Platelet Rich Plasma Versus Corticosteroids in Knee Osteoarthritis Pain

Exclusion Criteria

• •Any injections into the target knee within three months
• •Current overlying skin infection
• •Current or previous diagnosis of "chronic pain"
• •Opioid tolerant at time of screening (for a week or longer, at least 60 mg of morphine daily, or at least 30 mg of oral oxycodone daily, or at least 8 mg of oral hydromorphone daily or an equianalgesic dose of another opioid.)
• •Allergy to any potential ingredients or medications utilized in any of the two groups
• •Treatment with another investigational drug or other intervention for pain
• •Diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus
• •If female, pregnant or planning to be pregnant within the following 3 months or study duration
• •Any condition(s) or diagnosis, both physical or psychological, or physical exam finding in the opinion of the investigator that would precludes participation