Benefits of Ultrasound-Guided PRP Injections for Osteoarthritis

Experiencing joint pain after repetitive use, progressive stiffness, creaking of affected joints, painful swelling and inflammation, and/or pain and stiffness after periods of inactivity can all be signs of arthritis. For many, lifestyle management can be sufficient to help reduce inflammation and other symptoms, but for more serious symptoms ultrasound-guided PRP injections can help relieve arthritis discomfort.

At Winning Health we do a lot of ultrasound-guided PRP (platelet-rich plasma) injections for osteoarthritis of the knees, hips, shoulders and ankles. This study by Chu, et. al. (2022) explored the benefits of appropriately placed platelet-rich plasma and found PRP injections were effective for achieving at least 24 months of symptom relief as well as slowing the progress of knee osteoarthritis. At Winning Health, these injection therapies are performed with ultrasound guidance, ensuring an accurate procedure without damaging the cartilage. This method allows us to treat arthritic patients much more reliably and less painfully than practitioners who perform "blind" injections.

If you’re suffering with persistent arthritis symptoms, give our office a call at (843) 471-0375 to schedule an appointment with one of our sports medicine physicians to discuss if ultrasound-guided injections could be helpful.