prp prp In this article, we intend to talk about the PRP treatment method. What are questions like PRP? In what therapeutic fields will it be used? Does this treatment method have side effects for the patient or not? What is the definitive percentage of PRP treatment? For some people it will. In this article, we want to talk about this topic and answer these questions for you dear friends. What kind of treatment method is PRP? This treatment method stands for Platelet Rich Plasma or platelet enriched serum. The basis of this technique is to use the body's biological power to repair itself in response to injuries. Platelets contain a lot of growth and repair substances, and injecting an enriched amount can increase the number of cells and repair damaged tissue, especially in cartilage and ligaments. For this reason, PRP is one of its proven and essential uses in knee and ankle arthritis, meniscus and knee ligament injuries, shoulder tendon injuries, and elbow inflammations and pains such as tennis elbow and plantar fascia inflammation. Knee PRP has been approved by the World Health Organization and the Ministry of Health of Iran as an effective treatment method. Medical science is advancing rapidly. Slowly, aggressive treatment methods give way to much less invasive methods. PRP is one of the minimally invasive treatment methods that is widely used all over the world today. This treatment method is also known as platelet therapy in Iran. It is used to treat hair loss, improve hair growth after hair transplantation, sports injuries and inflammatory diseases. PRP is usually done by injection using a syringe. What are the steps of doing PRP? The blood of the body consists of two general parts: ### Hematocrit This section includes blood cells such as white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets. ### Plasma The background and fluid part of the blood, which includes water and substances dissolved in it, such as proteins, minerals, food, etc. For PRP treatment, first some blood is taken from your arm. This amount is approximately equal to the amount of blood that is received from you for a blood test in the laboratory, that is, about 10 to 20 milliliters. Your blood sample is placed in a machine called a centrifuge. In this device, different parts of the blood are separated by rapid rotation and based on centrifugal force. Finally, a solution is obtained that is rich in blood platelets. You are probably familiar with the main role of platelets, which is to clot blood and prevent bleeding. In addition, platelets play a very important role in the process of healing and repairing tissue damage. After separating and preparing the PRP solution, it will be injected into your skin. When the solution enters the problem area, the growth factors are released from the platelets. Uses of PRP Platelet therapy or PRP has many uses, some of which we have mentioned below: - hair growth - Improving skin condition - repairing tissues and accelerating the healing of injuries - Inflammation reduction In some chronic diseases such as osteoarthritis, inflammations occur in the joints. PRP injection is used to reduce these inflammations. Preparation for PRP treatment Two days before the treatment, drink a lot of water and fluids so that your body and skin are fully hydrated. A week or two before receiving the treatment, eat less fat and reduce the amount of caffeine you consume. If you are taking medication or supplements, be sure to consult your doctor before PRP. Some supplements increase the risk of bruising and should not be taken 2-3 weeks before treatment. PRP benefits Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is autologous in nature, meaning that blood is taken from the patient himself. Blood is easily taken from the patient's vein. For these reasons, PRP is generally considered a safe biological method. Among the benefits of PRP knee injections, the following can be mentioned: ### Safety Platelet-rich plasma is autologous, meaning it is taken from the patient's own body. The PRP solution is natural and its injection is associated with very few risks. ### Simple and minimally invasive treatment PRP injection is performed without surgery or stitches. ### reduction of arthritis symptoms PRP injection relieves the symptoms of knee arthritis. In addition, because there are hepatocyte and synovial fibroblast growth factors in the platelet material, PRP solution helps to restore the concentration of hyaluronic acid in the knees. PRP injection repairs joint damage and prevents the progression of knee arthritis. ### Inflammation reduction PRP injection induces a fast, safe and effective healing process. This pain management approach also significantly reduces inflammation and swelling. ### minimizing drug dependence Infusion of platelet-rich plasma is useful for controlling pain caused by knee arthritis. PRP knee injections significantly reduce the dependence on painkillers or other strong drugs for bone or muscle growth. side effects of PRP Because your own platelets are