Stem Cell Therapy vs PRP: Which Is Right for You?

What PRP does well

Platelet-rich plasma delivers a concentrated wave of growth factors to a targeted site. Great for tendon injuries, mild to moderate joint pain, and post-surgical recovery.

Where stem cell therapy stands out

Stem cells can differentiate and orchestrate tissue repair over a longer window — useful when the damage is more structural, like moderate cartilage wear.

How we decide together

There is no universally better option. We look at imaging, age, activity level, and goals before recommending a direction. A 68-year-old with moderate knee arthritis who wants to keep playing tennis is a very different conversation than a 32-year-old with a partial rotator cuff tear.

In some cases we'll combine both — PRP to drive early repair signals, stem cell therapy to support structural change over a longer window. In others one alone does the job.

Starting the conversation

If you're weighing your options, the first step is an evaluation — looking at your imaging, your history, and what you actually want to get back to doing. Request an appointment or call (386) 800-3100 and we'll walk through it together.