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Why PRP or Stem Cell Treatments Sometimes Fail

Video · Mar 17, 2026 · Dr. Danny Clark

In this video, we explain some of the most common reasons these treatments fail — and why the real issue is often an incorrect diagnosis from the start.

Just because an X-ray shows arthritis doesn’t always mean arthritis is the true cause of your pain. Many people have arthritis that isn’t actually painful, while the real problem could be a ligament injury, tendon injury, or another structure entirely.

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