Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Repeated leukocyte-poor platelet-rich plasma injections during and after double-row suture-bridge arthroscopic ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Published results showed platelet-rich plasma injection for rotator cuff disease may not have worse pain relief ...

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections have emerged as a cutting-edge, non-surgical treatment option for sports medicine injuries. As explained by Guthrie Sports Medicine physician Dr. Rex Gido, "PRP ...

Rotator cuff tears can happen suddenly from injury or develop gradually with age, and not every tear requires surgery. Bob Burks, MD, talks to Tom Miller, MD, about how to recognize when treatment is ...

Dear Mayo Clinic: I’m a 49-year-old man, and I’ve played tennis for many years without any injuries. But a few weeks ago, I developed pain in my shoulder during a match and was diagnosed with a ...

A rotator cuff tear is marked by damage to one (or more) of the four tendons that stabilize the shoulder joint. Warning signs of a torn rotator cuff are typically felt in the shoulder area. Both ...

Surgery may be necessary to repair a rotator cuff tear. Recovery may take several months or longer and require a period of complete rest followed by progressive rehabilitation. Share on Pinterest ...

Medicare only covers PRP injections for the treatment of nonhealing diabetic wounds, and the treatment must meet specific criteria. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is a controversial therapy that ...

Medicare only covers PRP injections for the treatment of chronic, nonhealing diabetic wounds. Coverage is limited to 20 weeks of treatment using FDA-approved equipment and technologies. Medicare does ...