Autoplasmotherapy of joints: a new and effective treatment method

From this article you will learn:

What is autoplasmotherapy of joints
What are the advantages and disadvantages of autoplasmatherapy for joints?
When is autoplasma therapy of joints necessary?
How does the procedure work?
Does autoplasma therapy have side effects?
How much does autoplasma therapy of joints cost?

Autoplasmotherapy of joints is a new modern treatment method that has gained recognition in rehabilitation medicine. It is highly effective and safe, causing virtually no side effects, since the procedure uses plasma obtained from the patient’s own blood. What is the essence of autoplasma therapy for joints and what therapeutic effect can be obtained as a result of its use, we will explain in this article.

What is autoplasmotherapy of joints

If you feel that when you move your joints there is stiffness, pain, or swelling, this means the beginning of a pathological process that can lead to destruction of the joint and significant limitation of its function. Therefore, such symptoms should not be ignored; it is necessary to conduct a medical examination and begin treatment immediately.

Treatment of diseases of the musculoskeletal system has always been a difficult task for doctors. The emergence of new treatment methods now makes it possible to successfully cope with previously incurable diseases. Autoplasmotherapy has proven its high effectiveness and safety in practice. Thanks to this technique, your joints will get a second life, and you will be able to lead an active lifestyle for many years.

Autoplasma therapy based on the principle of treatment using the body's own resources - a component of his own blood - platelet-rich plasma - is injected into the patient's tissues. This is done using intra-articular injections.

The creators of this method are Russian scientists Roman Zarudiy and Renat Akhmerov. They proved that when a person’s own plasma is injected directly into the affected joint, the processes of regeneration of cartilage tissue, as well as surrounding muscle and bone tissue, tendons and ligaments, begin. Freedom of movement returns, and the patient’s quality of life improves significantly.

The therapeutic effect of the method is based on the properties of the patient’s blood plasma, saturated with platelets. Platelets are natural stimulators of cell development, promoting rapid tissue repair and strengthening the immune system. When platelet-rich plasma is administered interstitially, the process of formation of new capillaries begins, oxygen supply improves, and intracellular metabolism is normalized.

There is a natural renewal of the volume of synovial fluid necessary for the full functioning of the joint, and its mobility is completely restored with regular use of the method. As a result, even without the use of drug therapy, patients get rid of pain and discomfort and resume an active lifestyle.

Autoplasma therapy restores impaired metabolism, regenerates tissues and stimulates the body's metabolic processes.

Improvement in the patient's condition begins after just a few sessions:

pain in the joints disappears;
the nutrition of cartilage tissue improves and the joint is strengthened;
the amount of joint fluid is restored.

Prices for plasma injection procedures

The cost of the plasma lifting procedure depends on several conditions.

Firstly, the price is affected by the area where the plasma is administered: an injection into a small joint, such as the wrist or elbow, will cost less than plasma lifting of the knee joint.
Secondly, the cost depends on the reputation of the medical institution and the level of services it provides. Well-known clinics usually have higher prices.
Thirdly, the price is affected by the qualifications of the doctor performing the procedure. Having an academic degree, extensive work experience, regular internships and advanced training courses are all factors that increase the cost of the service.

In addition, the price will increase if additional services are needed - preliminary examination, ultrasound, local anesthesia.

The average cost of one plasma lifting procedure in Moscow is from 2,350 to 12,000 rubles[3]. You can save money if you pay for the full course rather than each injection separately. Some clinics periodically hold promotions during which the price of plasma lifting is reduced by 20%.

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So, autoplasmotherapy helps stop degenerative changes in joints in the early stages of diseases, avoid surgical intervention and return patients the opportunity to live a full life - without pain. And in addition, this is an excellent prevention of aging of the musculoskeletal system for those people who do not yet complain about joints, but want to continue to maintain their mobility and flexibility.

How does autoplasmotherapy work?

Blood cells - platelets - contain cellular structures that secrete various growth factors. The latter have an active effect on the body, including the cells of cartilage and bone tissue.

Platelet-rich blood plasma is the best way to obtain a concentrate of such factors. Its saturation is carried out using a special technology, so the concentration of platelets in the prepared plasma is several times higher than their usual concentration in human blood.

A feature of the cartilage tissue that makes up the joints is the absence of active cells responsible for restoration; there are no nerve endings or blood vessels there. For this reason, cartilage regeneration occurs very slowly. In the process of autoplasmotherapy, due to the introduction of additional growth factors, active formation of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid occurs in cartilage tissue. The fibroblasts from which the tissue is formed begin to work more efficiently, and a sufficient amount of intercellular substance is produced for the normal functioning of the tissue.

