Knee pain has long been one of the most common reasons patients are told they “just need surgery.”
But that conversation is changing — thanks to Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), a regenerative therapy that harnesses your body’s own biology to restore function, reduce inflammation, and rebuild damaged tissue.
At Orange County Spine & Sports in Newport Beach, Dr. Vivek Babaria has redefined how PRP is performed — merging cutting-edge research, precision dosing, and image-guided delivery into one powerful treatment system. His expertise has positioned him among the nation’s premiere experts in orthopedic and regenerative medicine, drawing patients from across the U.S. seeking elite-level results without surgery.
PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) is a concentrated serum derived from your own blood. It contains a high concentration of growth factors and bioactive proteins that stimulate repair in tendons, cartilage, and ligaments.
At Orange County Spine & Sports, PRP isn’t “one spin and done.” Dr. Babaria’s approach uses precision centrifugation and platelet-layer analysis to isolate the most potent regenerative fraction — ensuring optimal healing without excess inflammation.
Each preparation is customized based on your age, joint health, and biological profile, following validated Regenexx-style dosing standards.
For knee osteoarthritis (OA), Dr. Babaria typically uses:
3-5 cc of concentrated PRP injected intra-articularly (within the joint capsule)
Optional soft tissue augmentation for supporting structures (meniscus, MCL, quadriceps tendon)
Guided by ultrasound or fluoroscopy for perfect anatomical accuracy
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This level of precision — paired with advanced lab processing — is what separates elite PRP medicine from “spa-based” or “one-size-fits-all” injections.
Knee PRP therapy accelerates your body’s repair mechanisms in three critical ways:
Reduces inflammation by modulating pro-inflammatory cytokines.
Stimulates collagen synthesis and extracellular matrix repair in cartilage.
Restores joint homeostasis, improving lubrication and reducing pain with movement.
Clinical studies continue to validate these outcomes:
Filardo et al., Am J Sports Med 2022: PRP provides superior pain and function outcomes compared with hyaluronic acid at 6 and 12 months.
Arden et al., Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2023: Repeated PRP injections delayed the need for total knee arthroplasty by 2–3 years in moderate OA.
Mautner et al., PM&R 2023: Higher platelet concentrations correlated with greater improvement in WOMAC functional scores.
These findings reinforce what Dr. Babaria sees in practice daily: patients walk out stronger, recover faster, and often cancel their surgical plans altogether.
Dr. Babaria’s regenerative protocols are built on science, precision, and compassion.
Each patient undergoes:
A comprehensive physical and imaging evaluation
Precision image-guided PRP injection (fluoroscopic or ultrasound-guided)
Post-procedure recovery protocol including nutrition, mobility optimization, and adjunctive biologic support
This patient-centered, concierge approach has earned Orange County Spine & Sports its reputation as the top regenerative orthopedic center in Newport Beach — where excellence meets empathy.
Most patients experience:
Noticeable reduction in pain and stiffness within 4–6 weeks
Improved knee function, gait, and athletic performance
Delayed or avoided need for surgical intervention
Unlike cortisone or hyaluronic acid, PRP works with your biology, not against it — delivering sustainable repair, not short-term relief.
If you’ve been told you’re “bone on bone,” it doesn’t mean you’re out of options.
Experience the next generation of orthopedic care at Orange County Spine & Sports with Dr. Vivek Babaria, one of the nation’s top experts in PRP and orthobiologics.
