Osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of disability and impaired quality of life globally. The current treatment options for OA vary from conservative approaches to joint replacement. This article summarizes the outcomes of a recent clinical study that used arthroscopic debridement and autologous conditioned plasma for the treatment of osteoarthritic knee. Knee osteoarthritis is a prevalent pathology that increases with age.
Worldwide estimates are that 9.6% of men and 18% of women aged over 60 years have symptomatic osteoarthritis. Several risk factors have been identified for knee OA. Systemic risk factors include advancing age, gender, and genetic configuration, while local factors would include anatomy, trauma, body mass index, repetitive use, and bone density. These factors either cause extreme forces to be applied to the joint or disrupt the protective mechanisms of the joint,…
