hip arthritis, Platelet rich plasma, orthopedic surgeon
 

I have searched previous threads and was unable to find the information I need. My husband has recently been diagnosed with "marked" hip osteoarthritis based on xray. Our PCP does not recommend a cortisone injection, and states that the next step is a hip replacement. He may not be a good surgical candidate based on age (81) and other health issues. I would appreciate any recommendations from the thoughtful folks on TOTV regarding the efficacy of platelet rich plasma injections or stem cell injections and the physician who performed this procedure for you. I would also ask for recommendations for an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in hip replacement. I appreciate your recommendations.

I'm 86, had my hip done about 5 yrs. ago. A breeze. Would do it again today.
My orthopedic surgeon was Dr. Locker at Ocala Orthopedic; offices in Summerfield and The Villages also.

Dr. Williams at Advanced Orthopedics is very well known for excellent care. His office is at The Villages Regional (now called UF Spanish Plaines or some sort of nonsense) on 441 across from the Historic section.

Beware of stem cell treatments these are not covered by insurance, and I just saw an article that these are now going to be under FDA rules, which if i read the article correctly implied major problems for the companies providing these services.
Back to your question, you might go for a second opinion from and orthopedic surgeon to see what their recommendation would be.

hip arthritis, platelet rich plasma, orthopedic surgeon
 

Dr. Joseph Locker in Ocala!! He is the Best with Wonderful results! Had my hip replaced in January.

Thank you for your thoughts and recommendations. I will continue to research platelet rich plasma as well.

RPP CANNOT restore bone diseased by osteoporosis, it CANNOT treat osteoarthritis. It could be helpful if you have a ligament or tendon injury in your hip, but it isn't helpful for bone.

Dr. Locker in Ocala, replaced both hips . The second hip, I came home the same day, hip replacement surgery is not as bad as your own mind thinks it might be . Great Doctor.

Thoughts from someone with a bone on bone hip. Sorry I can’t recommend a good doctor in the greater Villages area.

Plasma and stem cell injections are basically snake oil. Not covered by insurance and very limited temporary relief at best. Run away from companies like QC Kinetics.

Cortisone is a powerful anti inflammatory and can definitely give real temporary relief until the patient does something to re aggravate the joint. Cortisone can damage soft tissue so it can’t be relied on long term, unless the joint is already bone on bone and needs replacement anyways, then multiple injections doesn’t really matter. Doctors won’t do a replacement on a joint that recently had a cortisone injection, so if that’s in the near term plans, don’t get one.

If your joint is bone on bone a replacement is the only real solution. Get it ASAP as the older you are, the harder the surgery will be, and you will have more remaining time to enjoy being pain free.

Best of luck.

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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.

YOU said and highlighted that it cannot treat osteoarthritis, which often times -only- affects the cartilage. Your case not withstanding...

You often speak in absolutes, which ruins your argument...