PRP for knee pain has been shown in studies to improve low- to moderate-grade knee osteoarthritis. According to Dr. Gaurav Kant Sharma - A renowned musculoskeletal radiologist, platelet-rich plasma injections significantly reduces pain when compared to placebos. People's physical function improves significantly as well.
These advantages persist at 3-, 6-, and 12-month follow-ups. In cases of early osteoarthritis, stem cell therapy and PRP injections are used to postpone knee replacement surgeries because knee implants have a shelf life of 15-20 years.
Dr. Kant has performed over 500 Intra-articular knee PRP injections alone for management of Knee Osteoarthritis with excellent patient outcomes and recommends PRP treatment for knee pain and hip osteoarthritis in early onset stages.
Dr. Kant’s speciality is not only confined in PRP treatment for knee pain, but he is a pinnacle in the field of medical science in extensive procedures like Musculoskeletal MRI Scans, Arthrogram Studies, Musculoskeletal Ultrasound, Musculoskeletal Interventions, Pain management procedures like Transforaminal Nerve Blocks, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Hydro Dissections and Chemical Lumbar Sympathectomy.
PRP Injections For Knee: Get Rid Of Knee Pain With PRP Treatment
Osteoarthritis is the most common cause of knee arthritis. This condition is distinguished by progressive cartilage wear off. As the cartilage wears away, exposed bone causes inflammation, pain, and swelling.
Overall, lifestyle factors such as exercise, weight loss, and diet are the most effective treatments for osteoarthritis. Cortisone injections, on the other hand, have a limited effect and may be harmful. Furthermore, surgery is regarded as a last resort. Platelet-rich plasma injection for the knee has recently gained popularity.
Because of the low regenerative capacity of knee cartilage, treating knee osteoarthritis is difficult. Osteoarthritis has no known cure. Treatment focuses on symptom relief and postponing the need for knee replacement surgery.
According to Dr. Gaurav Kant Sharma, effective results of PRP Treatment for knee pain depends upon 2 factors:
- PRP kit used at the site of treatment. Prepared PRP kit containing 4.5 mL Vacutainer tubes (0.5 ml 3.2% sodium citrate), Vacutainer unit for blood harvesting with 19 mm adapter sealed inside pouch (235 x 340 mm). Blood processing materials include syringes, needles, centrifuge tubes, pipettes, and surgical gloves.
- PRP preparation should be conducted under medical standardised guidelines i.e., it should be kept refrigerated and centrifuged at a temperature of 15-20 degrees Celsius. This keeps the temperature stable. Platelets die if the temperature is not maintained.
- PRP treatment for knee pain should be done under ultrasound guidance. It shouldn't be a blind injection causing no good.
Are Stem Cells Better Than PRP Treatment For Knees?
- PRP Treatment for knee pain
Red and white blood cells, plasma, and platelets are all components of your blood.
Platelets are blood cells that help with clotting, cell growth, and healing. Platelet-rich plasma treatments for knee pain extract some of these platelets and inject them back into your body at the site of the injury to accelerate healing.
First, your provider will take a sample of your blood. The platelets are then separated from the rest of the components of your blood in a centrifuge. The platelet serum is then injected into the treatment area under ultrasound guidance by your provider.
- Stem Cells treatment for knee pain
Stem cell therapy for knee pain helps your body heal itself. Adult stem cells extracted from bone marrow or fat are used in this case. Stem cells are basic cells that can develop into any type of cell the body requires. Extraction and injection into injured areas can hasten healing.
Stem cell injections for knee pain can help reduce inflammation, repair damaged tissue, and may even help avoid knee replacement surgery.
A needle is used to extract bone marrow or fat tissue first. The stem cells are then extracted from the tissue. The stem cells are then injected into the injured area. The procedure could take up to an hour.
How Does PRP Treatment For Knee Pain Work? Is It Effective?
Your blood platelets contain growth factors. JIPSI experts believe that injecting PRP growth factors derived from your own blood into an injured area will aid tissue repair by causing new cells to form.
PRP could thus help reverse existing tissue damage.
According to a 2019 review, while many studies support its use, many others claim PRP has minimal effect.
Trusted Source :A 2017 Review
Trusted Source looked at 14 randomised controlled trials with a total of 1,423 participants. PRP may help manage pain associated with the knee, according to the findings.
The authors noted the following at 3-, 6-, and 12-month follow-ups:
PRP injections significantly reduced pain scores at each follow-up appointment when compared to placebos.
- Physical function: When compared to controls, PRP improved physical function significantly at these follow-ups.
- Adverse effects: Although some people experienced adverse effects, they were not more severe than those caused by other types of injection.
While the findings appear promising, ten of the fourteen studies examined had a high risk of bias, while four had a moderate risk of bias.
What To Expect After Treatment?
Patients are often instructed to rest the injected area for a few days after either treatment, and soreness and some swelling is to be expected.You should only take pain medications as prescribed by your doctor.
Physical therapy and muscle exercises may be recommended to help maintain joint health.
If you have knee ailments and are seeking PRP treatment for knee pain, we can help you, book an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Gaurav Kant today!
