I had cartilage worn on my knee… My doctor injected stem cells taken from stomach fat along with platelets. Is this usually part of the procedure? Dr. Andrew Blecher Although some doctors do provide this type of treatment, it is not the standard of care. There has not been a study or a protocol developed […]
How long can one wait before having a second injection? How is the treated knee usually monitored? Dr. Andrew Blecher There are no good answers to these questions as this procedure is still experimental. Have a question of your own? Ask the doc your PRP question today.
Can PRP be Used in Arthritis? Dr. Arockia Doss There are limited studies that show safety, efficacy in arthritis of the knee and hip. 1. Link 1 2. Link 2 The gist is this: If patients cannot have or refuse cortisone or surgery PRP is an option with appropriate consent, good post inj rehab protocol.’ […]
Hello, do you believe that prp therapy doesnt have any effect on arthrosis? Dr. Andrew Blecher It may provide some relief of symptoms for awhile but it will not affect cartilage loss. So far there are no good studies to show the benefits of PRP for arthritis. Have a question of your own? Ask the […]
Is PRP approved by the FDA in treating arthritis? Dr. Andrew Blecher PRP is a procedure and not a drug. Therefore PRP itself does not need FDA approval. However, the devices that separate and concentrate the PRP do need FDA approval. These devices recieve approval for use for specific treatments. As of yet I am […]
