The Most Common PRP Injection Mistakes to Avoid

Three common PRP mistakes can quietly wreck your results: underdosing the platelets, injecting without imaging guidance, and taking NSAIDs around the procedure. All three are preventable if you know what to ask before treatment. This video walks through the dosing numbers from the trials, why landmark-based injections miss so often, and how long to hold NSAIDs so you give PRP the best chance to work. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34812... https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35638... https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35124... https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39331... https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37509... https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29511... https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37509... https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30888... https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35420... 🔬 Everything you need to know about PRP injections — how they work, what conditions they treat, the research behind them, and what to expect during recovery: https://www.jeffreypengmd.com/platele... 🔬 Full Shockwave Therapy Guide — How it works, what the research says, and who it's best for: https://www.jeffreypengmd.com/shockwave 🔬 Full Percutaneous Needle Tenotomy Guide — How it works, what the research says, and who it's best for: https://www.jeffreypengmd.com/percuta... ► Things my patients have found helpful: I get a lot of questions about what equipment is ‘best’ for treating a variety of conditions. The following is not meant to be an exhaustive or definitive list. If you have questions, please discuss with your healthcare provider. I have personally tried a number of the products below, but not all. I have included some based on positive feedback from my patients. As an Amazon Associate, Dr Peng earns from qualifying purchases. If you purchase any product using the below affiliate links, you are helping Dr Peng maintain this channel. Supplements The following are Thorne supplements which are NSF certified. NSF certifies that what’s on the label is in the bottle. They also do toxicology review to ensure the product contains no undeclared ingredients or unacceptable levels of contaminants. Boswellia Extract: https://amzn.to/3L00rYn Turmeric & Curcumin: ​​https://amzn.to/47NacD9 Glucosamine & Chondroitin: https://amzn.to/44AVoow Creatine Monohydrate: https://amzn.to/45JW9wq Whey Protein: https://amzn.to/3Ad1H86 Omega 3 and 6: https://amzn.to/45LTBh7 Vitamin D 5000: https://amzn.to/47T8MHs Vitamin B complex: https://amzn.to/3L0Bdcm Magnesium Citrate/Malate: https://amzn.to/3snHuZc Magnesium Glycinate: https://amzn.to/45EZVYa Soft Tissue & Rehab Theragun: https://amzn.to/4363zJG Massage ball: https://amzn.to/40BUC9f Foam roller: https://amzn.to/4324E5c Stretching strap: https://amzn.to/3U9a2iQ TENS unit: https://amzn.to/3mcCqnI Heating pad: https://amzn.to/49AhriE Heating patch: https://amzn.to/47fkiMy Resistance bands: https://amzn.to/3nFyb4C Red light therapy: https://amzn.to/4abQ2U1 Braces & Supports Hinged knee brace: https://amzn.to/3U6oyrH Neoprene knee sleeve: https://amzn.to/3Zzhsgt Volar wrist brace: https://amzn.to/3KawW55 Thumb spica brace: https://amzn.to/3nHj9vl Ankle lace up brace: https://amzn.to/3m6iR0u Tennis/Golfer’s elbow brace: https://amzn.to/3ZEGgE1 Superfeet orthotic inserts: https://amzn.to/436tRf5 Other Resources Trigger Point Wall Posters: https://amzn.to/47SjGft The Trigger Point Manual: https://amzn.to/4340cTt ► Be Active. Live Healthy. Subscribe for more free videos like this: @jeffreypengmd ► ABOUT ME Jeffrey Peng MD is a nonoperative orthopedist and sports medicine specialist. He focuses on maximizing non-surgical treatments for sports injuries and orthopedic conditions. He specializes in using orthobiologics and ultrasound guided minimally invasive techniques to treat osteoarthritis, tendinopathies, and musculoskeletal disorders. Dr. Peng is board certified in sports medicine and family medicine. He completed residency with the Stanford family medicine residency program and completed his sports medicine training with the Stanford primary care sports medicine fellowship in San Jose. He is an active faculty member for both programs and is excited about training the next generation of physicians. Dr. Peng’s sports medicine clinic is located in Campbell, California. Twitter: @JeffreyPengMD; Twitter: JeffreyPengMD Website: https://www.jeffreypengmd.com/ ► Disclaimer My content reflects my own opinion and does not represent the views or opinions of my employers or hospital systems I am affiliated with. They are meant for educational purposes only. They do not substitute for the medical advice of a physician. Always seek the advice of your physician with any questions you may have regarding your health.