Plasma therapy of the knee joint

Plasma therapy of the knee joint is a PRP therapy that uses plasma isolated by centrifugation from the patient's blood. This plasma contains a large number of platelets that secrete growth factors. The latter can have a positive effect on body tissues and promote their regeneration - rapid recovery from damage. The effectiveness of the technique has been confirmed by numerous studies, so it is often used in medicine (urology, traumatology, orthopedics, etc.) and cosmetology (for skin rejuvenation). For medical purposes, PRP therapy of the knee joint deserves special attention.

MORE ABOUT THE METHOD

Because the patient's blood is used during the procedure, plasma therapy is not able to cause any harm to the human body. Also, allergic reactions and side effects never occur during PRP therapy. The technique seems to "push" the body to self-recovery, without outside interference such as:

  • surgical treatment;
  • taking medication;
  • use of hormones and etc.

By locally injecting plasma into the problem area on the patient's body, growth factors independently find the inflamed area and damaged tissue, after which they become active and start regenerative processes. As a result, active tissue healing and the formation of new cells begin. Plasma administered to a patient contains approximately 5-10 times more growth factors than normal patient blood.

HOW THE PLASMOTHERAPY OF THE KNEE JOINT IS PROCEDURE

Features of PRP-therapy of the knee joint:

  1. The session takes about half an hour.
  2. The patient gives about 20 ml. of his blood, which is placed in a centrifuge.
  3. Within 8 minutes, plasma is separated from the blood - a substance of yellowish hue, which contains a high concentration of platelets and other substances that have a beneficial effect on damaged tissues.
  4. After the blood is injected, it is injected into the affected joint.

 

INDICATIONS FOR PLASMA THERAPY OF THE KNEE JOINT

The main indications for plasma therapy of the knee joint:

  • limb injury;
  • arthrosis;
  • Becker's cyst;
  • Koenig's disease;
  • rheumatoid arthritis;
  • bursitis;
  • tendinitis;
  • displacement of the knee cap and etc.

PRP therapy is also performed after the installation of an endoprosthesis. This helps to get rid of complications after surgery and speeds up a rehabilitation.

HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE PROCEDURE

First of all, it is necessary to donate blood for analysis, which will confirm or refute infectious diseases. You also need to properly prepare for the procedure:

  1. 3-5 days before plasma therapy to exclude from the diet salty, fried, and fatty foods, do not drink alcohol.
  2. Drink at least 2 liters of clean water a day during this time.
  3. The procedure is performed on an empty stomach, but if it is scheduled in the afternoon, 2-3 hours before the session you can easily have a snack.


Also, a few days before the procedure, you should stop taking drugs that can affect blood clotting (aspirin, anticoagulants, hormones, etc.). Be sure to consult your doctor about this.

CONTRAINDICATIONS TO PRP-THERAPY

Despite the benefits of plasma therapy, it has several contraindications. Among the main ones:

  • serious blood diseases that have led to impaired coagulation;
  • disturbances in the work of systemic and autoimmune organs;
  • hepatitis C and B, AIDS;
  • cancer (malignant and benign tumors);
  • serious mental disorders (schizophrenia, psychosis, etc.);
  • infectious diseases in the acute period;
  • diseases caused by viruses.


The procedure should not be performed if a person has SARS or influenza, because when plasma is introduced into his blood, pathogens can become active, which will lead to an even more severe course of the disease.

BENEFITS OF PLASMOTHERAPY OF THE KNEE JOINT FOR THE BODY

The benefits of knee therapy are enormous. Already after the first injection, the inflammatory processes will gradually begin to "fade", dystrophic and degenerative disorders in the joint and surrounding tissues will be suspended. This effect is due to the formation of new blood vessels, which increase blood flow to the problem area and improve cell oxygen saturation. The patient will notice at once that the pain became less pronounced, the joint began to function better (there was a crunch, stiffness in movements, etc.).

Moreover, PRP therapy will also get rid of other symptoms of the disease that cause disorders of the joint:

  • removes muscle spasms;
  • restore the normal volume of synovial fluid;
  • improve limb mobility;
  • will lead to the normal blood supply to tissues;
  • restore cartilage and bone tissue;
  • strengthen all structures and tissues of the limb.

In addition, plasma therapy will promote the fastest healing of cracks and fractures. And this is a key point in the rehabilitation process. PRP therapy will also minimize the load on the affected joint, which will allow you to recover even faster after injury or surgery.

PRICES FOR PLASMOTHERAPY OF THE KNEE JOINT IN THE SVITYAZ COMPLEX

The cost of plasma therapy of the knee joint in Svityaz is 1300 hryvnias (1 test tube). Such a low price is because we are approached from different parts of the country and even the CIS countries. Therefore, we do not need to overestimate the cost of our services to earn and treat our patients.

REVIEWS ON PLASMA THERAPY OF THE KNEE JOINT

If you study all the reviews of the procedure that we received over the years, 99% of them will be extremely positive, because thanks to plasma therapy of the knee joint, we helped thousands of people get rid of unpleasant diseases such as osteoarthritis, periarteritis, and smoothed rehabilitation periods after injury and surgical interventions.