of<br />
injection.<br />
1. Anitua E, Andia I, et al. Thromb<br />
Haemost. 2004; 91(1):4-15.<br />
2. Everts P, Knape J, et al. JECT.<br />
2006; 38:174-187.<br />
3. Gamradt SC, Rodeo S, et al.<br />
Tech in Ortho. 2007; 22(1):26-<br />
33.<br />
What would the Tour de<br />
France say about this one?<br />
It seems to be safe and effective,<br />
but is it considered “blood<br />
doping”? Blood doping is basically<br />
the exact opposite of this<br />
procedure. The purpose of blood<br />
doping is to isolate, store and<br />
re-introduce red bloods cells to<br />
enhance oxygen carrying capacity<br />
of an athlete’s blood. We<br />
didn’t have enough time/space to<br />
follow this angle in depth, but we<br />
promise explore it more in the<br />
near future.<br />
How fast does it Work?<br />
In two different studies evaluating<br />
the use of PRP for the treatment<br />
of<br />
tennis elbow,<br />
both<br />
showed<br />
a gradual<br />
improvement<br />
at one<br />
month,<br />
three<br />
months<br />
and six<br />
months.<br />
These<br />
studies<br />
along with<br />
other studies treating different<br />
conditions suggest a reduction in<br />
pain and improvement in function.<br />
PRP delivered via<br />
injection directly to<br />
the problem area.<br />
The “spin” on most websites<br />
claim you may notice improvements<br />
after one injection but,<br />
“additional injections may be<br />
necessary.”<br />
What say we?<br />
This seems to be a better option<br />
than the overused, go to<br />
treatment of choice for the last<br />
several decades- cortisone. It is<br />
certainly worth exploring before<br />
surgery, but don’t take our word<br />
for it, check out the following<br />
studies.<br />
FITNESS<br />
ADDITIONAL RESEARCH<br />
Positive Effect of an Autologous<br />
Platelet Concentrate in Lateral<br />
Epicondylitis.<br />
Joost C. Peerbooms, MD, Jordi Sluimer, MD,<br />
et al. The American Journal of <strong>Sports</strong> Medicine.<br />
2010; 38.225<br />
Platelet-rich Plasma Injection<br />
Reduces Pain in Patients With<br />
Recalcitrant Epicondylitis.<br />
Hecthman K, Uribe J, et al. Orthopedics. <strong>2011</strong>;<br />
34:2<br />
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection for<br />
Chronic Achilles Tendinopathy.<br />
Robert J. de Vos, Adam Weir, et al. JAMA.<br />
2010; 202(2):144-149.<br />
Use of platelet-rich plasma for the<br />
treatment of refractory jumper’s<br />
knee.<br />
Kon E, Filardo G, et al. Injury. 2009; 598-603<br />
Growth Factors For Chronic Plantar<br />
Fasciitis?<br />
Stephen L. Barrett, DPM, CWS, and Susan E.<br />
24 • MAY/JUNE <strong>2011</strong><br />
Growth Factors For Chronic Plantar<br />
Fasciitis?<br />
Stephen L. Barrett, DPM, CWS, and Susan E.<br />
Erredge, DPM, CWS. Podiatry Today. Nov.<br />
2004;17(11):36-42.<br />
Autologous platelets as a source<br />
of proteins for healing and tissue<br />
regeneration.<br />
Anitua E, Andia I, Ardanza B, Nurden P, Nurden<br />
AT. Thromb Haemost. 2004; 91(1):4-15.<br />
Platelet-Rich Plasma in Rotator Cuff<br />
Repair<br />
Gamradt, Seth C. M.D.; Rodeo, Scott A.<br />
M.D. Warren, Russell F. M.D. Techniques in<br />
Orthopaedics. 22(1):26-33, March 2007.<br />
Management of Lateral Epicondylitis:<br />
Current Concepts.<br />
Calfee R, Patel A, DaSilva M, Akelman<br />
E. Journal of the American Academy of<br />
Orthopaedic Surgeons. 2008; 16:19-29.<br />
Platelet-Rich Plasma and Platelet Gel:<br />
A Review.<br />
Everts P, Knape J, Weibrich G, et al. The Journal<br />
of The American Society of Extra-<br />
Corporeal technology. 2006; 38:174-187.<br />
In the News<br />
PLATELET RICH PLASMA<br />
New York Times article “Seeking Help for an Injury, at Any<br />
Price: A bad injury dispels doubt about a new treatment<br />
with minimal study behind it.”<br />
New York Times Article on Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)<br />
Therapy and Potential Healing Promise for Tennis Elbow<br />
and Knee Tendonitis<br />
CBS Evening News features Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy<br />
as a preferred treatment for chronic tendonitis<br />
ABC News: Healing Tendonapathy with Your Own Blood<br />
Platelets and Growth Factors<br />
Good Morning America: Hines Ward and Others See Benefits<br />
of Healing Injuries, Arthritis with Platelet Rich Plasma<br />
(PRP) Therapy<br />
Tiger Woods receives platelet rich plasma (PRP) therapy
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