PRP-therapy for the knee joint

PRP is a new method used to treat joint diseases at a reasonable cost. PRP therapy is based on the regenerative properties of platelet-rich blood plasma. The peculiarity of the treatment is that the procedure does not cause allergies, does not harm the functioning of the liver, kidneys. Its effectiveness is provided by the injection into a specific area of ​​the pathology. The injection contains platelet plasma isolated from the patient's blood.

Treatment of joints with plasma from one's own blood

The patient is treated with 8 milliliters of venous blood. It is centrifuged in 300 seconds. This procedure can be one- or two-step. In the first stage, it is possible to preserve the integrity of platelets, in the second, the highest concentration is obtained.

The resulting plasma is injected into the joint. The injection site is numbed so that the patient does not experience severe pain. It feels like it is compared to an intramuscular injection.

The platelet granules contain molecules that are characterized by increased bioactivity. Thanks to the plasma preparation, these molecules are released into the pathological zone. They perform several functions - regeneration, transformation, acceleration of growth and nutrition.

Symptoms and indications for a prp therapy session

• Treatment of joints with their own blood is suitable for patients who have:
• Arthritis, arthrosis of the joints.

Chronic sports injuries.

PRP-Therapy is suitable for people who have knee pain while squatting, going up or down stairs, painful clicks, swelling.

The absolute contraindications for prp therapy include pregnancy, oncology, poor blood clotting, low hemoglobin. If the patient has such a condition, therapy is postponed or canceled. Relative temperatures include high fever, ARVI, herpes, FLU, medication. After recovery, the patient can seek treatment.

The effectiveness of the  PRP-Therapy procedure and its advantages

PRP therapy has a number of advantages, namely:

• There is no chance of spreading the infection.
• The risk of an allergic reaction is avoided.
• There are no negative effects on the digestive system.
• Pain syndrome is removed in the shortest possible time.
• The remedy works for a long time.
• The inflammation goes away instantly, which can be seen even with a visual examination.
• The price of prp therapy in Moscow is not more expensive than other methods of therapy.

After the course of PRP-therapy, patients notice an improvement in blood circulation in the affected area, a decrease in pain and muscle spasm, a quick recovery of cartilage, and a normalization of the composition of the joint fluid.

The effectiveness of a plasma lifting session primarily depends on the patient's condition, because it is made from his blood. The full course of prp-therapy treatment includes 4-6 procedures in each joint. The duration depends on the pain syndrome. If the problem is running, a couple of months after therapy, the course of plasma-lifting is prescribed again.

The safety of prp therapy

 PRP-Therapy is considered the safest method of treating knee joints. There is no risk of complication. The drug itself for administration is prepared from the patient's blood with special prp tubes, so that the risk of transmission of allergies or infections is completely excluded. One's own blood is safe and does not carry an antigenic load.

PRP-Therapy and its compatibility with other treatments

PRP therapy can be used with other non-surgical therapies. These include acupuncture, kinesiotherapy, kinesio taping, blockages with pain relievers.

Where can I get a  PRP-Therapy of the knee?

 PRP-Therapy of the knee joint is performed at the Elena Malysheva Medical Center. The clinic employs the best Russian and foreign doctors. The medical center consists of several clinics located in different cities of Russia. Patients are ready to provide professional medical care. The cost of prp-therapy of the knee joint depends on the duration of the prp-therapy course and the stage of the disease.