PRP – Any Good For Pain? (written by Biloine Young @ OTW)
Doctors have been using platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for years to promote healing after surgery. But is PRP any good for pain? Doctors at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, are trying to find out if PRP can relieve knee pain in patients with mild to moderate osteoarthritis. PRP contains growth factors that promote cell proliferation and is prepared from the patient's own blood and tissue.
PRP has received popular attention because of its recent use treating injuries in professional athletes. No one is sure that the treatment is eff...
