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A member asked:
Is it okay to have platelets-rich plasma (prp) injection for my knee joint problem. any side effects?
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
PRP is being : Touted a lot as of late. It does not work for everything. It is used to augment healing. You would need to be very specific to what your diagnosis is......It does not help everything. Side effects are minimal to none as it is simply platelets from your own blood. The treatment is likely being overutilized, or utilized without evidence based medicine is some situations.
Answered 11/2/2013
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Yes: It works very well in healing injured joints. No side effects. You may experience pain and discomfort for up to 6 weeks and if done correctly you will feel great after.
Answered 3/24/2014
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It's great: No side effects. It's from your own blood.
Answered 11/27/2014
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