PRP Injection for Trochanteric Bursitis & Gluteal Tendinopathy

This video will review PRP injection for gluteal tendinopathy and hip bursitis. Pain in the outside of the hip is incredibly common and can be difficult to treat. Imaging studies show that most people have a condition called gluteal tendinopathy rather than hip bursitis. And gluteal tendinopathy is an overloading and overuse condition involving the muscle and tendons at the outside of the hip. Randomized controlled trials show that people who get PRP injections for gluteal tendinopathy show incredible results. Pain and symptom relief sustained for over 2 years, all with just one injection. Professional and collegiate athletes are no longer getting cortisone injections. They are all getting PRP.

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[katemarsden]

Thanks for your information I had glut medius tears & bursitis in one hip & bursitis in the other hip so had prp in both yesterday & also in my arm as had a tendon tear there too 😢 It was painful but not much pain afterwards so far. Your info on recovery is the best I have found anywhere 😊

[lindapeckham]

Thank you. At my ortho visit, the Dr poked his finger below my hips where there was pain and said u have bursitis. Didn’t offer any treatment. He says he does “joints” and walked out.😥

[hermanblanke]

Thank you. Not understanding why you are not getting more feedback. Excellent video. To the point. My wife has had great results with PRP in her knee, which delayed a knee replacement for 3 years.

[djbettylou]

Thank you..went today...on back hip and shoulder..Been watching your videos ..and instead of cortisone I went for PRP!! Thank you!!

[workcell]

I received a PRP injection on March 4. thanks for your video!

[Murrieta_rockthetrail]

Thank you for this video, it gives me hope. About 3 years ago i broke my hip/femur and I've had a lot of pain since then. After seeing many doctors including a drauma doctor, i finally got a hip specialist . I got cortisone injections only twice and pain did get a little better. About a week ago i got PRP and my last diagnosis was torn gluteus medius and maximum/ bursitis. My hip specialist said this could have happened due to the surgery itself, i have one rod and 2 screws.

[SuperSlimShaady]

Thank you for the video. Are you able to make a video on the current research for the efficacy of PRP for arthritis in the SI joints?

[drhassanmubark]

Outstanding lecture and so true if not fixing mainly gluteus medius tendinopathy, then you get only partial response

[OlgaSlukovskaya]

Hello Dr.Peng. I just recently subscribe to your channel. Your presentations are amazing very informative. Is it to follow.. nine days ago I had PRP injections into my glutes tendons and I feel that pain is getting worse every day. Is this normal? Thank you.

[talibasker]

fantastic, actally I am so amazed for this very nice lectures
thank you for greet work

[susievidal]

Thank you I'm getting a PRP injection on Friday praying it helps I've been in pain for a long time. Do you recommend physical therapy after a PRP injection? Are all PRP injections always have to be done under ultrasound guidance?

[GermanFrisbeeDog]

My doctor draws 15 CC’s for the PRP therapy. Should I still go through with it?

[luispantoja]

Hi Dr Peng, I enjoy your videos and the information that they provide. Do you know if there are studies that show significant benefits in using PRP injections if you have severe hip osteoarthritis? I know that there are if you have mild or moderate osteoarthritis. Thank you in advance!

[georgestoicescu]

My truly respects for your outstanding presentations.Are there different PRP kits for Leucocyte Rich PRP and Leucocyte Poor PRP preparations?In your experience is LR PRP better for tendon injections?The literature data suggests so.And should the injection always be done intratendinous?

[nizamshariff]

Is this injury the same as high hamstring tendinopathy?

[mariamarino]

I have chronic gluteus minimus and medius tears along with bursitis, I tried cortisone( didn’t help) and PT( aggravated my pain) Is PRP an option for me?

[bornonhalloweentube]

does PRP or Stem Cell actually regenerate hip cartilage? will x ray show new growth after the treatment?

[SilviaOrr]

Are PRP injections generally covered by insurance?

[unteachable]

How long is activity restriction for someone who is active and healthy after a glute injection of prp? how long to lift weights and play golf? Ive been battling this condition for almost 3 years after injuring it a workout and am going to try to get this done soon

[carlarobbins]

I had labrum tear surgery that was unsuccessful. Now er are going to try a PRP injection. I've been taking muscle relaxers for neck... will that interfere with my injection?