Platelet Rich Plasma More Effective Than Hyaluronic Acid for Knee Arthritis

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A new study finds PRP injections provide better long-term relief of knee pain and stiffness than HA (Synvisc, Euflexxa, etc) in patients with osteoarthritis. This is particularly relevant in light of recent increases in retail HA pricing, making PRP a practical option for the nonoperative management of knee arthritis. Click here to see the full article

Rocco Monto MD
Raymond Rocco Monto, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon with a practice based on Nantucket, Massachusetts.
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