PRP Injections for Severe Knee Osteoarthritis: You've Been Lied To

If you have severe knee osteoarthritis and are exploring non surgical treatments, you might have heard about platelet rich plasma injections. PRP has gained a lot of attention for its remarkable ability to reduce pain and symptoms in mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis. But what about severe arthritis? Do PRP injections still provide effective relief for advanced conditions? I’m going to delve into the existing research and share my own experiences in treating patients with severe knee arthritis. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38037038/ pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28255569/ ► Things my patients have found helpful: I get a lot of questions about what equipment is ‘best’ for treating a variety of conditions. The following is not meant to be an exhaustive or definitive list. If you have questions, please discuss with your healthcare provider. I have personally tried a number of the products below, but not all. I have included some based on positive feedback from my patients. As an Amazon Associate, Dr Peng earns from qualifying purchases. If you purchase any product using the below affiliate links, you are helping Dr Peng maintain this channel. Supplements The following are Thorne supplements which are NSF certified. NSF certifies that what’s on the label is in the bottle. They also do toxicology review to ensure the product contains no undeclared ingredients or unacceptable levels of contaminants. Boswellia Extract: amzn.to/3L00rYn Turmeric & Curcumin: ​​amzn.to/47NacD9 Glucosamine & Chondroitin: amzn.to/44AVoow Creatine Monohydrate: amzn.to/45JW9wq Omega 3 and 6: amzn.to/45LTBh7 Vitamin D 5000: amzn.to/47T8MHs Vitamin B complex: amzn.to/3L0Bdcm Magnesium Citrate/Malate: amzn.to/3snHuZc Magnesium Glycinate: amzn.to/45EZVYa Soft Tissue & Rehab Theragun: amzn.to/4363zJG Massage ball: amzn.to/40BUC9f Foam roller: amzn.to/4324E5c Stretching strap: amzn.to/3U9a2iQ TENS unit: amzn.to/3mcCqnI Heating pad: amzn.to/49AhriE Heating patch: amzn.to/47fkiMy Resistance bands: amzn.to/3nFyb4C Red light therapy: amzn.to/4abQ2U1 Braces & Supports Hinged knee brace: amzn.to/3U6oyrH Neoprene knee sleeve: amzn.to/3Zzhsgt Volar wrist brace: amzn.to/3KawW55 Thumb spica brace: amzn.to/3nHj9vl Ankle lace up brace: amzn.to/3m6iR0u Tennis/Golfer’s elbow brace: amzn.to/3ZEGgE1 Superfeet orthotic inserts: amzn.to/436tRf5 Other Resources Trigger Point Wall Posters: amzn.to/47SjGft The Trigger Point Manual: amzn.to/4340cTt ► Be Active. Live Healthy. Subscribe for more free videos like this:    / @jeffreypengmd   ► ABOUT ME Jeffrey Peng MD is a nonoperative orthopedist and sports medicine specialist. He focuses on maximizing non-surgical treatments for sports injuries and orthopedic conditions. He specializes in using orthobiologics and ultrasound guided minimally invasive techniques to treat osteoarthritis, tendinopathies, and musculoskeletal disorders. Dr. Peng is board certified in sports medicine and family medicine. He completed residency with the Stanford family medicine residency program and completed his sports medicine training with the Stanford primary care sports medicine fellowship in San Jose. He is an active faculty member for both programs and is excited about training the next generation of physicians. Dr. Peng’s sports medicine clinic is located in Campbell, California. Twitter: @JeffreyPengMD; twitter.com/JeffreyPengMD Website: www.jeffreypengmd.com/ ► Disclaimer My content reflects my own opinion and does not represent the views or opinions of my employers or hospital systems I am affiliated with. They are meant for educational purposes only. They do not substitute for the medical advice of a physician. Always seek the advice of your physician with any questions you may have regarding your health.