MSK and Sports Advanced Clinical Focus Session: Rapid Fire Insights: PRP Unveiled - Addressing Provider’s Top Questions with the Latest Evidence in Modern Medicine-Session Recording

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The video transcript presents an advanced clinical session titled "Rapid Fire Insights: PRP and MUSK," aimed at answering top provider questions on PRP (platelet-rich plasma) using the latest evidence. The session features a powerhouse panel of sports medicine physicians discussing updated research and techniques in PRP use, moving beyond basic knowledge to improve clinical care. Dr. Jen Suhu, the moderator, introduces the session by highlighting the global significance of musculoskeletal disorders and the rising use of PRP due to its potential benefits in healing, pain relief, and function. Despite these advantages, PRP faces challenges like variability in preparation, lack of standardization, and cost issues as it is typically not covered by insurance.<br /><br />The panel covers various aspects of PRP, including pre-procedural considerations, PRP versus platelet-poor plasma (PPP) for muscle injuries, and ideal PRP compositions. Discussions include patient-specific factors like medication interference and dietary factors affecting PRP efficacy. Dr. Berrigan covers optimal PRP dosing, noting higher doses improve outcomes in certain conditions but a standard approach is needed. Dr. Bowers introduces research suggesting that PPP may be more effective than PRP for muscle injuries by reducing fibrosis. Dr. Boettcher discusses PRP delivery mechanisms, touching on injection techniques and the influence of local anesthetics on PRP's effectiveness.<br /><br />Lastly, Dr. Yuan gives an overview of the best evidence for PRP efficacy in various musculoskeletal conditions, concluding that while there is support for its use in conditions like plantar fasciopathy, more research is needed for other conditions. The panel discusses challenges like inconsistency in preparation methods affecting insurance coverage, highlighting a need for further standardization and evidence before broader acceptance and insurance reimbursement can be expected.

Keywords

PRP

platelet-rich plasma

musculoskeletal disorders

sports medicine

clinical care

healing

pain relief

PRP preparation

insurance coverage

PPP

muscle injuries

PRP efficacy