According to some research reports, PRP therapy can delay surgical intervention. In addition, when treating chronic conditions, it is impossible to predict which conditions will respond to PRP and which ones will not. An incompletely healed chronic condition is characterized by scar tissue within the ligament, tendon, and/or muscle.
This often leads to impaired joint function, leaving the treatment site susceptible to re-injury. In some cases, the healing process is disrupted by lack of blood flow. When PRP is used in combination with physical therapy and reconditioning, it improves the chances of healing and decreases the risk for degeneration. A positive result often leads to a diminished need for surgery.