Why has the use of Platelet Rich Plasma therapy for knee osteoarthritis seen a dramatic increase in the past few years? Because researchers are showing that PRP can regenerate tissue in patients suffering from knee osteoarthritis and PRP can also enhance healing after ligament reconstruction. In a very recent study, doctors found Platelet Rich Plasma therapy showed better improvement in patient’s knees than hyaluronic acid injection and placebo in reducing symptoms and improving function and quality of life.
In another study PRP was seen to be more effective than hyaluronic acid in younger, active patients with low-grade osteoarthritis. Doctors in Italy are pushing forward with research into PRP for knee osteoarthritis. Recently they suggested that recent convincing studies, investigating the different potentials of platelet-rich plasma, offers doctors an appealing alternative for the…
