What is PRP?
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is a treatment prepared from your own blood. A small blood sample is processed to concentrate platelets and their biological factors, which are then injected into the painful or affected area.
How does PRP work?
Platelets release biological signals that may help regulate inflammation and support the body’s natural healing response. In selected patients with knee osteoarthritis, PRP may help reduce pain and improve knee function.
How is PRP prepared?
Blood collection → Centrifugation → Platelet separation → PRP preparation → Injection
The exact composition of PRP can vary depending on the preparation method.
Potential Benefits
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PRP is not a guaranteed cure for arthritis and should not be considered a substitute for knee replacement when surgery is appropriate.
Is PRP suitable for everyone?
No. Suitability depends on your age, symptoms, X-ray findings, severity of arthritis, activity level, medical history and previous treatments.
Important
PRP can help selected patients, but results vary. It does not guarantee cartilage regeneration or permanent relief.
Get your knee evaluated before deciding whether PRP is right for you.
Medical conference
Platelet-rich plasma is prepared from a small sample of your own blood. The platelets are concentrated and then injected into the painful area. In selected patients with knee osteoarthritis, PRP may reduce pain and improve function. It is not a cure for arthritis, it does not regrow lost cartilage, and it does not replace knee replacement when surgery is the right option.
A small sample of your own blood is taken in the clinic.
The sample is spun so the platelet-rich portion can be separated.
That portion is injected into the knee or the painful area. It does not regrow lost cartilage.
PRP may be discussed for selected patients with early knee osteoarthritis, when the aim is to reduce pain and improve function. Suitability depends on your symptoms, X-rays, and the rest of your health.
PRP is sometimes used for tendon pain and selected sports injuries. It is considered after an examination, and it is not a substitute for surgery when the joint is severely worn.
A nonsurgical option that may be discussed for knee osteoarthritis, tendon pain, and selected sports injuries. Results vary from person to person.
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