Injections

Things to consider when choosing a doctor for platelet-rich plasma therapy include cost, the doctor's experience, and their training. Asking questions is important.

A cortisone injection follows a set of steps that includes making the patient comfortable, disinfecting the site, administering the injection, and bandaging.

Pain and swelling are the most common cortisone injection side effects, but problems such as skin discoloration, infection, and hormone changes in women, can occur.

Cortisone injections are used to treat joint pain caused by inflammation from conditions such as arthritis if a physician and patient decide it is appropriate.

Research suggests hyaluronic acid injections may increase lubrication, reduce pain, and promote the growth of cartilage and bone in the osteoarthritic knee weeks.

Studies show that if people who have osteoarthritis may be good candidates for platelet-rich plasma therapy.

Hyaluronic acid knee injections are given in the joint capsule and require the expertise of a trained medical professional.

Hyaluronic acid injections can help with osteoarthritis symptoms, used for those with moderate osteoarthritis for whom pain-relieving medications are not working.

Although typically considered safe, common side effects of stem sell therapy for arthritis include temporary swelling and pain, and a small risk of infection.

Platelet-rich plasma therapy (PRP) is an increasingly common treatment for arthritis, which uses the bloods natural healing properties to repair damaged tissues.

Platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections use a sample of the patient’s own blood, which is separated with a centrifuge to isolate the platelet rich plasma.

While platelet-rich plasma therapy can be an effective treatment for arthritis, there are some drawbacks to PRP, namely a lack of sufficient research into the topic.

A platelet-rich plasma injection can be used to treat arthritis. The injection is prepared using a centrifuge to separate platelet-rich from platelet-poor plasma.

Although stem cell therapy is not a standard practice, many doctors are using the procedure to treat arthritis in the knee and other joints.

Cortisone, hyaluronic acid, PRP, stem cell, and prolotherapy are all therapeutic injections that may provide relief from knee osteoarthritis symptoms.

Cortisone is a man-made version of the hormone cortisol which comes in oral, injectable, and topical forms to treat inflammation caused by various conditions.

Hyaluronic acid is a gel-like substance found in joints, skin, and eyes. It can also be commercially produced from bacteria and animal tissues for medical purposes.

While cortisone shots can ease joint inflammation and arthritis pain, repeated injections can damage soft tissue. A treatment plan will set limits accordingly.

Several therapeutic injections may be recommended to help alleviate osteoarthritis symptoms, with a patient's circumstances deciding which one is best for them.

A patient may be a candidate for platelet-rich plasma therapy if pain effects their daily activities and other treatments have failed.