I have severe degeneration - bone on bone, cysts, spurs and "needed" a THR 3 years ago. I am 53. I have regained a high level of function and diminished the pain to a manageable level by systematically employing every alternative therapy I could uncover: acupunture, prolotherapy, myofacial release, energetic frequencies, integrated manual therapy, prp, mind-body work, and all the herbal and nutritional supplements. I think many of these have worked syynergistically, but the prp has really gained me a new level of function and relief, so much that I could go back to competing at eventing. I would not underestimate its effectiveness even on a bad joint. Alot of places are doing it now: Life Family Practice center in the Villages, FL. Spaulding Rehab in Boston, Beth Isreal, Orthopaedic Professional Association in gilford NH, and I just saw a hospital in southern Maine advertising it on TV! Dig around; you will find it -