The Telangana Medical Council (TMC) is currently reviewing multiple complaints regarding Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy, with allegations of unethical practices and fraudulent claims. Prominent orthopaedic surgeons from both private and government institutions, including Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), have raised concerns about the treatment’s effectiveness and its marketing strategies.
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Over the past several months, 75 orthopaedic specialists from institutions such as Osmania, Gandhi, and NIMS hospitals have filed formal complaints. These surgeons assert that PRP therapy, despite being used for decades, lacks scientific backing. They cite extensive research indicating that PRP therapy provides no tangible benefits in regenerating cartilage and is equivalent to a placebo in effectiveness.
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Doctors claim that an organized network of healthcare professionals, including unqualified practitioners, aggressively promotes PRP therapy as a cure for knee arthritis. These entities leverage celebrity endorsements to mislead the public. According to the complaints, PRP therapy is marketed as a regenerative treatment, despite medical evidence showing that cartilage degeneration is irreversible.
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