What You Need to Know
PRP is often considered for patients with symptomatic mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis who want to improve pain and function without surgery. Candidacy depends on imaging, symptoms, goals, and overall health.
Written and clinically reviewed by
Paul D. Tortland, DO, FAOASM, CAQSM, RMSK
Dr. Paul Tortland, DO is a non-surgical orthopedic & sports medicine physician specializing in regenerative orthopedics and surgical alternative treatment. He is dual board certified in Sports Medicine & Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) and Regenerative Medicine, Fellowship-trained in Sports Medicine. He became the first physician in the world to earn board certification in Regenerative Medicine in 2015. Diplomate, American Board of Regenerative Medicine (ABRM), 2015. Registered in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (RMSK).
Last clinically reviewed
November 2026
Who is a good candidate for PRP for knee arthritis?
PRP is often considered for patients with symptomatic mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis who want to improve pain and function without surgery. Candidacy depends on imaging, symptoms, goals, and overall health.
Good candidate for PRP for knee arthritis? | Glastonbury, CT
PRP is often best for mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis. Dr. Paul Tortland explains the imaging, symptoms, and goals that determine candidacy.