Total Knee Joint Replacement

  What is PRP? PRP (platelet-rich plasma) is autologous blood that contains platelets higher than normal. Normal platelet count is 4.5 × 105/μL, but PRP has 4-5 times the normal value. How does PRP work? Platelets secrete growth factors like platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF), transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), and epithelial growth factor (EGF), which improve the healing process. Platelets also have adhesion molecules like fibrin, fibronectin, and vitronectin, which promote bone formation. How is PRP prepared? The patient’s own blood drawn is then centrifuged in a machine to separate platelets. This centrifugation allows the separation and collection of the buffy coat layer that contains PRP. This prepared PRP is then administered to the site of injury or into the joints. Do we need to be admitted to the hospital for the the PRP procedure? It’s a daycare procedure done in the outpatient department; you will be sent hom...

In the past, an orthopedic injury or condition would have required an invasive surgical procedure that required a long-term recovery. But now stem cell therapy, which is a cutting-edge procedure, is being used in sports and orthopedic medicine. In this procedure, the patient’s own stem cells are used. When using the patient’s own stem cells, it has the benefit and unique property of being able to develop into various cell types and successfully treat many orthopedic conditions and sports injuries. It also provides pain relief and improved function within a short period of time. In orthopedics,  stem cell therapy  helps in healing the body in a natural way without any invasive surgery. Although the treatment applications in stem cell therapies are still in the development stage, the studies and research in recent years have given some proven positive results. What is stem cell therapy? In this procedure, bone marrow is aspirated, and the aspirate is cultured in the lab. The cul...