In the process of autoplasmotherapy, the growth of new capillaries is stimulated. Nutrients and oxygen penetrate tissues better, metabolic processes begin to occur more intensively. In this regard, it is possible to achieve an improvement in the structure of cartilage tissue, restoration of elasticity and tone of the joint. The expected effect is achieved - an increase in the amount of synovial fluid and, as a result, normalization of joint function.

In addition to injections directly into the joint capsule, autoplasma can be injected into the soft tissue around the affected joint, at certain trigger points. It is recommended to perform the procedure once a week, in courses of several sessions. The required number of procedures, after which the best effect can be obtained, is prescribed by the attending physician depending on the diagnosis, medical history and other strictly individual factors.

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What are the differences between plasma therapy and biorevitalization and mesotherapy?

Modern medicine and cosmetology offer women and men a wide range of services that make it possible to rejuvenate the skin. Injection methods of facial care such as biorevitalization and mesotherapy have proven themselves well. These procedures, like plasma therapy, are considered effective, but the differences lie in the substance injected under the skin.

When performing biorevitalization, hyaluronic acid is injected intradermally, which is responsible for the hydrated state of the dermis. The result can be noticed after the first procedure. However, despite the significant toning of cells, stimulation of the production of its own collagen, which is important for “tired skin,” is not carried out.

Mesotherapy involves the introduction of drugs with a whole complex of useful microelements, vitamins and amino acids. Often, the healing “cocktails” of youth include fat burners and peptides. There are many preparations for mesotherapy and they all involve solving narrow problems and problems.

plasma therapy is a much broader procedure, safe due to the complete naturalness of the components introduced under the skin. We can say that plasma triggers biostimulation in all layers of the skin, it again becomes smooth and elastic.

Advantages and disadvantages of autoplasmotherapy of joints

Like any medical procedure, autoplasma therapy has its advantages and disadvantages. Therefore, before turning to this method of treatment, you should carefully familiarize yourself with the technique.

Pros:

Almost complete absence of side effects.
Minimal risk of allergic reaction or intolerance. The patient's own plasma, obtained from his blood, is ideally combined with the tissues of his body.
Significant reduction of the drug load on the body. After a course of treatment, it becomes possible to reduce the doses of medications taken, and in some cases, to completely cancel some of the prescriptions
There are a large number of diseases and injuries for which autoplasma therapy can achieve complete cure or long-term remission.
Impact on the causes of the disease and their elimination.
Relieving inflammation, effective tissue restoration.
A small number of contraindications.
There is no rehabilitation period - the procedure does not require changes to your usual lifestyle.
Possibility of use in complex therapy together with other treatment methods.

Minuses:

The likelihood of post-injection complications.
Quite a high cost.

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Application of autoplasmotherapy in gynecology

Currently, PRP therapy is used quite often in many branches of medicine. The use of this technique can be found in cosmetology and dermatology, ophthalmology, neurology, traumatology, urology and, of course, gynecology. In all industries, this method gives positive results.

In cosmetic gynecology, the main effects of PRP are neovascularization, angiogenesis and effects on tissue anabolism. It is used to get rid of signs of photo- and chronoaging, skin defects in the vulva area.

Indications for the use of autoplasma therapy (PRP) in gynecology also include:

Chronic inflammatory diseases of the reproductive sphere (various localization and etiology).
Urogenital atrophy.
Lichen sclerosus (kraurosis of the vulva).
The need to increase the efficiency of ovulation stimulation cycles, infertility associated with “thin endometrium”.

The pronounced regenerative effect of autoplasma therapy (PRP) can be used in “anti-aging” programs, to restore the genitals after childbirth, to heal scars, during the perimenopausal period, to improve the quality of sexual sensations.

The use of autoplasma therapy (PRP) is possible as part of complex therapy for various gynecological disorders, since this type of treatment combines well with antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory agents, hormonal drugs, laser photothermolysis, and hyaluronic acid.

Effects of autoplasma therapy (PRP):

anti-inflammatory;
antimicrobial;
improvement of microcirculation and metabolism;
increased collagenogenesis;
restoration of the mucous membrane of the cervix and vagina;
increased tone of the pelvic floor muscles;
eliminating discomfort in intimate life;
reducing the risk of relapse;
improving quality of life;
There is no risk of allergic reactions, since the patient’s own autoplasma is used.

Indications for autoplasmatherapy of joints

This procedure is indicated for the following diseases:

Arthrosis. It appears with age-related destruction of cartilage tissue. Activation of recovery processes after autoplasmotherapy allows you to maintain the joint in working condition for a long time. That is why plasma lifting is the most common method of treating arthrosis.
Arthritis. Manifests itself as a result of inflammation of various etiologies. A full course of plasma lifting, carried out on time, allows you to avoid complications from inflammation.
Osteochondrosis , characterized by the presence of degenerative processes in the cartilage and bone tissue of the spine.
Muscle spasms that occur in the joint area. Autoplasma therapy improves blood circulation, relaxes muscle tissue and eliminates pain.
Atrophy of bone tissue. Causes joint destruction. The restorative effect of growth factors, which are contained in large quantities in plasma, stimulates the renewal of cartilage and bone tissue and avoids further destruction.
Sports injuries , in case of damage to joints and ligaments.
Rehabilitation in the postoperative period (after surgery).
Pathological processes in the meniscus of the knee joint , requiring its restoration.

