By Dr. John L. Ferrell III, M.D.(*) ⚡ Quick Answer PRP (platelet-rich plasma) is derived from a standard blood draw and delivers a concentrated dose of growth factors to the injured area. BMAC (bone marrow aspirate concentrate) is derived from a bone marrow harvest and […]
By Dr. John L. Ferrell III, M.D.(*) ⚡ Quick Answer PRP (platelet-rich plasma) is not covered by most commercial insurance plans, Medicare, or Medicaid in 2026. Insurers classify it as “investigational,” which means patients pay out of pocket. Tricare offered provisional coverage for PRP in […]
By Dr. John L. Ferrell III, M.D.(*) ⚡ Quick Answer Cortisone works faster. PRP works longer. In head-to-head clinical trials, cortisone injections typically provide stronger short-term pain relief in the first four to six weeks. But by six months, and especially at twelve months, PRP […]
By Dr. John L. Ferrell III, M.D.(*) ⚡ Quick Answer Most physicians recommend no more than 3 to 4 cortisone shots per year in a single joint, with at least 6 weeks between injections. But the real question is not just how often you can […]
By Dr. John L. Ferrell III, M.D.(*) ⚡ Quick Answer Hyaluronic acid (HA) knee injections fail most often because they are prescribed at the wrong stage of arthritis. HA works by supplementing the synovial fluid that lubricates the joint, but when cartilage damage is advanced […]
By Dr. John L. Ferrell III, M.D.(*) ⚡ Quick Answer: What Can Regenerative Medicine Do for a Summer Sports Injury? The conventional approach (rest, ice, cortisone) manages symptoms. It does not repair tissue. Treatments like PRP, Prolotherapy, and EPAT use your body’s own biology to […]
By Dr. John L. Ferrell III, M.D.(*) ⚡ Quick Summary: The PRP Revolution A decade ago, Platelet-Rich Plasma was a “bold” new idea. Today, it is a cornerstone of modern orthopedics: Validated by Science: We have moved from anecdotal stories to Level 1 clinical data […]
By Dr. John L. Ferrell III, M.D.(*) ⚡ Clinical Insight: Nerve Regeneration If you are living with the burning or numbness of neuropathy, here is how PRP changes the treatment equation: Targets the Root Cause: While pills “mute” the pain, PRP aims to repair the […]
By Dr. John L. Ferrell III, M.D.(*) ⚡ Quick Answer: Healing Shoulders with MFAT If you are struggling with a rotator cuff tear, here is why our research-backed MFAT treatment is a game changer: Beyond Steroids: Unlike cortisone, which can weaken tendons over time, MFAT […]
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