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I am a 66 years male and suffer from knee problem. To shorten my question I may write that I was given PRP injections (three each knee) in Feb 17 and Doctor advised to wait for three months then extended to six months but no relief rather it further deteriorated as depicted in X-ray taken in Oct. 17.The doc had assured rather lured me of the benefits and I have read a lot of relief PRP causes but in my case it proved to be a hollow claim. I have read that before administering the injections following protocol is observed---- To take fresh image of knee--My doctor did not To stop taking anti-inflammatory drugs before injections -- no advice To see the image at the time of injection so as to ensure that mixture is discharged at proper location in knee---The doc. Had no such arrangement. No post injections advice was given like cold compress or avoiding stairs etc. I want to avoid knee surgery and presently I feel walking pain/trouble only but otherwise no pain. So pl. Advise of good ortho. In Chandigarh or around and also clarify had the doctor followed prescribed procedure then I would have got relief and this protocol is mandatory. I am healthy person 174 cms. And 73 kgs. REGARDS.
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Contrast Fomentation (Hot and Cold). Avoid Squatting- Avoid sitting Cross legged
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Dear sir, PRP injectuon are effective only in early stages of osteoarthritis i.e.stage 1 or 2. But in later stages the permanent solution is "total knee replacement" So have a consideration about it &you will be a happy person.
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