PRP Knee Injection
In atlanta
Ultrasound guided platelet rich plasma injections for knee pain, osteoarthritis, and soft tissue injuries. Non surgical regenerative care performed in office by Dr. Ched Garten, former NFL Atlanta Falcons head team primary care physician.
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Signs You May Benefit From PRP Knee Injection
Do any of these sound familiar?
PRP is most useful for specific knee conditions in carefully selected patients. Common reasons for referral include:
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Persistent knee pain that has not improved with rest, activity modification, or physical therapy
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Imaging diagnosed early or moderate knee osteoarthritis
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Meniscus irritation or partial meniscus tears not requiring surgery
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Patellar tendinopathy, sometimes called jumper's knee
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Iliotibial band irritation and chronic lateral knee pain
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Knee pain following an injury that has plateaued in recovery
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Active adults wanting to delay or avoid surgery
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Reduced response to corticosteroid injections
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Knee pain affecting sleep, work, or training
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Interest in non surgical regenerative options before considering arthroscopy or replacement
A thorough clinical and imaging based evaluation is required before any procedure is scheduled. Not every knee is a good candidate for PRP.
PRP Is a Tool, Not a Universal Answer
PRP works best when the structural problem is the right size for the tool. The four areas below summarize where PRP knee injection is most often considered at Paragon. Every decision is made from imaging, exam, and clinical history.
PRP is not a treatment for any condition listed above. It is one tool inside a broader plan. Dr. Garten evaluates your full clinical picture before recommending PRP, another regenerative option, structured rehabilitation, or surgical referral.
Our approach for PRP Knee Injection at Paragon
PRP is most effective when the right candidate, the right structure, and the right placement come together. Every step below is built around that. For more advanced cartilage and tendon cases, we also offer BMAC therapy as a more cellular option.
CLINICAL EVALUATION AND IMAGING
Detailed history, exam, and review of any prior MRI or imaging. Where appropriate, real time musculoskeletal ultrasound is performed in clinic.
CANDIDACY DECISION
PRP is not the right answer for every knee. Severe bone on bone osteoarthritis or large structural tears often respond better to other interventions. Where PRP is the right tool, we explain why.
ULTRASOUND GUIDED INJECTION
The procedure is performed in office. Blood draw, processing, and injection in one visit. PRP is delivered precisely to the targeted structure under ultrasound guidance.
STRUCTURED RECOVERY
Activity modification, follow up timing, and integrated rehabilitation guidance. Most patients need only a brief period of relative rest before returning to baseline activity.
When PRP Knee Injection May Not Be Appropriate
PRP is not right for every patient or every knee, and careful screening is part of our process. Treatment is typically deferred or declined in the following situations:
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Active infection at the planned injection site or systemic infection
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Active blood disorder or significant platelet dysfunction
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Active cancer treatment without medical clearance
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Severe bone on bone osteoarthritis where PRP is unlikely to help, with other options discussed
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Large complete meniscus or ligament tears requiring surgical management
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Pregnancy or breastfeeding
PRP Knee Injection in Atlanta:
What Patients Ask Us
Atlanta's Performance and Longevity Medicine Practice
Paragon Sports Medicine is a non surgical sports medicine and regenerative medicine practice based in Atlanta, GA. Founded by Dr. Ched Garten, Paragon was built around a single principle: that the most effective care comes from understanding the whole patient, not just treating isolated symptoms.
What began as a practice rooted in elite sports medicine has grown into a comprehensive Performance and Longevity Medicine clinic serving athletes, executives, and active adults across Atlanta. From regenerative therapies and peptide optimization to hormone replacement and sports medicine, every service at Paragon is designed around precision, evidence, and long term health.
Our clinic is located on the Westside of Atlanta, serving patients from Buckhead, Midtown, Sandy Springs, Vinings, Marietta, Alpharetta, and beyond.
The providers Behind Your Protocol
PRP requires clinical precision, advanced imaging, and a physician who can deliver the injection where it actually matters. At Paragon, your care is led by experienced clinicians with deep expertise in regenerative medicine, musculoskeletal ultrasound, and sports medicine.
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Dr. Ched Garten
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Jordan Carney, CRNP
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