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Chad Mineo: Platelet-Rich Plasma as an Adjunct to Rehabilitation in Grade 2 Hamstring Injuries
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Apr 1, 2026, 14:44

Chad Mineo: Platelet-Rich Plasma as an Adjunct to Rehabilitation in Grade 2 Hamstring Injuries

Chad Mineo, Physician Extender and Research Coordinator at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, shared a post on LinkedIn about a recent article by Clevio Desouza et al, adding:

“Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) for Hamstrings:

High-quality ultrasound plus high-quality intervention equals better outcomes.

PRP hasn’t consistently beaten rehab for hamstring injuries—but context matters.

A 2025 RCT in European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology showed:

US-guided PRP plus rehab equals faster RTP (approximately 26 versus approximately 34 days) plus improved early healing

Compare that to the negative British Journal of Sports Medicine (2015) trial:

  • No imaging guidance
  • Questionable PRP prep
  • Broad patient selection

Not all PRP, or studies, are created equal.

Approach for grade 2 hamstrings:

  • Rehab is the foundation (objective RTP criteria)
  • PRP equals adjunct with uncertain upside
  • Only if done right (image guidance, true PRP, structured rehab)
  • Expect modest gains (days, not reinjury prevention)

Bottom line: PRP isn’t a magic bullet—but in the right hands, it may provide an edge.”

Title: Efficacy of platelet-rich plasma in grade 2 hamstring muscle injuries: results from a randomized controlled trial

Authors: Clevio Desouza, Vijay Shetty

Read the Full Article on Springer Nature.

Chad Mineo: Platelet-Rich Plasma as an Adjunct to Rehabilitation in Grade 2 Hamstring Injuries

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