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PRP therapy is being explored as a potential treatment option for knee osteoarthritis, but it's important to consider the stage of your condition.

Here's a breakdown:

Advanced Knee Osteoarthritis: If your knee arthritis is severe, a total knee replacement might be the most effective course of action. Discuss this possibility with your doctor.
Early Stage Knee Osteoarthritis: In the early stages, doctors typically recommend non-surgical approaches like lifestyle modifications including exercise programs, physiotherapy, and dietary adjustments to manage your pain and improve joint function.
The PRP Window: People who fall somewhere between early and advanced stages might be candidates for PRP injections, depending on specific selection criteria set by their doctor. If you meet these criteria, your doctor or surgeon might recommend PRP injections as a potential way to promote healing and reduce pain.

The key takeaway is to consult with a doctor to determine the best course of treatment for your specific knee osteoarthritis condition.They can assess the severity, explore all options, and advise you on whether PRP therapy is a suitable approach for you.

PRP therapy falls under the exciting field of regenerative medicine. It harnesses the body's own potential for healing by concentrating platelets, the tiny powerhouses in your blood. Platelets contain numerous growth factors, which act like messengers that can:
1 Jumpstart healing: When PRP is injected into an injured area, like a tendon or arthritic joint, the growth factors are believed to kickstart your body's natural healing processes.
2 Promote cell growth: These growth factors may stimulate the growth and activity of cells involved in tissue repair.
3 Reduce inflammation: PRP may also play a role in reducing inflammation, which can contribute to pain and tissue damage.
The overall goal is to deliver a concentrated dose of these healing factors directly to the injured or diseased tissue. This concentrated punch may accelerate healing, potentially reducing pain and improving function in the affected area.
While PRP holds promise, research is ongoing to fully understand its effectiveness for various conditions.

DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in the video are the doctor’s personal views based on his own experience. Kindly do not use this information for your treatment decisions without your doctor’s advice. Please follow the advice of your surgeon/doctor for best results. This video is intended solely for educational purposes and should not be used for medicolegal purposes.

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