My shiney new knee

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My father did alot of similar damage when he would tear about when he was young too.

PRP, is that platelet rich plasma treatment? Didnt know it made use of stem cells, but it looks promising long term in the future.

PRP explained here, which is where I got mine done about 6 years back. Axis Sports Medicine in AKL was going to be my next provider but orthopaedic advice directed me towards surgery due to the damage evident in my knee.

Obviously Axis and others use it to provide benefits for sports injuries but I undertand it is also used in veterinary applications for the likes of race horses. The surgeon who did my original half joint implant was/is very dismissive of PRP treatment whereas my current surgeon is supportive and curious about its effectiveness, which is why I got him to do my current surgery, and the upcoming revision from half to full when it's time for that. I prefer openmindedness in such health professionals.

Looks quite an interesting treatment, there is alot of research going into this field, it can only get better over time.
I guess it also depends somewhat on how far the arthritis had progressed?