A member asked:
i have pttd and tendonitis in my left foot from rigid flat feet. i wear a custom brace, which helps. am i a candidate for prp?
4 doctor answers
Dr. Eric Bluman answered
23 years experience Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery
No: Prp has been used in a number of situations to help heal tissues. When you have a rigid deformity prp will not restore the motion and regeration of the tendons will not improve your situation. A custom brace such as an ankle foot arthosis or arizona brave are non-operative options. Operative treatmetn would consist of a hindfoot fusion.
Answered on May 31, 2016
Dr. Arnold Beresh answered
41 years experience Podiatry
Probably not: Due to the construct of your foot I do not think prp will help.
Answered on May 31, 2016
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Dr. Wenjay Sung answered
14 years experience Podiatry
PRP : Prp has been controversial because it may or may not have a direct benefit for arthritis or posterior tibial tendon, although there are some clinical studies that show a benefit, there are just as many that show no clinical benefit. For someone with rigid flatfoot, there would be little to no benefit for your deformity. Lastly, i know of no insurance coverage for prp.
Answered on May 23, 2013
Dr. Daniel Lebowitz answered
24 years experience Anti-Aging Medicine
Maybe not: PRP will help to heal any sort of degeneration or injury. However, a rigid deformity will probably not respond to prp.
Answered on Sep 28, 2016
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Dr. Carla Enriquez answered
50 years experience Pediatrics
Maybe : Or a pediatric orthopedist.
A 26-year-old male asked:
Is there a permanent solution for recurring Achilles tendonitis from being fat and having flat feet?
Dr. Luis Villaplana answered
35 years experience Internal Medicine
No: No permanent fixes.
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Dr. Oscar Novick answered
58 years experience Pediatrics
Training: You are better off waiting a few days for the tendinitis to recede instead of worsening the condition.
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