We are beginning clinical trials of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections in patients suffering with knee arthritis. There is an increasing “boomer” population with earlier knee arthritis as a result from prior trauma including meniscal tears & arthroscopies with scarring and cartilage loss etc. This phenomenon is termed “chondropenia.” We are searching for non-invasive alternatives to knee replacements in these active individuals.
Patients will receive a series of injections under ultrasound guidance to insure proper placement. X-rays and MRI’s, are taken into account & cartilage growth will be measured on serial ultrasound evaluations. Multiple pain score measures will be recorded as well. We plan on publishing this data so that the medical community can learn more about the promising role of PRP injections in cartilage disorders.
Tags: knee arthritis, knee cartilage, knee pain, osteoarthritis, platelet rich plasma, PRP, PRP clinical trials, PRP Study
I am very interested in your study. I have already had orthoscopy on my left knee. It is bone on bone and gives me a lot of pain. Now my right knee is giving me problems like the left prior to my surgery. I would be interested in hearing from you.
Barry
I am currently a knee joint pain sufferer in both knees. I am 68 yrs. old, but this condition has only existed for the past 6-8 yrs. My rheumatoidologist is treating me for OA with prescription medications for pain. I would like an aggressive effort at addressing the root cause rather than the symptoms. Your clinical trials seem very appealing to me and I would seriously consider participating.
Terry