Intra-Articular Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma Hip Injection May Result in Osteogenesis Depicted as an Increase in Femoral Neck Bone Density

Marwa A. Ahmed, Andre Panagos

Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, USA.
Spine and Sports Medicine of New York, New York, USA.

DOI: 10.4236/ojrm.2014.32005                

Abstract

Osteoporosis has become one of the most prevalent bone diseases in developed countries. As the world’s population ages, this complex skeletal disorder is predicted to become an even more widespread and serious health condition, posing greater societal economic burden. Current therapeutic agents are limited by clinically significant side effects. In this report, we present a case that suggests intra-articular platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injectate may improve bone mineral density (BMD). This observation raises a question with exciting implications—can PRP serve as a viable and relatively safe, targeted treatment option to improve bone density?

Keywords

Platelet-Rich Plasma, Osteogenesis, Osteoporosis, Bone Density

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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