Not All PRP is Created Equal:
How Preparation Methods Influence Outcomes
May 18th, 2026
5PM PST/ 8PM EST
Monday, May 18 at 5pm PT | 8pm ET
OBJECTIVES
• Differentiate key PRP preparation variables (e.g. platelet concentration, leukocyte content, activation methods, centrifugation protocols) and how they influence biologic composition and therapeutic potential
• Evaluate the clinical implications of PRP heterogeneity by correlating formulation differences with current evidence across musculoskeletal indications, including pain, function, and tissue healing outcomes
• Apply evidence-based decision making to PRP selection and utilization, incorporating patient-specific factors, pathology, and procedural technique to optimize treatment efficacy and consistency in clinical practice
MEET THE PRESENTER
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Steven K. Poon, M.D., C.A.Q.S.M
Steven K. Poon, M.D., C.A.Q.S.M is a primary care physician specializing in sports medicine at the Mayo Clinic in Tempe, AZ. He holds a B.S. in chemistry from Tufts University, a medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine, and completed his residency in family medicine at Wake Forest University. Dr. Poon further advanced his expertise with a fellowship in primary care sports medicine at the University of Washington. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, where he serves as vice chair of the Academic Interest Group and chairperson of the Annual Combined Survey Subcommittee. Dr. Poon’s clinical interests include the prevention of sudden cardiac arrest in athletes, ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal interventions, and concussion care and research.