Platelet Rich Plasma Injection

There's at least several of us here with sons who've done stem cell and/or PRP.  My guy had nerve impingement in the forearm causing significant pain in the elbow.  He did a steroid injection for that.  He did stem cell and PRP for a SLAP labrum tear in his shoulder.  Six weeks completely off, then started a return to throwing program.  No pain.  His velocity came back.  Truly remarkable stuff.

So after the PRP and associated rest, etc, is there a follow up MRI to see if the tear is actually healed?  Or is that the assumption if the player can throw pain free?

My son did not do a follow up MRI once he was pain free.

2019 had PRP, didn't work. Seems to be pretty common that it doesn't work from what I've read and heard. My suggestion is get a closed MRI with dye contrast done to see exactly what is going on. Send it to Andrews Sports Medicine for them to evaluate the MRI. Best move I made in a long, laborious process I wish I did sooner. Good luck to your son.

Thanks.  We did do the MRI with dye and it showed some fluid getting between the ligament and bone which isn't normal.  The doctors thought it was more fraying of the ligament rather than a tear.  I don't believe there are plans on a follow up MRI.  Doctor will be sending us to a PT that local MLB uses and have us start a throwing program that Dr. Andrews gives out.  Crossing fingers!

don't have any feedback,  just wish you luck.   Hate hearing about kids injured right when season is about to start.   If he wants to play the next level and is 88-90 I think he will find a way.   

FYI, my son did his PRP and stem cell at the Andrews Institute in Florida.  This is the location where Dr. Andrews practices.

He also saw a physical therapist there who gave him a PT gameplan post injections and before starting a throwing program.  And he was given names of therapists recommended by Andrews PT in our area who understand the throwing athlete. 

We wouldn’t have done the injections anywhere else other than with a doctor of Andrews’ caliber. Highly recommend going to Gulf Breeze for a second opinion. 

I 2nd Branson's experience & advice! Dr Andrews did sons' Stem Cell & PRP's in 2015...No issues since...He's a pro-player...just signed with Indians ("Injuns" to us Texans)

I can't add to the specifics of the PRP route to healing, but I'll add my 2 cents about the Andrews Clinic in Gulf Breeze. I've been there a few times driving a couple different friends over for treatment/evals. Each time we have seen well known pro athletes and the staff has treated my friends the exact same as the multimillionaire patients. They doctors there are extremely good at explaining and making you comfortable with complicated procedures and rehab plans.

If my 2022 were to stub his toe, you can bet that's where I would go for bandaids 😎

baseballmom posted:

I 2nd Branson's experience & advice! Dr Andrews did sons' Stem Cell & PRP's in 2015...No issues since...He's a pro-player...just signed with Indians ("Injuns" to us Texans)

 

CONGRATS BBMOM !!!!!!!!!   (BTW, I've been a life long Tribe fan through thick and mostly thin)

My son (2020) felt a pop last Dec at a camp.  Got an exam and dye MRI the next day.  Found 2 partial tears.  Got a PRP injection and put in a cast for 4 weeks.  Cast off and PT once a week for 2 months.  Started a slow return to throwing program.  Missed his freshman year but was able to play showcase in Jun & July and did great.  The PT was the key.  We didn't rush it.   

Mudnyeri posted:

My son (2020) felt a pop last Dec at a camp.  Got an exam and dye MRI the next day.  Found 2 partial tears.  Got a PRP injection and put in a cast for 4 weeks.  Cast off and PT once a week for 2 months.  Started a slow return to throwing program.  Missed his freshman year but was able to play showcase in Jun & July and did great.  The PT was the key.  We didn't rush it.   

Son also had PRP treatment after a small partial tear.  Had it done at Kerlan Jobe clinic in So Cal.  Many professional athletes, college athletes and high school from all different sports.  The usual 6-8 weeks down time, then PT and begin a throwing program.  A good throwing program for him was about 10 weeks.  He has been throwing 100% with no discomfort or problems (knock on wood), a position player.   Others have the opinion PRP is only delaying the inevitable (TJ surg) but hopefully that won't be the case with proper arm care.  Heard most insurances will not cover this procedure (mine did not).  Good luck.

I can't find any recent information about how this turned out, but UFGC brought PRP in-house in 2014.

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