Active older man pausing on a walking path because of knee pain

Knee arthritis care in Las Vegas

Get a clear answer for your knee pain.

PRP uses a concentration of your own platelets to support the body’s healing response. Start with an orthopedic evaluation to learn whether it fits your knee osteoarthritis—or whether another path makes more sense.

Request a knee evaluation Call (702) 485-5885

An appointment request is not a treatment recommendation. Your diagnosis, imaging, goals, and exam guide the plan.

Orthopedic diagnosis firstNot a one-treatment-fits-all clinic
Image-guided placementUsually ultrasound-guided at the target
Prepared in officeYour blood is processed the same day

When the knee keeps getting in the way

Is PRP right for your knee pain?

PRP is commonly considered for mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis and some meniscal or ligament injuries. Your exam and imaging help determine whether it makes sense for you.

New injury or sudden severe symptoms? Inability to bear weight, visible deformity, a locked knee, fever, or significant swelling after trauma should be evaluated promptly rather than treated from a landing page.

  • Daily stiffness slows you down

    Your knee feels slow to loosen up, especially after sitting or first thing in the morning.

  • Activity brings the pain back

    Stairs, longer walks, workouts, golf, or the activities you enjoy are becoming harder to tolerate.

  • Relief has been temporary

    Medication, injections, or therapy helped briefly, but the pain keeps returning.

  • You want to understand your options

    You are weighing biologics, rehabilitation, injections, or surgery and want a diagnosis-led recommendation.

A clinician placing a prepared blood sample into a medical centrifuge
PRP is separated from a sample of your own blood, then placed at the knee treatment target with imaging guidance.

A measured, in-office process

From diagnosis to a precise treatment plan

  1. Evaluate the joint

    Your symptoms, movement, history, exam, and prior imaging help identify the source and severity of your knee pain.

  2. Prepare your platelets

    If PRP is appropriate, blood is drawn and processed in a centrifuge to concentrate the platelet-containing portion.

  3. Guide the injection

    Imaging guidance helps place the preparation at the intended knee joint or tissue target.

  4. Build the recovery plan

    Expect temporary soreness. Your clinician will map out activity changes, follow-up, and rehabilitation based on the procedure and diagnosis.

The right question is not “Does PRP work?” It’s “Does PRP fit this knee?”

Results vary, and evidence is not the same for every diagnosis. A candid recommendation should include when PRP is reasonable—and when it is not enough.

PRP may be worth discussing when

  • Your symptoms, exam, and imaging point to mild or moderate knee osteoarthritis.
  • Medication, activity changes, or physical therapy have not restored the function you need.
  • You understand that improvement is not guaranteed and usually unfolds over time.

Another path may be better when

  • Advanced arthritis, major deformity, fracture, infection, or an unstable injury needs a different treatment plan.
  • The main pain source is the hip, a nerve, or another structure rather than the knee itself.
  • Your health history, medications, or current condition makes an injection inappropriate.
Dr. Roddy McGee of Ortho Las Vegas

Knee expertise, not a sales script

Meet Dr. Roddy McGee, DO

Dr. McGee is an orthopedic surgeon with subspecialty fellowship training in sports medicine. He treats knee injuries and arthritis with both operative and nonoperative options, including PRP and other orthobiologics.

That range matters: the goal is not to fit every knee into one procedure. It is to match the treatment to the diagnosis, the joint, and the life you want to get back to.

  • Orthopedic surgeon
  • Sports medicine fellowship
  • Knee specialist
  • Orthobiologics
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Straight answers before you book

PRP questions, answered

Your consultation is where these answers become specific to your knee.

What exactly is PRP?

Platelet-rich plasma is made from a sample of your own blood. The sample is spun in a centrifuge to separate and concentrate the platelet-containing portion, which is then placed at a diagnosed treatment target.

Will PRP regrow my knee cartilage?

PRP is not a promise to regrow cartilage or reverse arthritis. The goal is to support the body’s healing response and, in appropriate patients, improve pain and function. Your likely benefit depends on your diagnosis and arthritis severity.

Is the injection painful?

Most patients describe discomfort similar to a standard injection, followed by temporary soreness or swelling. The care team will explain what is normal and how to manage recovery.

How many injections will I need?

Some patients receive one treatment; others may be advised to consider a series. The recommendation depends on your diagnosis, response, and overall plan—not a fixed package.

Does insurance cover PRP?

PRP is rarely covered by insurance. The office can review expected costs and any available financing before you commit to treatment.

Do I need an MRI first?

Not always. Prior records and imaging are useful, but the need for an X-ray, ultrasound, or MRI depends on your history and exam. Bring any reports or image discs you already have.

More about PRP and knee care

Ready to find out what your knee needs?

Request an evaluation with Ortho Las Vegas. The team will review your symptoms, confirm the diagnosis, and walk you through PRP, rehab, injection, and surgical options when appropriate.

Request an appointment Call (702) 485-5885

Ortho Las Vegas · Sports Medicine & Orthopedics
6190 S Fort Apache Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89148
Mon–Thu 8 a.m.–5 p.m. · Fri 8 a.m.–2 p.m.

Information on this page is educational and does not replace medical advice.