Dogders' right handed pitcher Zack Greinke returns to Los Angeles from Phoenix to receive Platelet Rich Plasma treatment for his right elbow injury Monday March 11, 2013. The wealthy right-handed pitcher (worth up to $159 million) was diagnosed with inflammation in the back of his pitching elbow. An MRI performed in Arizona last week showed there was no structural damage to the ligaments or tendons of the elbow. Greinke received an injection of platelet rich plasma (PRP) and anti-inflammatory medication and put on rest for 2-3 days with plan to return to a progressive throwing program.
PRP is platelet-rich plasma, which is taken from the patient's blood and injected into the affected area in a concentrated dose to promote healing. It has become relatively common for injuries such as this and made popular by elite athletes like Kobe Bryant, Hines Ward, and Tiger Woods.
PRP is platelet-rich plasma, which is taken from the patient's blood and injected into the affected area in a concentrated dose to promote healing. It has become relatively common for injuries such as this and made popular by elite athletes like Kobe Bryant, Hines Ward, and Tiger Woods.
W.C. Lee, M.D., is a UCLA-trained board certified specialist in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. She is an expert in platelet rich plasma non-surgical treatments. She specializes in the non-surgical treatment of muscle, arthritis, and nerve injuries and conditions. She received her M.D. from University of Wisconsin Medical School.
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