What conditions does PRP treat?

PRP is used for knee osteoarthritis, tennis and golfer's elbow, chronic plantar fasciitis, rotator-cuff and shoulder tendinopathy, hip arthritis, and other chronic tendon and ligament injuries. The strength of the evidence varies a lot by condition, strong for knee, elbow and plantar fascia; mixed for shoulder and hip; weak for the Achilles.

Which conditions does PRP work best for?

The best-supported uses are knee osteoarthritis, lateral/medial epicondylitis (tennis and golfer's elbow), and chronic plantar fasciitis. These are where randomized trials most consistently show PRP helping.

Conditions we treat

What hurts? Start with the honest evidence.

We won't pretend PRP fixes everything. Each condition below is graded by what randomized trials actually show, strong, mixed, or weak, so you can decide with real information. Sorted strongest-evidence first.

Strong evidence

Knee Pain & Arthritis

PRP can meaningfully reduce pain and improve function in mild-to-moderate knee osteoarthritis, and studies show it outperforms hyaluronic-acid (gel) injections.

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Strong evidence

Plantar Fasciitis & Heel Pain

For stubborn, chronic plantar fasciitis, PRP is a strong option.

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Strong evidence

Tennis & Golfer's Elbow

Tennis and golfer's elbow are among PRP's best-supported uses.

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Mixed evidence

Rotator Cuff & Shoulder Pain

PRP can reduce pain and improve function for rotator-cuff tendinopathy and impingement when the tendon is irritated but not fully torn.

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Mixed evidence

Hip Pain & Arthritis

For hip osteoarthritis, PRP can reduce pain and improve function with a strong safety profile, but the evidence is modest, studies have not shown it to be clearly better than hyaluronic-acid injections, so it isn't considered a first-line treatment.

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Honest take: weak evidence

Achilles & Chronic Tendon Pain

We'll be straight with you: for Achilles tendinopathy, the best evidence does not show PRP works better than placebo over the long term.

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Don't see your exact problem? Many chronic tendon and ligament injuries respond to PRP. Ask Dr. Hock directly, he'll give you a straight answer.

Your next step

Not sure if PRP is right for you?

Take the 2-minute assessment, or talk to Dr. Hock directly. He'll give you an honest answer, even if that answer is “this won't work for you.”

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