Ideal Case Selection For Platelet Rich Plasma

by Britt Carr Benson

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an innovative treatment that can be used for many different orthopedic conditions, especially in osteoarthritis and certain soft tissue injuries. How do you know which patients are ideal candidates?

Britt Carr Benson DVM, CCRT, DACVSMR discusses using PRP for common conditions such as osteoarthritis, hip dysplasia, CCL tears, and more that may benefit from this evidence-based treatment. Dr. Benson will review objective assessment techniques to help maximize treatment results and will discuss ideal patient selection along with post-injection recommendations. 

Key Learning Objectives

  • Common orthopedic injuries that can lead to osteoarthritis

  • A review of recent PRP research and which conditions are ideal for treatment

  • Objective patient assessment techniques and outcome measures

  • Intra-articular therapies for various stages of osteoarthritis

  • When to consider single vs multiple PRP injections and the frequency of administration

  • Post-PRP recommendations

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