I have been a runner for 44 years and ran 24 marathons. About 4 years ago I began having horrible hip pain. I was told I needed a hip replacement. Some time after the pain became unbearable, I went to Dr. Bennett with the hope that he could help me. He has done just that. He suggested PRP. I have gotten 4 injections of PRP, one a year. I will say, I felt an immediate improvement. My pain dropped from almost unbearable to barely any pain. By the way, I do not take drugs for pain. Occassionally I may feel a little discomfort if I move the wrong way, but I am exercising - spinning, using the stairstepper, biking, and weight training. I do run occasionally on the treadmill, but no long distances. My daily activities are back to normal - pain free. I would strongly recommend to anyone contemplating surgery, that PRP be tried first. It has made a tremendous difference in my life.