Preference should be given to autoplasma therapy because this method has a very small number of contraindications. Using the patient's own blood plasma eliminates the possibility of allergic reactions, intolerances and side effects. With this method, addiction is impossible.

Contraindications for autoplasmatherapy of joints: acute infectious diseases, malignant neoplasms and blood diseases.

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Biological effect of plasma therapy

Human blood is plasma with cellular elements contained in it. The main cellular elements are red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets .

Each of them performs its own functions:

red blood cells carry oxygen
leukocytes protect us from infections,
platelets are involved in blood clotting processes.

What are platelets needed for?

For example, with cuts, when small capillaries are damaged, platelets accumulate around the site of injury and contribute to the formation of a blood clot. If it were not for platelets, such a minor domestic injury could have resulted in massive bleeding.

In addition, platelets have a unique ability to stimulate the growth and regeneration of tissue at the site of their accumulation. Thanks to platelets, body cells are restored. It is on this unique ability that the effect of plasma therapy is based.

To carry out the plasma therapy procedure, a small amount of blood is taken from the patient into a test tube. This tube is placed in a centrifuge, as a result of which the red and white blood cells settle out, leaving only plasma saturated with platelets as the top layer in the tube .

It is this plasma with platelets that is injected into the sites of destruction and inflammation, creating the effect of platelet accumulation. The body “perceives” their introduction as a signal to stimulate cell restoration. As a result, regenerating cells act locally, precisely in those areas that need help.

It is important to understand that only the patient’s own plasma (autoplasma), isolated from his “native” blood, is used during the procedure.

Plasma therapy for joints and spine

In our clinic, plasma therapy is successfully used for the following problems:

Neck pain;
Pain in the back and spine, shoulder blades;
Pain in the legs, knees, feet;
Pain in the arms, shoulders, elbows;
Arthritis;
Arthrosis;
Periarthritis;
Sprains of muscles and ligaments;
Osteochondrosis;
Disc herniation;
Disc protrusion;
Scoliosis;
Radiculitis;
Resorption (i.e. destruction) of bone tissue.

as well as as part of rehabilitation programs:

After household and sports injuries to the spine and/or joints;
After operations on the spine and/or joints;
After joint replacement;
After strokes.

How to prepare for autoplasmotherapy of joints

The necessary course of autoplasmotherapy can only be prescribed by a doctor of appropriate qualifications. The specialist will conduct a detailed examination of the affected area, do the necessary research, and study the medical history. Only after this, if necessary, will a course of such therapy be prescribed.

The procedure does not require special preparation, but it is better to follow some recommendations:

stop taking antithrombic agents 14 days before the procedure;
refrain from smoking and drinking alcohol for 24 hours before the procedure;
avoid physical activity and do not play sports before starting treatment;
get a good night's sleep the night before;
there should be no emotional experiences;
drink up to two glasses of warm plain water immediately before the session.

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Restrictions after the procedure

Plasmolifting in gynecology, reviews of which are mostly positive, requires the implementation of a number of rules after its implementation. Thus, for several days after the procedure, the woman needs to refuse intimacy.

It is also important to wash yourself daily with liquid baby soap. It is better not to use a rough towel to blot the intimate area. Instead, it is better to use disposable paper towels. For a month after the procedure, it is prohibited to visit the pool, bathhouse or solarium to reduce the risk of complications.

How is the procedure for autoplasmatherapy of joints performed?

Despite the frightening name of the procedure “injection into the joint”, the procedure is painless and safe.

The doctor takes from 10 to 50 ml of venous blood from the patient - the removal of such a small volume does not in any way affect the patient’s well-being and condition. The blood is then placed in a medical centrifuge, in which it is separated into components, from which the necessary components are taken to make the desired combination.

The injection is given in the area of the affected joint. The injection site is disinfected, and the prepared plasma is injected directly into the joint using a regular needle. At the request of the patient, the doctor can use local anesthetics to numb the injection site, although, according to statistics, most patients do not feel pain at the time of injection of autoplasma.

An improvement in the patient's condition can occur after the first procedure; within half an hour, pain decreases and joint mobility improves. But to consolidate the effect obtained, it is recommended to complete the full course.

