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PRP for Knee Osteoarthritis: What Patients Should Know

PRP is made from a patient’s own blood and is used as an injection option for some painful knees. The evidence is promising in selected settings, but not uniform, not a cartilage guarantee, and not a substitute for a careful diagnosis.

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