BIOLOGICAL THERAPIES
Biological therapies in Orthopedics
- It is taken from the patient's own blood and contains growth factors that promote healing.
- It is used in conditions such as tendonitis, tendon ruptures, muscle injuries, degenerative changes in cartilage and joints.
- They can come from the patient's bone marrow or adipose tissue.
- They have the ability to differentiate into various cell types, helping to regenerate bone, cartilage and other tissues.
- They are used in degenerative diseases such as osteoarthritis or in more serious injuries.
Special proteins that help activate cells for tissue repair.
Biodegradable meshes that help in the growth and guidance of tissue regeneration.
Application examples
- Sports medicine (tendonitis - muscle injuries).
- Delayed fracture healing.
- Arthritis with the aim of cartilage regeneration.
- Reducing pain and inflammation in chronic problems.
Advantages
- Reducing the need for surgical procedures or improving their results.
- Utilization of the body's own natural healing mechanisms as it is a purely biological process.
- Procedure duration 15 minutes without special preparation and recovery.
Procedure
The doctor takes about 20 ml of blood from the patient, as in a simple blood draw.
The blood is placed in a special machine (centrifuge) that spins it at high speed for about 10 minutes. This separates the blood components into:
- Red blood cells
- Plasma with few platelets
- Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) – this is the therapeutic component
The doctor collects only the PRP, which contains a high concentration of growth factors, which accelerate tissue healing.
PRP is injected into the site of the lesion with or without ultrasound guidance for precision.