Ross Hauser, MD, Danielle Matias, PA-C, Demi Foster, APRN This article will explore research on the effectiveness of PRP injections for ankle osteoarthritis. Research is often mixed because of the variants present in studies. As you will see below, some research examines one shot one time and other research suggests better results with more frequent applications. In general PRP can be effective in the right patient population and a more aggressive treatment. Let’s look at the research. PRP is short for Platelet Rich Plasma; A sample of your blood is drawn, similar to a routine blood test. Plasma is separated … Continue reading PRP injections for ankle osteoarthritis | When it works and when it does not