Treatment of knee osteoarthritis with plasma, alternative medicine in Barranquilla
Alternative medicine
Author: José ObregónModified date:
What is platelet rich plasma?
At present, new techniques are enjoyed that allow us to have health and aesthetic alternatives, platelet-rich plasma or PRP, has a great boom in aesthetic medicine and as a regenerative treatment helping to detoxify, drain, nourish, revitalize, maintain and balance damaged or aged tissues.
The platelets in our blood not only serve to seal bleeds, the platelets also produce growth factors which stimulate cell regeneration in different tissues such as our degenerated joints, increase the synthesis of proteins and local cartilage.
What is the use of platelet-rich plasma in knee osteoarthritis?
Nowadays and all over the world people have been talking about regenerative therapies and that is precisely what platelet-rich plasma is. Once we extract the plasma from the blood, we separate them and activate them, they degranulate and release the growth factors derived from platelets which will stimulate the bone and cartilaginous tissues to the synthesis of worn tissues, improve local circulation, activate cell growth, repair destroyed tissues and generally improve mobility and the clinical picture caused by osteoarthritis in the knees.
What are the benefits of platelet-rich plasma in knee osteoarthritis?
Platelet-rich plasma in osteoarthritis of the knees has many benefits. Definitely, the cost-benefit ratio of this platelet-rich plasma treatment is very favorable for patients affected with knee osteoarthritis, as it not only provides relief from knee pain but also delays the complications of osteoarthritis, improves mobility of the knee. the knee in the medium term and in general improves the quality of life of the patient suffering from knee osteoarthritis. The vast majority of people who seek this platelet-rich plasma therapy have been recommended knee replacement surgery, that is, they suffer from severe osteoarthritis.
How many knee platelet-rich plasma injections do I need to feel better?
The number of platelet-rich plasma infiltrations in the knee that are required is variable and depends on several factors such as the age of the patient, the severity of the damage: the more severe the osteoarthritis, the greater number of sessions the patient will require, the limitation of movement and the presence of complications. A patient may require between 5 and 10 sessions in a year of the platelet-rich plasma for osteoarthritis of the knees.
Do platelet-rich plasma infiltrations in the knee hurt?
The pain during platelet-rich plasma infiltrations in the knee is the same pain caused by any other type of infiltration, it is tolerable and no local anesthesia is needed.
What are the contraindications for platelet-rich plasma as a treatment for osteoarthritis of the knee?
In general, there are few contraindications for platelet-rich plasma as a treatment for knee osteoarthritis, but, in general, people with clotting problems or who are taking anticoagulants require prior evaluation. as it is a tissue from the same patient, the plasma rich in plaquetas lacks adverse reactions, rejection or intolerances.
How long should I remain at rest after infiltration of platelet-rich plasma into the knee?
Actually, absolute rest is not required after the application of platelet-rich plasma to the knee, just a little care to avoid injury and not overdo walking or physical activity.
How long does the effect of infiltration of platelet-rich plasma last as a treatment for osteoarthritis of the knee?
The duration of the effect of the infiltration of platelet-rich plasma as a treatment for knee osteoarthritis is variable, the more wear or tear there is within the knee, the faster the injected platelets are consumed and the less the effect lasts , so the dosage is individual depending on each particular case.
What are the recommendations before undergoing the treatment of knee osteoarthritis with platelet-rich plasma?
Very rigorous recommendations are not required before undergoing the treatment of knee osteoarthritis with platelet-rich plasma, but it is recommended 3 days before the procedure to eat very low in fat to avoid obtaining fatty plasma and hopefully the plasma procedure rich in platelets, do it on an empty stomach.