Such injections continue to show promise in several conditions; but specifically for degenerative arthritis. ... Now Mom is considering therapy with platelet-rich plasma by an orthopedic doctor.

Now Mom is considering therapy with platelet-rich plasma by an orthopedic doctor. The therapy costs $1,200 and is not covered by insurance. There is a list of supplements to be taken in ...

Several types of injections are used to relieve knee arthritis symptoms, such as steroid injections, hyaluronic acid (HA), platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and regenerative therapies.

Dear Dr. Roach: My mother is in her mid-60s and was diagnosed with osteoarthritis of the thumb last year. ... Now Mom is considering therapy with platelet-rich plasma by an orthopedic doctor.

Injections of platelet-rich plasma are no better than placebo for helping reduce knee pain in people with knee joint osteoarthritis, an Australian clinical trial led by researchers at the ...

I have arthritis in my spine and have been experiencing great pain since August. My problem is in the L4-L5 disc. ... It has been suggested to me that I consider platelet-rich plasma therapy.

Dennis Matko was headed for a knee replacement when he discovered a new therapy that would instead inject his own stem cells and plasma into the joint to help prevent degradation. The 69-year-old … ...

Key takeaways: Platelet-rich plasma injections with high platelet counts may yield superior outcomes for patients with osteoarthritis. High platelet concentration was defined as more than ...

Platelet-rich plasma injections failed to improve knee osteoarthritis symptoms or joint structure at 12 months, compared with a saline placebo, in patients with symptomatic, mild-to-moderate ...

Cold dunks, heat treatment, and plasma injections are popular for battling inflammation—but we also need the body's defense mechanism to help us mend. What’s a person with aching knees to do?