Platelets to the Rescue? A Literature Review of the Safety and Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma for Symptomatic Osteoarthritis of the Knee

Authors

Timothy Simonich, University of North Dakota

Files

Document Type

Poster

Description

Osteoarthritis of the knee is one of the most common joint disorders in the United States with rising prevalence due to obesity and an aging population. Regarding non-surgical approaches to management, there has been growing interest in the use of intra-articular injections with Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP).

Department

Physician Assistant Studies

Degree Name

Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS)

First Advisor

Daryl Sieg

Publication Date

2019

Disciplines

Musculoskeletal Diseases | Orthopedics

Recommended Citation

Simonich, Timothy, "Platelets to the Rescue? A Literature Review of the Safety and Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma for Symptomatic Osteoarthritis of the Knee" (2019). Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Posters. 154.
https://commons.und.edu/pas-grad-posters/154