For patients seeking a natural alternative to painkillers or surgery, Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy is a revolutionary option.

PRP harnesses the body's own healing power to reduce pain and improve function in arthritic knees.

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What Is PRP?

Blood is made of red cells, white cells, and platelets. Platelets are famous for clotting blood, but they are also packed with growth factors.

These growth factors are like "construction managers"—they tell the body to repair tissues and calm down inflammation.

PRP is simply your own blood plasma with a super-concentrated dose of these platelets.

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The Procedure: Simple and Fast

1. Draw Blood: We take a small amount of blood from your arm (like a standard blood test).
2. Spin It: The blood is placed in a centrifuge machine. It spins at high speed to separate the platelets from the red blood cells.
3. Inject It: The concentrated platelet layer (PRP) is injected directly into your knee joint.

The whole process takes about 30 minutes in the clinic.

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How Does It Help Arthritis?

PRP does not grow a new knee. However, it changes the environment inside the joint:

• Reduces Inflammation: It neutralises the "bad" proteins causing swelling and pain.
• Lubricates the Joint: It improves the quality of the synovial fluid.
• Stimulates Repair: It signals local cells to repair minor tissue damage.

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Who Is It For?

PRP works best for:

• Early to Moderate Arthritis (Stage 1-3).
• Active patients who want to avoid surgery.
• Patients who cannot take strong painkillers.

It is less effective for severe bone-on-bone arthritis (Stage 4), where surgery is usually better.

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Takeaway

PRP is a safe, biological bridge between medication and surgery. It uses your own body to heal itself.

Wondering if you are a candidate? 👉 Consult Dr. Abhijit Kale about PRP.