Effectiveness of the Platelet Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Early Osteoarthritis Knee: A Prospective Study
Abstract: Knee osteoarthritis is one of the leading causes of physical impairment and pain in the elderly. Symptomatic knee osteoarthritis is most common in people over the age of 60. It is a clinical condition characterized by joint inflammation and a multifactorial etiopathogenesis. The prevalence of OA in India is reported to be between 17 and 60.6%. The efficacy of platelet-rich plasma in knee osteoarthritis is currently being debated. his prospective study evaluates the efficacy of platelet rich plasma PRP injections in the treatment of early osteoarthritis of the knee. Thirty patients were treated and followed up over six months to assess pain reduction, stiffness decrease, and improvement in physical function using the WOMAC and VAS scales. Results indicated significant improvements in all measured outcomes, suggesting that PRP injections may serve as an effective, lowcost treatment option with minimal side effects for early knee osteoarthritis. Further randomized controlled trials are recommended to confirm these findings and establish PRP as a standard treatment.
Keywords: Early osteoarthritis of knee, platelet rich plasma, PRP injection, Pain management, Physical function improvement
How to Cite?: Dr. Nagulapati Vishnu Vardhan Reddy, Dr. S M Abeed, Dr. Tippareddy Varun Reddy, "Effectiveness of the Platelet Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Early Osteoarthritis Knee: A Prospective Study", Volume 13 Issue 8, August 2024, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1703-1708, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR24823205345, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR24823205345