Clinical Scorecard: Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) for Orthopedic Referrals

At a Glance

Key Highlights

• PRP offers a nonsurgical treatment option for pain relief and healing in osteoarthritis and tendon injuries.
• Effective in mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis with better outcomes compared to hyaluronic acid.
• Referral candidates include patients with various tendinosis and tendonitis conditions after failure of traditional nonsurgical care.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

• Evaluate patients with osteoarthritis affecting ankle, hip, knee, shoulder, or wrist.
• Assess tendon injuries such as Achilles tendinosis, gluteal tendinosis, epicondylitis, patellar tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, rotator cuff tendinosis, and muscle strains.

Management

• Consider PRP treatment for patients who have not responded to traditional nonsurgical therapies.
• Utilize PRP to reduce inflammation and promote tissue regeneration.

Monitoring & Follow-up

• Monitor functional outcomes and symptom improvement post-PRP treatment.

Risks

• Not explicitly detailed in the source material.

Patient & Prescribing Data

Select orthopedic patients with osteoarthritis or tendon injuries refractory to standard nonsurgical treatments.

PRP is administered in specialized orthopedic clinics by sports medicine and physical medicine physicians.

Clinical Best Practices

• Refer patients to orthopedic specialists experienced in PRP therapy for evaluation.
• Ensure patients have attempted traditional nonsurgical treatments before considering PRP.
• Provide treatment at designated Baptist Health Orthopedics locations for coordinated care.

Related Resources & Content

• Baptist Health Orthopedic Care PRP Information