Knee Osteoarthritis: Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections Are Non-Inferior to Conventional Joint Injection Treatments

Author

John Riley Clark, University of the PacificFollow

Date of Award

4-1-2019

Document Type

Capstone

Degree Name

Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Department

Physician Assistant Education

First Advisor

Mark Christiansen

Abstract

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) has emerged as a promising treatment of OA, particularly in large joints. For the treatment of knee OA PRP is non-inferior to the traditional methods, in improving function, pain, and ADLs. PRP is promising due to its autologous nature and appeal with the ever-increasing push for holistic or “natural” options in therapeutics. The patient will utilize properties of their own body to bolster an anti-inflammatory response and potentially improve the function of the knee cartilage. Although it requires fluid collection from a patient and processing which may be slightly time intensive, it offers an alternative to synthetic and potentially harmful traditional interventions in CS and HA injections.

Recommended Citation

Clark, John Riley, "Knee Osteoarthritis: Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections Are Non-Inferior to Conventional Joint Injection Treatments" (2019). Physician Assistant Capstones. 8.
https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/pa-capstones/8