Prp contains growth factors and proteins for tissue repair and regeneration. By injecting this substance into the knee joints, natural substances containing protein will be stimulated, and this will cause the repair of the damaged cartilaginous tissues.
Application of knee PRP in the treatment of knee pain
What is knee PRP?
PRP or platelet-rich plasma is one of the new methods for treating severe knee pain. Performing PRP therapy during consecutive sessions in the affected area relieves pain and joint inflammation.
In this method, a combination of individual blood platelets is received and after separation, the platelets will be injected into the knee joint. With this combination, a very high amount of growth factors and proteins, which are necessary for tissue repair and regeneration, are injected into the knee.
PRP is also a combined treatment method to relieve pain caused by knee arthritis. Therefore, most people use this treatment method to delay knee joint replacement. This method does not have the same effect on all people and often depends on how it is prepared.
Application of knee PRP in the treatment of knee pain
Knee PRP injection improves various complications including knee arthritis. On the other hand, it reduces the pain caused by muscle strain and partial tear of the cruciate robot, and over time, the physical function of the knee will improve.
In some cases, this treatment may not work. The ineffectiveness of this method for some complications, including severe knee arthritis, is due to the progress of the disease. On the other hand, the lack of proper preparation and standardization techniques of PRP causes it to be ineffective.
Also, the difference in the formulation of PRP for the knee and the difference in the injection method are other factors that cause the lack of effectiveness of this method. In general, PRP is used to treat joint instability, knee sprains and strains, and chronic joint pain. In addition, people with anterior cruciate ligament injury and knee tendonitis can experience this procedure.
Benefits of knee PRP injection
Knee PRP injection has many benefits in the treatment of severe knee pain. One of the main benefits of injecting this substance is the relief of pain caused by abrasion and arthritis. Among other benefits of PRP knee injection, we can mention the following:
1- Using the body's natural resources: PRP is prepared from the patient's blood to treat knee pain. Therefore, it is very suitable for tissue repair.
2- Reducing knee pain and inflammation: PRP helps to reduce body inflammation a lot. As a result, it minimizes knee pain and arthritis.
3- No need for surgery: PRP does not require surgery and anesthesia and helps the person return to their activities sooner.
4- Long-term results and durability: Another advantage of knee PRP is its durability and its results last for years. As a result, the person will witness the recovery of knee pains and inflammations within a few sessions.
A suitable candidate for knee PRP
Knee PRP injection is not suitable for everyone. People who have the following conditions can use this method and see its positive results:
1- Arthritis of the knee: Arthritis causes destruction of the knee joints and cartilages. People who suffer from knee wear are the best candidates for PRP injection.
2- Cartilage injuries: People who have injuries such as knee damage and joint fractures can use PRP.
3- Chronic knee pains: People who have long-term knee pains can try the PRP method. With several sessions of PRP injections, the function of the knee will improve.
4- Treatment of cruciate ligament injuries: If the cruciate ligament is torn or damaged, the doctor can inject knee PRP to repair and strengthen the ligaments.
Does PRP injection in the knee hurt?
PRP injection may be accompanied by a little burning and pain due to the insertion of the needle into the body tissue. The pain caused by the plasma injection is tolerable, however local anesthetics are usually used before the injection to reduce the amount of pain and discomfort during the injection.
Do not worry if you experience pain and swelling after injecting the injection, because the effects of the pain will disappear completely within a week. During this time, try to drink a lot of fluids so that your body is hydrated and the healing process takes place faster.
Visit Dr. Naseh Yousefi's clinic for knee PRP injection under the supervision of qualified doctors without any complications. Specialist doctors of Dr. Naseh Yousefi clinic help in the treatment of severe knee pain and chronic complications including arthritis and partial rupture of the cruciate ligament in several sessions.
Summary of contents
Knee PRP or platelet-rich plasma is the best method for treating severe knee pain. People who suffer from complications such as stretching and wear of the knee and skeletal and joint problems can try this method.
One of the most important advantages of PRP injection is its naturalness, because it is prepared from the patient's own blood and its durability is longer than other treatment methods. To perform knee PRP under the supervision of the best specialist doctors, visit Dr. Naseh Yousefi's clinic in West Tehran.