Topic
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP Injection)
Podcasts
Bone & Sports # 115Sep 22, 2026Understanding Platelet Poor Plasma in Orthobiologics
Could platelet poor plasma be the missing link in muscle injury recovery? On this episode of BackTable Bone & Sports, Dr. Larry Balle welcomes Dr. Ryan Kruse, a sports medicine physician at the University of Iowa and team physician for the Iowa Hawkeyes and US Soccer, to explain what platelet poor plasma actually contains and why it has become his primary treatment for acute muscle injury. They discuss how PPP differs from PRP, the challenges of defining the optimal dose, and the growing interest in exploring the bioactive components that make PPP worth keeping.
- Bone & Sports # 108Aug 4, 2026
ACL Rehab: Protocols & Best Practices
Time is money, but when it comes to ACL rehabilitation, the calendar alone does not determine readiness for return to play. On this episode of BackTable Bone & Sport, host Dr. Larry Balle is joined by returning guest Dr. Andy Glidewell to discuss modern protocols for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rehabilitation. They cover the ACL’s role in knee stability, common injury mechanisms, and why moving beyond timeline-based milestones is crucial for optimal recovery. Glidewell emphasizes that while surgery reconstructs the ligament, rehabilitation is what restores true knee function.
- Bone & Sports # 103Jun 30, 2026
Sports Medicine & Lifestyle Medicine Intersections
Lifestyle medicine isn’t new; it’s medicine’s original prescription, and it might be the most effective way to start treating your patients’ musculoskeletal health. In this episode of BackTable Bone & Sports, Dr. Larry Balle welcomes Dr. Megan Ferderber to discuss how foundational habits like nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress management, social connection, and avoiding risky substances can transform joint and tendon outcomes.
- Bone & Sports # 102Jun 25, 2026
Understanding PRP & Orthobiologics for Musculoskeletal Medicine
Are you truly understanding PRP and orthobiologics, or just following the latest trends in musculoskeletal medicine? In this episode of BackTable Bone and Sports, host Dr. Larry Balle and guest Dr. Jason Epstein explore the realities of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and orthobiologics in non-operative musculoskeletal medicine. They highlight why successful outcomes start with honest patient counseling, clear definitions of the procedure, and addressing common misconceptions such as PRP being “stem cells.”
- Bone & Sports # 68Feb 4, 2025
BackTable Basics: Lumbar Disc Access & Discography
The lumbar discogram is a cornerstone of musculoskeletal (MSK) radiology, as it enables interventionalists to pinpoint the exact level of discogenic back pain. In this episode of Backtable MSK, the Dr. Olivier Clerk-Lamalice and host Dr. Jacob Fleming explore the techniques and applications of the discogram, a procedure highly valued for its effectiveness in both diagnosis and pain management.
- Bone & Sports # 62Oct 29, 2024
Exploring Intradiscal PRP for Back Pain Relief
How are orthobiologics transforming the back pain treatment algorithm? In this episode of BackTable MSK, host Jacob Fleming is joined by Dr. Guilherme Ferreira Dos Santos to discuss the management of lumbar pain and the role of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections. Dr. Santos is trained in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation as well as Interventional Pain Medicine, and currently practices at the Hospital Clinic of Barcelona.
- Bone & Sports # 34Nov 8, 2023
Legends of MSK: Advancing Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
In this episode, host Dr. Jacob Fleming and Dr. Jason Cox interview musculoskeletal radiologist Dr. Jon Jacobson about the current uses and future role of musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasound.
ENT & Allergy # 122Aug 1, 2023Evaluation & Management of Patients with Olfactory Dysfunction
In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Zara Patel, director of endoscopic skull base surgery and professor of otolaryngology at Stanford, joins Dr. Shah to discuss the physiology behind olfactory dysfunction and evidence-based cutting-edge therapies.
- Bone & Sports # 9Jun 18, 2023
Disc Disease and Intradiscal Therapies
In this episode, host Dr. Jacob Fleming interviews Dr. Edward Yoon, interventional MSK radiologist and Chief of IR at the Hospital for Special Surgery. The doctors discuss novel intradiscal therapies to treat anterior column pain, as well as where the field of spine interventions is heading.
Women's Health # 14Feb 16, 2023Cosmetic Gynecology
In this episode, Dr. Mark Hoffman invites Dr. Cheryl Iglesia to shed light on the topic of cosmetic gynecology.
Vascular & IR # 273Dec 16, 2022Disc Disease and Intradiscal Therapies
In this episode, host Dr. Jacob Fleming interviews Dr. Edward Yoon, interventional MSK radiologist and Chief of IR at the Hospital for Special Surgery. The doctors discuss novel intradiscal therapies to treat anterior column pain, as well as where the field of spine interventions is heading.