Knee Osteoarthritis

Written By stephanie Jarvis

Osteoarthritis of the knee is a commonly occurring condition that can start in before you are 30 years old. It can be triggered after years of overuse, trauma to the joint, or postural and muscle imbalances. Instability of the joint leads to to increased degeneration and destruction, worsening symptoms.

SYMPTOMS

  • Crepitation or grinding sensation

  • Joint swelling

  • Deep pain/discomfort

  • Stiffness

  • Tenderness of muscle and surrounding tissue

  • Feeling unstable or weak

  • Reduced range of motion

SOLUTIONS

Regenerative injection treatments are safe, non-surgical options that can be used at any stage of osteoarthritis. These treatments stimulate cartilage and ligament regeneration, helping to stabilize the joint and decrease pain. This creates significant improvements in symptoms in both short and long term assessments.

REGENERATIVE INJECTIONS

Comprehensive injections of Prolotherapy (Dextrose concentrated solutions) or PRP injections (platelet rich plasma) have both been shown to have significant reduction in pain scores, improved function of the affected joint, and improved quality of life in patients with osteoarthritis.

RECOMMENDED TREATMENTS:

PROLOTHERAPY

This injection technique is a fast (under 30 minutes), safe and effective way to create dramatic results in those suffering from Osteoarthritis. I recommend a comprehensive approach to treating the structures of the knee to achieve most optimal results. A focus on stimulating intra-articular tissue regeneration, as well as promoting increased stability around the knee can increase the overall function and reduction in pain vs a singular joint injection.

SCIENTIFICALLY RESEARCH BASED

These treatments have been proven in randomized controlled trials to create significant improvements in pain, function and quality of life again and again.

PMCID: PMC4857084

TREATMENTS NEEDED

Most studies have used 3-4 treatments, spread out by 4 weeks each. This varies greatly on the amount of damage and other factors of healing in each patient. 1-2 years later, patients were maintaining results.

BONUS: PLATELET RICH PLASMA

PRP is a technique that uses your own blood products to stimulate healing at a faster and more potent level than Prolotherapy. It typically takes half the treatments, and less inflammatory aggravations since you are using healing components injected into the tissue to trigger a reaction vs Prolotherapy where you use an irritant.

Book a Free Phone consultation to discuss if these treatment options could be right for you!

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