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MORE ON PRPDodgers vice president of medical services Stan Conte said there is no indisputable medical evidence that PRP (platelet-rich plasma) injections quicken the healing process.
Several Dodgers have used platement-rich plasma therapy
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"He was the right person because the alternative would have probably ended his career," said ElAttrache, who was familiar with the early research on PRP and recommended its use to the Dodgers.
Several Dodgers have used platelet-rich plasma therapy
69 days ago
"He was the right person because the alternative would have probably ended his career," said ElAttrache, who was familiar with the early research on PRP and recommended its use to the Dodgers.
Dodgers' Zack Greinke in limbo because of sore elbow
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ElAttrache didn't order another MRI exam Monday, instead prescribing Greinke an injection of platelet-rich plasma and anti-inflammatory medication.
Inflammation is cause of Greinke's elbow pain
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ElAttrache did not order a new MRI exam, instead prescribing anti-inflammatory medication, an injection of platelet-rich plasma to accelerate healing, and two or three days of rest.
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The 2009 AL Cy Young Award winner, signed to a $147 million, six-year contract in December as a free agent, received an injection of platelet-rich plasma and anti-inflammatory medication.
Dodgers' Chad Billingsley has strong outing against Texas Rangers
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But Billingsley opted for rest and a pair of platelet-rich plasma injections in the elbow instead.
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Granger also underwent platelet-rich plasma injections on his ailing knee back in September.
Dodgers' Billingsley ready for spring debut against Cubs
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Rather than undergo Tommy John surgery, which would have kept him out for the entire 2013 season, Billingsley opted to undergo two platelet-rich plasma injections.
Howard remains sidelined in Brooklyn
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Howard underwent platelet rich plasma (PRP) therapy in Los Angeles on Saturday after aggravating an injured right shoulder during last Wednesday's game against Phoenix.