Advanced PRP Applications
You'll be able to plan and discuss PRP applications for musculoskeletal conditions, sexual wellness procedures, and hair restoration with a clearer grasp of technique and patient selection.
What this track covers
This track extends PRP beyond facial aesthetics into orthopedic, sexual wellness, and hair restoration applications. It covers patient selection, preparation, and injection approach for conditions like knee osteoarthritis, tendinopathies, O-Shot and P-Shot procedures, and hair loss protocols, with an emphasis on technique reasoning and appropriate use.
What you will practice
- Selecting candidates for PRP in knee osteoarthritis versus other joint pathology
- Reasoning through injection approach for rotator cuff and tendon conditions under guidance
- Discussing O-Shot and P-Shot procedure goals with patients considering sexual wellness treatment
- Evaluating hair restoration candidates and setting realistic expectations
- Recognizing contraindications and red flags across PRP application areas
Simulator scenario
A patient with chronic lateral elbow pain presents asking about PRP injection, requiring the clinician to work through history, exam findings, and shared decision-making before recommending a course of action.
Board question topics
- Patient selection criteria for orthopedic PRP applications
- Mechanism and rationale behind PRP for tendinopathy
- Counseling considerations for O-Shot and P-Shot candidates
- Recognizing when hair restoration referral or alternative treatment is appropriate
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