The Los Angeles Times reported on Friday that Lakers All-Star center Dwight Howard will be flying back home to Los Angeles from Minneapolis to undergo a platelet rich plasma (PRP) treatment for his right shoulder injury. Dwight Howard aggravated his torn shoulder labrum Wednesday night during a game.
PRP consists of isolating platelets and growth factors from a patient's own blood in a blood draw like for a simple lab. These growth factors are then injected back to an injured area to accelerate the body's natural healing. This non-surgical procedure has a short recovery time and can be as short as a 30 minute office visit.
We are wishing Dwight Howard all the best and look forward to having him rejoin the LA Lakers soon.
PRP consists of isolating platelets and growth factors from a patient's own blood in a blood draw like for a simple lab. These growth factors are then injected back to an injured area to accelerate the body's natural healing. This non-surgical procedure has a short recovery time and can be as short as a 30 minute office visit.
We are wishing Dwight Howard all the best and look forward to having him rejoin the LA Lakers soon.
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, bone, and nerve injuries and conditions. She received her M.D. from University of Wisconsin Medical School.
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