PRP Injections for the Shoulder
Shoulder PRP injections use components from your own blood to support local healing in selected cases — for example around the rotator cuff, with impingement-related pain, or with chronic symptoms — always after an MRI review and a focused clinical exam. Your assessment and treatment take place at the private clinic in Bnei Reem, near Gedera.
- A focused shoulder exam and a biologic candidacy review
- PRP injection performed with sterile technique
- Follow-up, load guidance and rehabilitation coordination
Who is PRP appropriate for?
Selected patients with joint pain or tendon pain in the knee or shoulder, following a specialist assessment — PRP is not a universal fix for every kind of pain.
Those looking for a conservative option before surgery, or an adjunct that strengthens a structured rehabilitation program.
Anyone with realistic expectations: PRP supports your healing biology but does not guarantee the same outcome in every case.
What does the process look like?
History and a shoulder exam, including night pain and activity triggers.
Imaging review (MRI/ultrasound) and a candidacy check for biologic therapy.
The injection, performed with sterile technique and clear, realistic expectations.
Follow-up, load guidance and rehabilitation coordination.
Outcomes, recovery and success rates
Studies and clinical experience show meaningful pain relief in some patients; results vary with the diagnosis and your medical background.
Early change may appear over weeks 2–8, and the full effect is usually assessed around 8–12 weeks.
If there is no response, we plan the next steps together — continued conservative care, a repeat injection or a surgical direction, based on the 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
Shoulder PRP may be discussed when symptoms persist around tendons or soft tissue and your specialist judges that a biologic boost to local healing fits the clinical picture — never as an automatic substitute for surgery.
PRP, physiotherapy and surgery
Structured physiotherapy is often as important as the injection itself. When a full-thickness rotator cuff tear or instability needs repair, the main plan is surgical, and PRP is considered only within specific recovery contexts.
FAQ — shoulder PRP
Is shoulder PRP appropriate for every painful shoulder?
No. Candidacy depends on your diagnosis, age, activity level and imaging — and is decided only after evaluation by a shoulder specialist.
How soon can I return to sport after shoulder PRP?
It varies with your diagnosis and the load involved; many patients progress gradually over roughly 4–12 weeks, guided by medical and physiotherapy advice.
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.