My shiney new knee

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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?

Yes. Essentially my surgeon made the call from my MRI that I had insufficient cartilage remaining (i.e. bone on bone) in the medial meniscus for PRP to be viable. Post surgery he reported that the lateral meniscus had also reached its use by date so a full joint replacement had been the right call.

From what I understand if the cartilage is severly worn and/or calcification of the joint is present then the rejuvenation provided by PRP won't be successful. Works well on a joint that has moderate wear but not too far beyond that.

I'm getting about without crutches or sticks, with care, and had the stitches in the navigation post wounds and all dressings removed yesterday. Close to 90 degree of bend so far with physio starting tomorrow.