PRP for Knee Pain London

How PRP Helps Knee Pain

PRP contains growth factors that:

• Reduce inflammation in the joint

• Stimulate cartilage repair

• Promote tissue healing

• Decrease pain signals

• Improve joint lubrication

Conditions Treated:

• Knee osteoarthritis (mild to moderate)

• Meniscus injuries

• Ligament sprains

• Tendinopathy

• Post-surgical healing

• Chronic knee pain

What the Evidence Says

Clinical Research Shows:

• PRP reduces knee pain in 70-80% of osteoarthritis patients

• Effects can last 6-12 months

• Multiple studies show PRP outperforms hyaluronic acid injections

• Best results in mild-moderate arthritis (not severe bone-on-bone)

PRP Won't:

• Regrow cartilage completely

• Cure advanced arthritis

• Replace knee replacement surgery when truly needed

Treatment Process

Step 1: Consultation

Doctor assesses your knee, reviews any scans, and confirms PRP suitability.

Step 2: Blood Draw

Small sample taken from arm.

Step 3: Processing

Blood centrifuged to create concentrated PRP.

Step 4: Injection

PRP injected directly into knee joint. Takes 5-10 minutes.

Step 5: Recovery

Rest for 24-48 hours. Gradual return to activity over 1-2 weeks.

Results Timeline

Week 1: May feel slightly worse initially (normal inflammatory response)

Week 2-4: Pain begins to improve

Week 6-8: Significant improvement in most patients

Month 3-6: Optimal results

Duration: Effects typically last 6-12 months; can repeat

Who Benefits Most

Ideal Candidates:

• Mild to moderate osteoarthritis

• Sports injuries not responding to physio

• Wanting to delay or avoid surgery

• Active lifestyle despite knee problems

• Previous steroid injections wearing off

Less Suitable For:

• Severe bone-on-bone arthritis

• Major ligament tears requiring surgery

• Infection in the knee

• Blood disorders

PRP vs Other Knee Injections

PRP:

• Your own blood

• Promotes healing

• Effects last 6-12 months

• From £495

Steroid Injection:

• Reduces inflammation quickly

• Effects last 6-12 weeks

• Can weaken tissue with repeated use

• £80-150

Hyaluronic Acid:

• Lubricates joint

• Effects last 6-12 months

• From £300

PRP often provides longer-lasting relief and doesn't have the tissue-weakening effects of steroids.

Pricing

Single knee injection: £495

Both knees: £795

Course of 3 (single knee): £1,295

Includes consultation and follow-up.

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