Is PRP, aka platelet rich plasma, better than cortisone and hyaluronic acid for knee arthritis?
PRP or platelet rich plasma has been around since the 1970s. It wasn't until the past several years that it has started to gain traction...
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Research for the different applications of PRP is promising and rapidly growing. Although the equipment used to produce PRP and the injections themselves have been cleared by the FDA, this procedure is considered investigational and has not been officially approved by the FDA for most uses. Since PRP is a substance derived from one’s own blood, it is not considered a drug. FDA clearance means that doctors can prescribe and administer PRP if they believe it’s in the best interest of the patient. However, lack of the FDA approval means that PRP treatments may not be covered by insurance.
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