With China's rapid entry into an aging society, more and more patients with chronic orthopaedic diseases such as neck, shoulder, waist and leg pain, especially osteoarthritis, femoral head necrosis and other degenerative joint diseases, the incidence rate is increasing.
Walking joint pain, joint weakness when getting up, and worsening pain when going up and down stairs are all manifestations of osteoarthritis caused by the destruction of articular cartilage and bone. According to statistics, the incidence of osteoarthritis in the Chinese population aged 60 and above is as high as 78.5%.
1、 The efficacy of PRP is reliable. To increase the treatment options for bone and joint diseases, Huaxian New District Hospital introduced platelet rich plasma (PRP) therapy as early as 2020, providing more choices for joint disease patients.
The current PRP technology has matured, and since the hospital launched the "Knee Osteoarthritis Ladder Therapy", it has been favored and recognized by patients. The PRP of "Knee Osteoarthritis Ladder Therapy" has the advantages of "reliable early ground treatment with only one injection and no need for one surgery".
Recently, during follow-up visits to numerous patients who received PRP treatment for bone and joint diseases at the hospital, we have received positive feedback and an increasing number of patients are satisfied with the treatment outcomes.
2、 What is PRP?
PRP stands for Platelet Rich Plasma, which is a platelet concentrate extracted from autologous peripheral blood by centrifugation. It contains high concentrations of platelets, white blood cells, and fibrin. Platelets can secrete various growth factors after activation, white blood cells can prevent infection, and fibrin can construct the three-dimensional structure required for local tissue repair. The concentrated PRP component not only provides "concentrated nutrition" for tissue repair, but also creates a better repair environment for tissue repair, which can promote and accelerate the repair of bone tissue and soft cells.
3、 What orthopedic diseases can PRP treat?
Expert Consensus on the Clinical Application of PRP in Orthopedics and Joint Surgery (2018 Edition)
1. Fractures, Non union, and Bone Defects.
2. Acute and chronic tendon and ligament injuries.
3. Acute and chronic wounds.
4. Intra articular cartilage injury.
5. Osteoarthritis, especially suitable for symptomatic osteoarthritis with mild to moderate degenerative manifestations on X-rays or MRI.
Furthermore, it can also be used as an adjuvant therapy for osteomyelitis and femoral head necrosis.
4、 What are the advantages of PRP treatment?
１. Better effect: PRP has "enhanced tissue repair ability", and its therapeutic effect is particularly significant compared to traditional methods.
2. Safety: Autologous cells, no rejection reaction.
3. No hospitalization required: Patients can walk 15-30 minutes after injection, and can come and go on the same day.
4. Treatment is periodic: three sessions constitute one course of treatment, and some patients with severe injuries require multiple treatments to fully heal.
5. Combining rehabilitation training yields better results: After PRP treatment, some patients may need to combine rehabilitation training for more significant treatment outcomes.