used in PRP treatment, side effects are usually not observed. Cases such as sensitivity, pain or bleeding in the injection sites are possible side effects of this treatment, which are of course rare. Most people who have PRP can go about their daily activities immediately after the treatment. Who should not receive PRP? As we mentioned earlier, be sure to inform your doctor about all the diseases and medications you are taking before receiving PRP. If you have the following diseases, this treatment may not be suitable for you: - cancer - Chronic liver diseases - Chronic skin diseases - low number of blood platelets - thyroid diseases Prohibition of using PRP - Active infection at the injection site - Platelet and coagulation disorders - Immune disorders, especially cancer - Severe anemia Care after knee PRP It is better to rest between 24 and 72 hours after PRP of the knee and not to bear weight. Do not bathe your knee for 24 hours after PRP. Doing physiotherapy immediately after PRP, especially knee PRP, reduces pain after this healthy and miraculous process. Of course, one of the main cares after knee PRP is knee ice massage, which should be repeated every 8 hours. It is better not to use painkillers one day after PRP and if you have pain, use acetaminophen or acetaminophen codeine. In our experience, the combination of knee PRP, acupuncture and laser therapy along with exercise is the best non-surgical treatment for knee diseases, especially knee arthritis. PRP application The most common diseases in which PRP is used are: - arthritis grade 1 to 3 - Knee meniscus in 2nd and 3rd degree tears - cruciate knee ligament tear such as A.C.L can be treated incompletely with knee PRP - Treatment of youth knee pain or chondromalacia with PRP injection in the knee - Treatment of shoulder tendonitis and their chronic pains - Tennis elbow resistant to treatment - PRP is also effective in treating heel spurs Additional information about knee PRP One of the most important movement organs for every person is the knee area, any small or big damage in this part can cause a lot of disruption in people's lives. Usually, damage to joints, cartilage and bone parts leads to serious limitations. All people are looking for suitable treatment methods because of the pain and damage they experience through this means. They are trying to get a full recovery as soon as possible. But you should know that knee PRP is one of the new methods to reduce joint pain. It can heal any damage very quickly. Doctors and specialists use rich plasma to perform knee PRP. It will be received from the blood and will be completely compatible with the person's body for injection. Doctors usually use this method for joint instability, sprains and strains, and even cruciate ligament tears or chronic knee pain. You should know that the physical condition and readiness of people for PRP injection is not very important. If the person receives such treatment, the specialists will perform this process to maintain the health of the people. The remarkable thing is that PRP injection helps a lot in the quick recovery of knee joints. If after the injection, you take the prescribed medicines and take the said care in full detail, your health will always be maintained. You will get the best results from knee PRP. An important issue that you should know is that weight gain and limited mobility is a serious and destructive factor on the health of the knees. Doctors believe that in such a situation, PRP is the only solution for treating knee injuries. They advise people to lose weight along with injections and to use physiotherapy if needed. You may have the question that treatment processes like PRP may cost a lot of money for patients. This issue is true to some extent because such modern treatment methods are performed with the least amount of complications. You will get the best result with long lasting in the shortest time. But since knee PRP is one of the most popular treatments, many medical centers reduce the costs to some extent while cooperating with insurance centers. Clients can get the best efficiency from these new treatment methods by paying part of the costs. Note that PRP may be done in different number of sessions for each person. This process will only depend on the extent of the damage. Doctors continue these conditions until the person has received the desired and appropriate result from knee PRP. They can always be sure of the health of their knees and movement organs. The cost of PRP injection in the knee The cost of this method depends on various factors such as the amount of knee joint damage, the location of the PRP treatment, the doctor's and treatment staff's fees, insurance coverage, the number of times required and the cost of other drugs and consumables. The important thing to note is that PRP treatment is considered a laboratory treatment and is not covered by basic and supplementary insurances. The patient has to pay for it from his own pocket. 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