Knee Osteoarthritis

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Knee Osteoarthritis

Asked for Female, 35 Years

I am vishal sinha, age 43, have been suffering from knee pain(left knee) from last 6 months. MRI reports suggest that the gap between the the joints has reduced and it is the early stage of osteo arthritis. I went to orthopedic doc who examined and suggested that I should go for Platelet Rich Plasma( PRP therapy) injection. All NSAID failed to provide proper relief. Pls suggest should I go for PRP or try some alternative like ayurvedic or homeopathic treatment for cartilage regeneration. I there any side effect or complication involved with PRP. Kly advise.

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Dr. Avneet Singh Shishodia

Orthopedist 17 yrs exp Ghaziabad

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Please share your xray, to allow me to give a better opinion.

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Dr. K Shanmuganandan Rheumatologist 34 yrs exp Chennai · Accepted Answer

Dr. K Shanmuganandan

Rheumatologist 34 yrs exp Chennai

Dear vishal Thanks for the query U have mild osteoarthritis Prp may not work Pl consult through practo paid consult for needful pk