Osteoarthritis has become an obstacle that hinders the daily life of many people. The pain is so disturbing that you can hardly walk. This makes you lack confidence and have to limit the activities you used to do regularly. When it comes to treating osteoarthritis, many people may think about surgery, but did you know that there are currently non-surgical treatment options that will help you regain mobility? That is treatment with knee PRP or injection of concentrated platelet plasma in the knee joint.
What is PRP for the knee? Who is suitable for PRP treatment?
What is knee PRP? Non-surgical knee osteoarthritis restoration
Knee PRP injection is the use of Platelet Rich Plasma (Platelet Rich Plasma) for treatment. Using the natural principles of the body. Starting from the patient’s blood to centrifuge to extract the concentrated platelet plasma, which is an important component in wound healing and stimulating cell regeneration. When this concentrated platelet plasma is injected back into the injured area, such as the knee joint, ligaments, or inflamed muscle area. The concentrated platelet plasma releases Growth Factors that help repair and restore tissues, making wounds heal faster. It reduces pain and helps patients return to normal life faster without surgery.
Is there a difference between knee PRP injections and steroids?
Many people have probably heard of both steroid injections and PRP injections to treat joint pain or injuries, but which method should be chosen? The answer depends on the individual’s health status. A doctor should be consulted to plan the most appropriate treatment.
- Steroids: They are like emergency pain relievers that help relieve inflammation and pain quickly, but the benefits of steroids are the same as those of general painkillers: they can have side effects if used frequently or for a long time, such as weakening bones and muscles, or causing infections. In addition, steroids do not help in repairing damaged areas, but only relieve pain.
- Knee PRP: It is a procedure that uses the patient’s blood to extract a concentrated plasma platelet, which contains nutrients and growth factors that will help stimulate cells to repair themselves better and effectively reduce inflammation. Despite its higher cost, it is considered a good option for those who want a sustainable knee rejuvenation.
What does PRP help with?
PRP injections can help stimulate the body’s self-repair in the injured area, such as the knee joint, hip joint, ligament stuck, anterior cruciate ligament of the knee joint. The outer elbow button and various sprains help reduce pain, swelling and inflammation. This allows patients to return to their normal lives.
Who is knee PRP suitable for?
Knee PRP injections are an option for treating knee pain, especially for those with the following conditions:
- People with osteoarthritis help relieve pain and slow down the deterioration of the knee joint.
- People with disc injuries help repair and restore damaged tissues.
- People with arthritis Reduce inflammation and relieve pain.
- People with injuries and tendon degeneration help strengthen tendons.
Although it is a chronic disease, the right treatment can help you have a better quality of life. If you have any knee abnormalities, you should consult a specialist for the right treatment recommendations.
How many injections do you need to do knee PRP to see results?
Knee PRP treatment typically requires 2-3 injections per injured area, spaced about 7-14 days apart, but the exact number depends on the doctor’s discretion.
Preparation before knee PRP
To get the best results with PRP treatment. Patients should strictly follow the doctor’s recommendations. as follows.
- Tell your doctor about your history of drug allergies. Underlying diseases and medications that are being taken.
- About 2 weeks before knee PRP injections, all anti-inflammatory drugs and steroids should be stopped according to the doctor’s instructions.
- Drink enough water so that the blood has the right concentration to be used for spinning.
Platelet injection procedure for knee degeneration
Knee PRP is an increasingly popular treatment. The treatment procedure is as follows:
- The doctor will draw the right amount of blood from the patient (about 25-180 millilitres).
- The resulting blood is spun at high speed to separate various components of the blood, especially platelets, which have growth factors that help in tissue repair.
- The resulting platelets are taken through a photoactivation process to increase the efficiency of repair.
- Stimulated platelets are injected into the degenerative knee area in combination with the use of an ultrasound machine to ensure the most accurate injection at the area of injury. To stimulate tissue regeneration and reduce inflammation, effectively relieving pain for patients.
Self-care after knee PRP
After knee PRP injections to stimulate body recovery, you should take care of yourself as follows:
- First 48 Hours The injection site may feel a slight pain, tightness. Cold compresses can be applied to reduce pain. If the pain is severe, painkillers can be taken to relieve the symptoms.
- Do not take anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or steroids because they may inhibit platelet activity. This makes knee PRP treatment ineffective.
- If you experience pain, swelling, redness, heat, or a higher fever, you should consult a doctor immediately.
- Get enough rest because it will help your body recover faster.
- Avoid strenuous exercise or strenuous activities during the period recommended by your doctor.
Advantages and disadvantages of knee PRP
- Advantages: Platelet injections accelerate the repair of osteoarthritis, as platelets contain substances that stimulate tissue regeneration. This makes the knee joint return to strength faster.
- Disadvantages: PRP injections cannot be anesthetized because the acidity-alkalinity of the anaesthetic can affect the performance of platelets. Therefore, the patient may feel pain or cramps while injecting.
Are there any side effects of the treatment?
After PRP injections in the knee, there may be pain, swelling, redness, and a feeling of warmth, which is a common body reflex and generally resolves within 3 days.
What is better to do PRP Ready at Zeniq Holistic?
PRP Ready is a high-quality ready-made PRP produced from platelets grown in a certified laboratory. This results in PRP with purity and a high concentration of Growth Factors, which stimulates tissue regeneration. and repair worn parts effectively. Suitable for people with osteoarthritis or those who have limitations in extracting blood from the body.
At Zeniq Holistic Clinic, take care of your knee health with the Zeniq PRP Premium program that uses PRP Ready for treatment. This is a cost-effective option for knee healthcare.
Conclusion
PRP is another option to treat osteoarthritis without surgery. This method can effectively reduce pain and inflammation because platelet plasma is concentrated, contributes to tissue repair, and stimulates cell regeneration. However, PRP or PRP Ready treatments cannot regenerate degraded bones. However, it can help slow down deterioration and relieve pain very well.
In addition, this treatment is highly safe because the doctor will use an ultrasound machine. In injecting the injured area on the spot. Patients can go home after treatment and do not need to recover for a long time, which interested parties should consult a specialist doctor to assess the suitability and plan the treatment to suit each individual. This should be done in conjunction with other health care such as weight control, proper exercise, and taking medications as prescribed by a doctor to achieve the best results.