Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy

The high concentration of platelets contains growth factors that can stimulate tissue repair, making PRP therapy commonly used for musculoskeletal injuries, arthritis, and various cosmetic and orthopedic procedures.

INTERNATIONALLY accepted treatment for knee Osteoarthritis (OA). This is a natural way of healing. ABSOLUTELY SAFE and NO SIDE EFFECT. BEST SUITED FOR OA PATIENTS who do not want to take painkillers and especially who are unfit for knee replacement surgery due to their medical problems like DM ( Diabetes Mellitus), CAD ( Coronary Artery Disease ), CKD (chronic kidney disease i.e. raised creatinine levels in the blood) or have undergone Cardiac Angioplasty or Bypass procedures.

INTERNATIONALLY accepted treatment for knee osteoarthritis (OA). This is a natural way of HEALING. Absolutely Safe. No side effects. BEST SUITED FOR OA PATIENTS WHO DO NOT WANT TO TAKE PAINKILLERS AND ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO ARE UNFIT FOR KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY.

Q.1. what is PRP therapy?

Ans.1. PRP THERAPY is an  INTERNATIONALLY ACCEPTED  NOVEL TECHNIQUE for the treatment of Knee OA (osteoarthritis) and sports injuries.

Q.2. Whether it is safe?

Ans.2. This is a  NATURAL WAY OF HEALING and ABSOLUTELY SAFE and has NO SIDE EFFECTS.

Q.3. What is PRP? 

Ans.3. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a biological product obtained from the patient’s own blood (autologous) which contains a platelet concentration above the normal basal value. Platelets and plasma of PRP contain a great amount of growth factors and other biomolecules that activate and accelerate the processes of repair and regeneration of tissues where they are administered.

 Q.4.  How it works? 

Ans.4. Basically it relieves the inflammation and regenerates the degenerating cartilage of the knee joint they are the main components of the OA. Following are the detailed effects of PRP 

  • ANTI-INFLAMMATORY Blocks the production of inflammatory cytokines and the synthesis of anti-inflammatory cytokines.
  • REGENERATIVE Induces stem cell chemotaxis and proliferation in the area of application, replacing the damaged cells and stimulating extracellular matrix production.
  • ANGIOGENIC Promotes neovascularization in injured and fibrotic tissues.
  • ANALGESICInduces a cell-based endocannabinoid response in inflammatory conditions, 

decreasing pain.

Q.5. Any chance of allergic reaction?

Ans.5.The above-mentioned effects of Platelet Rich Plasma ( PRP) are completely natural. No risk of allergic reactions since there are no synthetic products involved.

Q.6. What are the steps of PRP therapy?

Ans.6. Following are the steps of PRP therapy.

STEP 1  The patient’s blood sample is withdrawn from the vein.

STEP 2  Through a special procedure the platelet-rich plasma is harvested. 

STEP 3 Under all aseptic conditions in our OT the harvested PRP is injected into the damaged joint / tissues.

STEP 4 Patient walks back to home.it is then thereby activating the healing process.

Q.7. How much time does PRP therapy take?

Ans.7. The entire procedure takes about 2 hours.

Q.8. Is the patient’s admission required?

Ans.8. This is an OPD (out-door) procedure, the patient walks in and walks out immediately after the therapy.

Q.9. Is there any age bar for PRP therapy?

Ans.9. There is no age bar for this therapy.

Q.10. Is this treatment for patients suffering from Heart, sugar (Diabetes Mellitus), kidney, and other medical problems?

Ans.10. This is an ideal treatment for patients suffering from heart, kidney, and other medical problems that make them unfit for knee replacement surgery. Patients of OA who do not want joint replacement surgery and want to live with their own original and natural knee joints.

Q.11. what are the advantages of PRP THERAPY?

 Ans.11. Following are the advantages OF PRP THERAPY

  • COMPLETELY NATURAL 
  • ABSOLUTELY SAFE  
  • NO SIDE EFFECT
  • NO HOSPITALISATION
  • CLINIC STAY APPROX.  2 HOURS
  • PAINLESS 
  • ALSO  SAFE  FOR  THE  PATIENTS SUFFERING FROM  HEART, LIVER , KIDNEY AND OTHER MEDICAL PROBLEMS 

Q.12. From where you have got training for PRP THERAPY?

Ans.12. Dr.Bhatia has undergone training from ISIAT, LISBON ( Portugal).

Q.13. what are other conditions where PRP THERAPY is indicated?

Ans.13. PRP THERAPY  INDICATIONS  IN SPORTS / OTHER ORTHOPAEDIC PROBLEMS

  • Frozen Shoulder 
  • Muscle, tendon, and ligament tear
  • Plantar fasciitis,Tendo Achilles, Tennis / Golfer’s elbow,

Hamstring / patellar tendinitis 

  • Degenerative meniscal tear, post-meniscectomy syndrome, 

 fibrotic and painful scars   etc

                             3) Rotator cuff tendonitis and partial tears

                              4)  SLAP lesion

  • Achilles tendinitis etc

CONCLUSION :

PRP therapy is an internationally accepted, completely natural, and absolutely safe mode of treatment for patients suffering from OA of the knee. The PRP therapy not only relieves your pain ( due to inflammation ) but also regenerates your damaged and degraded cartilage  ( cause of OA ). Safe and natural alternative to knee replacement surgery.

Dr. A. S. Bhatia has undergone special training for PRP therapy during the INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM INTRA ARTICULAR TREATMENT  ( ISIAT ) at LISBON, PORTUGAL   (EUROPE)