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Biological therapy: Joint pain is a problem that affects millions of people, affects their daily life and overall health. In the list of treatment options, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy has emerged as a possible solution, which has attracted the attention of both the provider and the patient. PRP therapy uses natural remedies of the body to cure joint pain and injuries.
Joint pain is a common problem that causes the knees to deteriorate quickly due to growing age, injury or long-term walking. But now experts are talking about a new hope. Instead of drug reserves and philanthropy, surgery, now PRP therapy gives relief in joint pain without any surgery. It is being said that this therapy can re -form a cartilage worn and can get back its old strength. The question is how effective it is really and will this treatment be right for every patient?
What is PRP Therapy?
Unit Head Dr. Akhilesh Yadav in Orthopedic Department at Max Hospital It is said that kPRP therapy means to treat with the help of body parts. Joint pain is treated by natural healing. First of all, after taking some blood from the patient, he is put in the centrifuge and platelets and growth factor is separated in it. This concentrate PRP goes directly to the affected joint. This reduces joint pain, decreases inflammation and repairing joints increases.
How does PRP therapy work?
Platelets are tasks for blood clutter and wound healing, but they also contain growth factors that repair joints and tissues. They intensify the process of rebuilding cells. This reduces pain, improves the movement of joints and the patient gets quick relief.
Is it effective in joint pain?
Experts say that PRP therapy can be effective in light and medium osteoarthritis. In many cases, it has been seen that patients said that after this therapy, the pain was reduced. Improvement in the functionality of the joints was also found. Apart from this, the side effects of PRP are also very low, because the body is used in it.
Benefits of PRP Therapy
No surgery needs
Side effects very low
Patients can comfortably do their daily activities.
In some cases, its effect remains for a long time.
The worn joints start working again.
It is very important to seek full advice from a doctor before adopting it.