Use of platelet-rich plasma is considered investigational for all orthopedic indications. This includes, but is not limited to, use in the following situations:
Primary use (injection) for the following conditions:
Achilles tendinopathy;
Lateral epicondylitis;
Plantar fasciitis;
Osteochondral lesions;
Osteoarthritis.
Adjunctive use in the following surgical procedures:
Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction;
Hip fracture;
Long-bone nonunion;
Patellar tendon repair;
Rotator cuff repair;
Spinal fusion;
Subacromial decompression surgery;
Total knee arthroplasty.
