Hugh 0ne Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 So, apparently there's a new treatment in sports medicine called PRP, or platelet rich plasma. I'm training for the NYC marathon in November, and once again am having knee pain associated with my ITB (iliotibial band - runner's knee), so my orthopedist suggested PRP. Anyone know anything about this or had it done? NY Times article: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/17/sports/17blood.html?_r=1 Going today at noon, hoping for a succesful treatment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wolf Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 So, apparently there's a new treatment in sports medicine called PRP, or platelet rich plasma. I'm training for the NYC marathon in November, and once again am having knee pain associated with my ITB (iliotibial band - runner's knee), so my orthopedist suggested PRP. Anyone know anything about this or had it done? NY Times article: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/17/sports/17blood.html?_r=1 Going today at noon, hoping for a succesful treatment. I'd rather have a shot of tequila but hey..whatever works for you! Seriously, though, I have never heard of it. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman_Nick Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Blood Doper. I hope your knee feels better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted September 4, 2009 Author Share Posted September 4, 2009 Blood Doper. I hope your knee feels better! I'd let 'em shoot a combo of heroin and steroids into my knee if it would fix it. I have no moral reservations when it comes to this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 I would let ARod's cousin inject you with unknown things and not ask a lot of questions about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBalata Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 I think you can get the AIDS that way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 I believe you use your own blood and its basically taking the plasma platelets out of the blood and isolating them. Then they re-inject those platelets back into your knee. Plasma is a very common treatment for burn patients and such. I've been donating plasma for years and I've only briefly heard of the PRP treatment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 I offer my platelets to you Hugh. Once injected you will grow hair on your back an have enormous genitalia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 I was sneaking in your underwear drawer last night and put some extra platelets in there. Is that what it means? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted September 4, 2009 Author Share Posted September 4, 2009 I was sneaking in your underwear drawer last night and put some extra platelets in there. Is that what it means? Hawt. Did you sniff the crotch of my yellow thong? I wore that thing for 3 days straight without showering and haven't washed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 I offer my platelets to you Hugh. Once injected you will grow hair on your back an have enormous genitalia **My Daily Chuckle** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westvirginia Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 I offer my platelets to you Hugh. Once injected you will grow hair on your back an have enormous genitalia Unfortunately you'll also have an unexplained affectation for gaudy gold jewelry and driving a Camaro up the NJ turnpike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted September 4, 2009 Author Share Posted September 4, 2009 Unfortunately you'll also have an unexplained affectation for gaudy gold jewelry and driving a Camaro up the NJ turnpike. Wearing a wife beater. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 (edited) Wearing a wife beater. With tons of gel in your .. um... ah ....nevermind Edited September 4, 2009 by whomper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_bone65 Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 With tons of gel in your .. um... ah ....nevermind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Once injected you will grow an enormous back an have hair on your genitalia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 So, apparently there's a new treatment in sports medicine called PRP, or platelet rich plasma. I'm training for the NYC marathon in November, and once again am having knee pain associated with my ITB (iliotibial band - runner's knee), so my orthopedist suggested PRP. Anyone know anything about this or had it done? NY Times article: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/17/sports/17blood.html?_r=1 Going today at noon, hoping for a succesful treatment. just dont run shorty... it will not make you taller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted September 4, 2009 Author Share Posted September 4, 2009 OK, so that sucked. Having a 4 inch long needle jammed into the side of your knee kinda blows. Can't wait to see the clever edits on that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 OK, so that sucked. Having a 4 inch long needle jammed into the side of your knee kinda blows. Can't wait to see the clever edits on that one. if anyone can eyeball a 4 inch needle, it's hugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westvirginia Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 OK, so the doc had a 4 inch long needle I sucked. Having a 4 inch long needle jammed into you when you're on your knee kinda makes me blow. Can't wait to see the clever edits on that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 OK, so that sucked. Having a knee jammed into your 4 inch needle kinda blows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redfish Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Michael Young of the Texas Rangers recently had a PRP injection in an attempt to heal quickly from a hamstring strain Sorry, can't find a link, but the injection is supposed to expedite and localize healing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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