A Study on the effects of injection of platelet rich plasma (Autologous) in the management of osteoarthritis of knee joints
2020, Volume 6 Issue 1
A Study on the effects of injection of platelet rich plasma (Autologous) in the management of osteoarthritis of knee joints
Author(s): Dr. Umakanth G and Dr. Krishna Naik
Abstract: Aim & Objective Results: Total amount of sample infiltrated was 5 ml, in to each knee joint under aseptic conditions in Operation Theater. Each patient evaluated with WOMAC scoring on ‘0’ day, 1 month and six months. Out of 31 knee joints infiltrated with PRP, 12 knee joints are grade I and 19 knee joints are of grade II. On assessing the results there is a significant improvement in WOMAC score of all the patients and the results sustained for more than 6 months. Though there is clinically better results are seen in grade I knee joints than grade II knee joints, these results are statistically not significant. Conclusion: There were no long term local systemic complications noted through the course of the study except acute pain at the site of inject for immediate 10-15 minutes after the infiltration.
How to cite this article:
Dr. Umakanth G, Dr. Krishna Naik. A Study on the effects of injection of platelet rich plasma (Autologous) in the management of osteoarthritis of knee joints. Int J Orthop Sci 2020;6(1):1003-1010. DOI:
10.22271/ortho.2020.v6.i1m.1949