PRP injections for the shoulder
Shoulder PRP uses components from your own blood to support local healing in selected cases — for example around the rotator cuff, impingement-related pain, or chronic symptoms after MRI review and a focused exam. Assessment and treatment are provided at the clinic in Bnei Reem.
- Shoulder exam and biologic candidacy review
- Sterile PRP injection
- Follow-up, load guidance, and rehab coordination
Who is PRP appropriate for?
Selected patients with joint or tendon pain in knee or shoulder after specialist assessment — not a universal fix for all pain.
Those seeking a conservative option before surgery, or an adjunct to structured rehabilitation.
When expectations are realistic: PRP supports healing biology but does not guarantee outcomes in every case.
What does the process look like?
History and shoulder exam, including night pain and activity triggers.
Imaging review (MRI/ultrasound) and candidacy for biologic therapy.
Injection performed with sterile technique and clear expectations.
Follow-up, load guidance, and rehab coordination.
Outcomes, recovery, and success rates
Studies and clinical experience show pain improvement in some patients; results vary by diagnosis and medical background.
Early change may appear over weeks 2–8; full effect is often assessed around 8–12 weeks.
If there is no response, we plan next steps — conservative care, repeat injection, or surgical direction based on findings.
Typical treatment timeline
Treatment day
0–48 hours
Avoid heavy loading; ice as advised
Early response
Weeks 1–2
Gradual improvement in pain and motion
Rehab phase
Weeks 3–8
Graded exercises with physiotherapy
Outcome review
8–12 weeks
Plan next steps or return to activity
When shoulder PRP may be considered
PRP may be discussed when symptoms persist around tendons or soft tissues and your specialist believes a biologic boost to local healing fits the clinical picture — not as a universal substitute for surgery.
PRP, physiotherapy, and surgery
Structured physiotherapy is often as important as the injection itself. For full-thickness tears or instability that needs repair, the primary plan may be surgical, with PRP considered only in specific recovery contexts.
FAQ — shoulder PRP
Is shoulder PRP appropriate for every painful shoulder?
No. Candidacy depends on diagnosis, age, activity level, and imaging — after evaluation by a shoulder-focused orthopedic specialist.
How soon can I return to sport after shoulder PRP?
It varies by diagnosis and load; many patients progress gradually over roughly 4–12 weeks per medical and physiotherapy guidance.
Medical insurance arrangements
Arrangements with Leumit health fund apply. For other health funds and supplemental insurance, verify eligibility and reimbursement directly with your insurer.
Orthopedic care in Israel’s south & center
Dr. Hagai Moskovich, a senior orthopedic surgeon, sees patients for consultation and follow-up at the clinic in Bnei Reem — easy to reach from Gedera, Ashdod, Beer Sheva, and nearby areas, with patients also coming from the center. Surgery as an operating surgeon takes place at additional hospitals according to the clinical pathway and applicable arrangements.