Platelet-Rich Plasma for Degenerative Knee Joints: What is the Evidence?

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has been gaining popularity for degenerative joints because of its success and ease of performing procedure; however, there is a lack of standardized protocols for PRP preparation and clinical applications. Various studies have reported inconsistency and variations in thei...

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Main Authors: Kanchan Sharma, Gautam Das, B Sarvesh, Amit Agarwal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2019-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Pain
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Online Access:http://www.indianjpain.org/article.asp?issn=0970-5333;year=2019;volume=33;issue=3;spage=126;epage=130;aulast=Sharma
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Summary:Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has been gaining popularity for degenerative joints because of its success and ease of performing procedure; however, there is a lack of standardized protocols for PRP preparation and clinical applications. Various studies have reported inconsistency and variations in their results. Evidence are inconclusive for its usage in knee osteoarthritis. We conducted a search in the English language literature using keywords such as “Platelet-rich plasma,” “knee joint,” “osteoarthritis,” “techniques,” “growth factors,” or “complications” in PubMed, Embase, and Google Scholar databases. Obtained articles were scrutinized and relevant content was included. This article has reviewed various studies regarding the definition, preparation, concentrates, and clinical application of PRP with respect to degenerative knee joint.
ISSN:0970-5333