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PRP.
Understand your options.
An informed conversation about platelet-rich plasma starts with your diagnosis, your goals, and what the evidence can—and cannot—tell us.
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PRP preparation
at NSI.
What is PRP?
Platelet-rich plasma is prepared from a sample of your own blood. A separation process concentrates platelets within a portion of the plasma. The preparation may be injected into a selected area after a clinical evaluation.
From evaluation
to follow-up.
Evaluate
Review the diagnosis, examination, available imaging, previous care and your goals.
Prepare
If you decide to proceed, a blood sample is drawn and processed to produce the PRP preparation.
Treat and follow up
The team explains the injection site, whether imaging guidance is appropriate, aftercare and a follow-up plan.
Expectations tied
to your condition.
The AAOS guideline states that PRP may reduce pain and improve function in some people with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis, but the recommendation is limited because study findings are inconsistent. This does not guarantee individual benefit or establish cartilage regeneration.
Evidence varies with the condition, its severity and the preparation used. Findings for knee arthritis should not automatically be applied to a meniscus tear, spinal pain or another injury. Compare the options before deciding.
AAOS knee osteoarthritis guideline ↗Is it appropriate
for you?
Suitability depends on your condition, health history, examination and goals. Tell the team about infections, blood or platelet disorders, bleeding, allergies, pregnancy, and all medications or supplements. Do not stop blood thinners or other medicines on your own.
Plan your recovery.
Know when to call.
Before treatment, ask for instructions covering activity, exercise, work, driving, medication and follow-up. The plan depends on the treatment site and your situation; there is no single recovery timeline or session count that fits everyone.
Contact the team promptly for fever, increasing redness, drainage or severe worsening pain. Seek urgent assessment for significant new weakness or other serious symptoms.
Meet the NSI team ↗Frequently asked questions
Does PRP contain stem cells?
PRP is a concentrated platelet preparation made from blood. It should not be described as stem-cell treatment or as equivalent to BMAC.
Can it regrow cartilage or heal a meniscus?
Cartilage regrowth or meniscus repair should not be guaranteed. Goals and evidence need to be discussed for your specific diagnosis.
When might I notice a change?
Response varies and improvement may not occur. Agree on when to review pain and function, and what to do if there is no progress.
How many injections will I need?
This depends on the assessment and proposed protocol. Ask for the reasoning behind the session count, costs and reassessment timing.
Will insurance cover it?
Coverage varies and is often limited. Confirm with your insurer and request an estimate before deciding.
What other options can I consider?
Depending on the diagnosis, discuss rehabilitation, activity changes, medication, other injections or surgical assessment. PRP is an option to discuss, not a requirement.
Patient information: AAOS OrthoInfo: PRP ↗
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