An honest, surgeon-led look at platelet-rich plasma for knee osteoarthritis — what the evidence shows, who it may be appropriate for, and how it fits into a larger joint-preservation plan.
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is one of the more commonly discussed injection options for knee osteoarthritis. At Chronos, PRP is never sold as a miracle fix — it is one tool that may be appropriate for select patients, evaluated by a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and used, when it makes sense, inside a structured plan rather than as a one-off shot.
PRP is prepared by concentrating the platelets from a small sample of your own blood and injecting them into the joint, with the aim of influencing the local biologic environment. It is not a way to regrow cartilage, and it is not a guaranteed outcome. The clinical evidence in knee osteoarthritis is mixed and evolving, and results vary with preparation method, the specific knee, and patient factors.
Whether PRP is worth considering is decided after an evaluation of your imaging, mechanics, and goals. If it fits, it is delivered as one component of the Joint Longevity Program — alongside loading, treatment modalities, and metabolic optimization. Chronos also evaluates a broader range of orthobiologic and regenerative options — including peptide and emerging cellular (stem cell–derived) approaches, and high-dose PRP where appropriate — discussed individually and under informed consent. Many are investigational and not FDA-approved; whether any is reasonable for you is a clinical decision, not a guaranteed outcome. And if your knee has a mechanical problem that needs surgery, we will tell you honestly.
The evidence is mixed. Some patients report meaningful symptom relief; others do not. It may be appropriate for select patients, but it is not a cure and not a guarantee — which is exactly why an individual evaluation matters.
PRP is generally not covered and is a cash-pay service. Costs are reviewed with you before anything is scheduled.
PRP clinics sell injections. Chronos is surgeon-led and evaluates whether PRP — or another approach, or surgery — is actually the right answer for your knee.
An Initial Consultation is a focused evaluation with a board-certified orthopedic surgeon. You leave with a clear plan.
Book Initial Consultation — $250Educational information only, not medical advice, and not a guarantee of any outcome. Specific clinical decisions are made in consultation with Dr. Rahman after an individual evaluation. Some approaches discussed are investigational and not FDA-approved for these uses.