Current Literature of PRP and Knee Osteoarthritis


Knee osteoarthritis is very prevalent in the US population. Approximately 20% of the population over the age of 45 has OA. Treatment for is knee OA is not perfect and many people not do not qualify for treatment secondary to medical, health or age reasons. PRP may be beneficial in certain patient populations. We have a better understanding of the mechanism involved with PRP and there are multiple conflicting randomized controlled trials. Physicians should be aware of all possible options for patients.

Learning Objectives

Following the completion of this lecture, the participant will:

  1. Appreciate and understand PRP
  2. Understand current literature surrounding PRP
  3. Recognizing good/poor randomized controlled trials
  4. Differentiate between good/poor PRP