Category: Questions & Answers

Must we activate platelets for knee injection?

From a Doctor in Iran…. Must we activate platelets for knee injection? We active PRP with Ca gloconate in IRAN but I read in some books we can inject PRP without activator in joints. I want to know which is better or safer? How many kits do we use for every knee? Some doctors say […]

Q&A Regarding PRP Injection for Knee Arthritis

Do you immobilize the knee following PRP injection for knee OA? If so for how long? How many ml’s of PRP do you typically use for knee OA? What gauge needle do you use for PRP injection? Dr. Andrew Blecher I do not immobilize for knee OA. I use a 22gauge needle and inject 5cc […]