PRP Treatment for Shoulder Pain and Rotator Cuff

This video will go over PRP treatment for shoulder pain and explore how platelet rich plasma injections work. PRP injections are an exciting new treatment option that falls under the umbrella category of orthobiologics and regenerative medicine. It uses your body’s own platelets which are responsible for tissue healing, tissue remodeling, tissue proliferation, and in controlling pain and inflammation.

Initial studies looking at PRP for shoulder conditions had mixed results. Newer studies such as the ones below show more promising data. PRP treatment can help treat shoulder pain from partial rotator cuff tears, rotator cuff tendinopathy, and shoulder impingement.

Comparison of a Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection and a Conventional Steroid Injection for Pain Relief and Functional Improvement of Partial Supraspinatus Tears

Subacromial Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections Decrease Pain and Improve Functional Outcomes in Patients With Refractory Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy

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Jeffrey Peng MD is a nonoperative orthopedist and sports medicine specialist. He created a YouTube channel and blog to translate cutting edge medical knowledge and clinical research to benefit all those looking to live an active and healthy lifestyle. 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.

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[Andreggs-vk]

I did mine on my shoulder and holy water! Game change, just love the result! I didn't have to take any pain medication. my shoulder got swollen the first day, that's all, now i know why athletes do it to recover faster and avoid surgery note I'm a 33 years old male weight 140 pounds ❤

[MrBigAlan]

I've had my second one done on my rotator cuff last week.. definitely work for me..keep me from having surgery!

[bulldogkarma]

I wish he had the time to respond some of these comments as a follow-up.

[JamesG_]

Thoughts on PRP injections for a SLAP lesion? Really considering getting this done. Thanks

[MichaelRocray-inmi]

Ive had rotator cuff and labreal surgery and 6 cortisone injections, my shoulder is now reinjured my labrum and ive had one series of prp injections with no relief and went for my second series of injections, after the second injections ive experienced alot of pain, my dr didnt use ultrasound to inject my prp, should he have and can it cause the pain ive experienced

[Hardcortes]

Thanks for this video. Very informative. I get my round 1 of 3 injections into both shoulders this Wednesday.

[robbiejohnson]

I have bicep tendentious 2 weeks ago got PrP injection 2 areas it is alot better than it was I went for 2 months with pain no weight training it started at the gym I haven’t been there for 6 days did my whole workout like I had been on a regular schedule big mistakes two days later couldn’t move my arm

[jimi]

How often do you need to get them in the shoulder. I know the answer would vary on how severe pain is, injury type, etc. Just a basic protocol answer. Is it like monthly, every 6 months? One & done? Thank you.

[DrShaniaEsha]

How to do the procedure ? Want the see it .

[DavidWilliams-wrwb]

this gives me hope, have been dying for 10 years

[marksison]

Hi Dr Jeff! Will PRP injections help with labral tears and naturally removing para labral cysts ?

[thomaspescod]

Do all these favorable. PRP results apply to shoulder osteoarthritis?

[jackdorazio_]

Hi I’ve got a partial tear and cyst in my labrum for injuring it during jiu jitsu practice. I’ve been doing PT for about 8 weeks now and have healed a ton. I’m doing about 80% of my normal weight in the gym. I still can’t do pull-ups or things where my arm is outstretched above my head. Is PRP a good option for me?

[michaelamiras]

I have long bicep tendonosis and tendonitis, do they need to inject it directly to the tendon or tendon sheath will work?

[rurouni]

Dr Peng would prp work for inguinal hernia?

[fluttergrrl]

Is the literature more positive for a shoulder tear than for tennis elbow? Because PRP did little for my elbow, but my doctor is suggesting PRP for my shoulder tear.

[sigmacentauri]

PRP the Naturally dope sauce. Concentrated.

[dslee]

I have a 180 degree anterior labral tear. Do you think PRP could help heal up my shoulder?

[TimKingsandiego]

Is there any danger or potential conflict if a PRP injection is done within 2 months of a cortisone shot? Or is there any interaction between the two?

[skinfiddler]

Anyone know of where this is done in the Cleveland, or Columbus, OH areas??