Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) as a Treatment for Knee Osteoarthritis PRP as a Treatment for Knee Osteoarthritis

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) as a Treatment for Knee Osteoarthritis - A Randomized-Double-Blind Trial

Autologous platelet-secreted growth factors (GFs) may have therapeutic effects in osteoarthritis (OA) capsular joints via multiple mechanisms. The aim is to examine the effect of a platelet-derived preparation rich in growth factors (PRGFs) in OA of the knee.

Autologous platelet-secreted growth factors (GFs) may have therapeutic effects in osteoarthritis (OA) capsular joints via multiple mechanisms. The investigators aim is to examine the effect of a platelet-derived preparation rich in growth factors(PRGFs) in OA of the knee, using parameters of pain, function, quality of life and safety.

Inclusion Criteria:

• age 40-75 years old
• diagnosed Oa of the knee more then 1 year
• no knee deformation

Exclusion Criteria:

• mental of physical disabilities
• pregnancy
• deformities of the knee