Report: Alec Pierce had a second PRP injection to speed up healing in ankle
Alec Pierce's recovery timeline is in question after conflicting reports about his treatment
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What happened
Alec Pierce received a second PRP injection to accelerate healing in his ankle. This is according to NBC Sports, which cites a report.
The Colts' wide receiver is recovering from ankle surgery. IndyStar, however, disputes this, citing a source who claims Pierce did not receive a PRP injection post-surgery.
The Colts' general manager has stated that Pierce is making great progress in his recovery. The conflicting reports leave the exact nature of Pierce's treatment unclear.
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Sources (9)
- Colts WR Alec Pierce receives second PRP injection in ankle: Source The New York Times · 13h ago
- Colts GM Chris Ballard provides an update on WR Alec Pierce, ankle injury IndyStar · 13h ago
- Chris Ballard: Alec Pierce did not receive second PRP injection NBC Sports · 13h ago
- Colts WR Alec Pierce reportedly had another PRP injection in rehabbing left ankle stampedeblue.com · 1d ago
- Josh Downs, other Colts players return for joint practice v. Patriots Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Another PRP injection for Alec Pierce’s ankle NBC Sports · 1d ago
- Source: Colts WR Alec Pierce did NOT receive PRP injection post-surgery IndyStar · 1d ago
- Alec Pierce 'making great progress' in recovery, Colts GM says ESPN · 1d ago
- Report: Alec Pierce had a second PRP injection to speed up healing in ankle NBC Sports · 1d ago
Questions people are asking
What is a PRP injection?
A PRP injection is a treatment that uses a concentration of a patient's own platelets to accelerate the healing of injured tendons, ligaments, muscles and joints.
What is the Colts' stance on Pierce's recovery?
The Colts' general manager has stated that Pierce is making great progress in his recovery.
What is the source of the conflicting information about Pierce's treatment?
NBC Sports cites a report stating that Pierce received a second PRP injection. IndyStar, however, disputes this, citing a source who claims Pierce did not receive a PRP injection post-surgery.
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