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Old 09-30-2024, 07:34 PM
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Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injection Treatment for Hip Arthritis

This non-surgical procedure relieves the pain of hip arthritis with an injection of the patient's own blood platelets. The concentrated platelets promote the natural healing of damaged ligaments, cartilage and tendons.

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injection Treatment for Hip Arthritis - Lanier Interventional Pain Center, Gainesville, Georgia.

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that occurs when the cartilage and bone in a joint break down over time.

osteoarthritis - Google Search
Yes I'm very aware. I have ostoarthritis. As you said - it involves cartilage AND bone. Platelet injections will not repair or restore BONE.