PRP Therapy for Osteoarthritis

The body has a natural response to heal after the body experiences a musculoskeletal injury. And with recent advancements in the field of spine medicine, we are not able to target and enhance this natural inflammatory response to increase the healing process. This concept inspires what occurs with Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy.

PRP is an advanced therapeutic modality for treating musculoskeletal injuries, including tendon injury and degenerative cartilage disease. PRP is made of a high concentration of platelets that contain growth factors vital for tissue healing and regeneration. The PRP is then precisely injected into an area of soft tissue injury and helps repair and rebuild the damaged tissue.

This accelerated healing process leads to faster and more efficient healing of the injured tissue to a healthy state, which improves pain and overall function. PRP is effective for chronic tendonitis and may also work for patients with osteoarthritis.

OA is a common form of arthritis and affects millions of adults in the United States. It causes pain, functional limitation and can lead to disability. It is a significant public health problem. The current go-to therapies for OA include medications and steroid and hyaluronic acid injections. These often do not lead to consistent or satisfying results.