Five year success of PRP injection to left knee & TKR to right knee Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam

PRP treatment knee arthritis 5 year success story

PRP treatment knee arthritis success story

Long-Term Pain Relief and Functional Improvement:

  • 70-year-old  Mrs.Swarnalatha  underwent PRP injections five years ago for moderate knee osteoarthritis. She reports sustained pain relief and increased joint function, allowing her to participate in activities he previously avoided due to pain.
  • She had a knee replacement in one knee by Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam
  •  In this video, a seventy-three-year-old lady shares her 5-year success of PRP injection to left knee and Total knee replacement to right knee for OA knee. Her surgery was in early 2019 and the original diagnosis was OA knee. She was treated with a PRP injection in her left knee and a total knee replacement in her right knee. The results are as follows: 1. PRP injection: After injection, she had improved range of motion (ROM), less pain, and improved quality of life. 2. Total knee replacement to right knee: After surgery, she had improved range of motion (ROM), less pain, and improved quality of life. She also regained her walking speed and strength.

Platelet-rich stroma procedure explained

What is Platelet rich stroma (PRS) treatment for knee osteoarthritis?

Platelet-rich stroma treatment for knee osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease that affects millions of people worldwide. It causes pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility in the affected joints. One of the most common sites of OA is the knee, which bears a lot of weight and stress during daily activities.

There is no cure for OA, but there are various treatments that can help manage the symptoms and slow down the progression of the disease. One of these treatments is platelet-rich stroma (PRS), which is a type of regenerative medicine that uses the patient’s own blood cells to stimulate the healing and repair of damaged tissues.

What is Platelet-rich stroma treatment?

PRS is derived from the patient’s blood and adipose tissue which are drawn and processed in a high-end device that separates and concentrates the platelets and SVF. The PRS is then injected into the affected knee joint under ultrasound guidance, where it releases various bioactive molecules that promote inflammation, angiogenesis, and tissue regeneration.

To explain how PRS works, we need to understand how platelets and growth factors function in the body. Platelets are small blood cells that are involved in blood clotting and wound healing. They contain granules that store various growth factors, which are proteins that can signal other cells to grow, divide, or differentiate. Growth factors can also modulate inflammation, which is a natural response to injury or infection.

When PRS is injected into the knee joint, it creates a microenvironment that mimics a wound site. The platelets become activated and release their growth factors, which attract and activate other cells such as stem cells, fibroblasts, and endothelial cells. These cells then start to produce new collagen, blood vessels, and cartilage matrix, which can restore some of the lost tissue function and structure.

PRS has been shown to have beneficial effects on knee OA in several clinical trials. It can reduce pain, improve function, and enhance the quality of life for patients with mild to moderate OA. It can also delay or prevent the need for more invasive procedures such as joint replacement surgery.

PRS is a safe and minimally invasive procedure that can be performed in an outpatient setting. It has few side effects and a low risk of infection or rejection.

If you are suffering from knee OA and are interested in PRS, you should consult Dr. A.K. Venkatachalam and discuss the pros and cons of this treatment option. PRS may not be suitable for everyone as it depends on the severity of OA and individual expectations.

References:

: Venkatachalam A.K. Knee osteoarthritis treatment Platelet-rich stroma India. Ortho Biologic Surgery India Blog 2023; https://orthobiologicsurgeryindia.com/knee-osteoarthritis-treatment-with-platelet-rich-stroma-in-india/

: Venkatachalam A.K. Platelet-rich stroma procedure Knee arthritis Chennai. Ortho Biologic Surgery India Blog 2023; https://orthobiologicsurgeryindia.com/platelet-rich-stroma-procedure-explained-treatment-for-knee-oa/

: Venkatachalam A.K., What is platelet-rich stroma treatment for knee osteoarthritis in Chennai India? Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam’s MJRC Clinic 2023; https://drakvenkat.com/what-is-platelet-rich-stroma-treatment-for-knee-osteoarthritis-in-chennai-india/

Knee joint preservation with PRP injection in Chennai

Knee joint preservation with PRP injection in Chennai

Knee joint preservation with PRP injection in Chennai.

See how a Maldivian patient got relief with PRP injections in Chennai to both knees. He was instantly relieved of his pain and could walk without any pain. He had been suffering from pain for the last 12 years. He didn’t want to undergo a knee replacement as he wanted to kneel and pray five times a day. He was influenced by the recommendation of a former patient who had undergone autologous chondrocyte implantation previously. PRP is a biologic injection that alleviates pain and restores mobility.

PRP therapy knee arthritis Chennai

PRP treatment Knee osteo-arthritis Chennai Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam

This gentleman underwent PRP treatment for knee osteo-arthritis in Chennai by Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam. He had undergone stem cell treatment for both his knees earlier three years ago. Although the pain wasn’t severe, he was developing mild discomfort which he wanted to put an end to. He had noticed a decline in function recently and wanted to improve his walking time.If you need PRP treatment.
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