The number of autoplasma therapy sessions depends on the severity of the condition, and usually consists of 5–7 injections. The interval between sessions should be at least 3–5 days. At the end of treatment, the pain disappears, inflammation stops, and the required volume of synovial fluid begins to be produced. The joint fully restores its function. If the plasma lifting course was prescribed on time, it is sometimes possible to avoid surgical intervention.

Keep in mind! In case of chronic arthritis, arthrosis and osteochondrosis, the plasma lifting course should be repeated twice a year to improve the effect of therapy.

There may be a slight increase in pain at the beginning of treatment. This is an absolutely normal reaction of the body, and after 2-3 procedures the pain will disappear.

The great advantage of autoplasma therapy is the duration of the effect. Even six months after completing the course, the results will still be maintained. Scientific research and practical experience confirm long-term retention of results.

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Plasma therapy and plasmolifting: what is the significant difference

In fact, plasma therapy and plasma lifting are one and the same. Plasma therapy (or autohemotherapy, or autoplasmotherapy) is the general name of the method, and “plasmolifting” is the registered name of the technique, which focuses on facial rejuvenation.

To carry out plasma lifting, a unique centrifuge is used, which sets a specific operating mode to isolate the maximum number of platelets (more than 1 million in 1 ml.). The use of patented equipment and the high effectiveness of the technique explains its high cost.

The rejuvenation effect occurs literally five days after the procedure. The skin on the face becomes elastic and toned, the complexion improves and fine wrinkles disappear.

Are there any side effects of autoplasma therapy for joints?

The side effects of this procedure are minimized if the instructions are strictly followed, high-quality equipment and consumables are available, and the duration of treatment and plasma volume are correctly selected.

Usually, when preparing a substance for administration, the patient’s own cells are used, not treated with preservatives or other chemicals, so allergic reactions are practically impossible. Individual reactions may occur when heparin or other additives are added.

After injection, small bruises may occur at the injection sites caused by mechanical damage to the capillaries. This is not a complication, and after a few days all traces will disappear.

You should keep the bandage clean and do not scratch the injection site to avoid infection.

Advantages of autoplasma therapy

PRP therapy in gynecology is considered one of the safest procedures. The risk of side effects or allergies is almost zero. Due to the use of only biological material from the patient himself, no special preparation or diagnostics are required.

Autoplasma injections themselves have not only a regenerative function. In addition, plasma:

Has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects;
Stimulates the formation of collagen in tissues;
Restore the mucous membrane of the genital organs;
Increases the tone of the pelvic muscles;
Improves blood supply and metabolic processes in tissues.

PRP therapy reduces the likelihood of relapses in the treatment of diseases of the reproductive organs.

How much does autoplasma therapy of joints cost?

The price of autoplasmotherapy of joints depends on both objective factors (which include the cost of consumables, the use of a patent for the technique, training of doctors), and on subjective ones, for example, on the prestige of the clinic. The price of this treatment process is comparable to cosmetic skin treatments with a similar name.

In Moscow, the average price of one plasma lifting procedure ranges from 3,500 to 6,000 rubles . In regions, the cost may be slightly lower. In addition, you will need to pay for a pre-procedure examination.

Many private clinics offer favorable discounts if you pay in full for the entire course in advance.

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Recommended course of plasma therapy

The number of sessions depends on the indications, the general condition of the patient’s skin, physiological characteristics and the result obtained: in some cases it is visible after one visit to the doctor, in others after 4-5. Usually 4-6 procedures are performed with an interval of 5 days to 1 month. RHANA doctors use a variety of rejuvenation methods in their work and select procedures individually for each patient, taking into account indications and price preferences. We know how important it is for Moscow residents to look good and quickly get the desired result, so we offer only the best modern techniques.

Where can autoplasmotherapy of joints be done?

Nowadays, you no longer have to spend a lot of time performing complex and unpleasant procedures at home. It is much easier to seek help from real professionals - the Veronika Herba beauty and health center, equipped with effective and modern equipment.

Why clients choose Veronika Herba Beauty and Health Center:

This is a beauty center where you can take care of yourself at a reasonable cost, while your face and/or body will be treated not by an ordinary cosmetologist, but by one of the best dermatologists in Moscow. This is a completely different, higher level of service!
You can receive qualified help at any time convenient for you. The beauty center is open from 9:00 to 21:00, seven days a week. The main thing is to agree with your doctor in advance on the date and time of your appointment.

, and you will see for yourself!

Indications for facial plasmolifting

Plasmolifting is a unique procedure in its methodology and effectiveness, the implementation of which will have a positive effect on any skin problems. But, due to its powerful anti-aging effect, experts usually recommend it in the following cases:

dry facial skin susceptible to premature aging,
age and expression wrinkles,
sagging, sagging skin,
lost elasticity of the skin of the eyelids, bags under the eyes, wrinkles in the corners of the eyes,
pronounced nasolabial folds,
scars, cicatrices, acne marks.