Platelet-Rich Plasma and Stem Cell Injections in the Treatment of Arthritis of the Knee

Orthopedics. 2021 Nov-Dec;44(6):376-383. doi: 10.3928/01477447-20211001-07. Epub 2021 Oct 1.

Abstract

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and stem cell (SC) injections have become increasingly common in the treatment of knee arthritis. This systematic review was performed to answer the following questions: (1) What effects does intraarticular PRP injection have in the setting of knee arthritis? (2) What effects does intra-articular SC injection have in the setting of knee arthritis? (3) What adverse events have been reported in the literature from PRP injections for knee arthritis? (4) What adverse events have been reported in the literature from SC injections for knee arthritis? [Orthopedics. 2021;44(6):376-383.].

Publication types

  • Systematic Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Hyaluronic Acid / therapeutic use
  • Injections, Intra-Articular
  • Osteoarthritis, Knee* / drug therapy
  • Platelet-Rich Plasma*
  • Stem Cells
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Hyaluronic Acid