Nano Patch: An Innovative Knee Pain Relief Patch Without Medication
Anyone experiencing knee pain, which may be caused by inflammation, impact sports, excess body weight putting extra pressure on the knee joint cartilage, or age-related osteoarthritis in the elderly, affecting daily life, often treats it with painkillers, anti-inflammatory drugs, or steroids. However, long-term use of these medications may affect liver and kidney health.
To address this issue, Phyathai Hospital has developed the innovative pain relief patch “Nano Patch,” which helps reduce knee pain effectively from the first use, as an alternative to long-term use of painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs, especially NSAIDs, which can impact the liver and kidneys.
Interesting Topics
- What is Nano Patch?
- How to Use the Nano Patch Pain Relief Patch
- Advantages of Nano Patch Pain Relief Patch
- Who is Suitable for Nano Patch?
What is Nano Patch?
Nano Patch is an innovative pain relief patch designed and used to treat and rehabilitate knee injuries, whether from sports or osteoarthritis. It helps reduce inflammation and knee pain precisely at the area where the patch is applied.
Using a micro-needle technique (Nano Patch) with a depth of only 600 microns and hundreds of tiny needles, it functions like a large syringe needle but does not reach the nerves. This depth is sufficient to deliver medication through the skin to nourish the painful knee area, allowing patients to feel no pain during treatment.
How to Use the Nano Patch Pain Relief Patch
A doctor will assess the condition and apply the Nano Patch to the patient’s knee. It adheres firmly with medical-grade adhesive. The doctor will then press the Nano Patch gently for about 1 minute to ensure the many tiny needles make close contact with the skin. Medication prepared on top of the Nano Patch will gradually absorb through the tiny needle holes into the skin layer, targeting the painful knee area directly.
While wearing the patch, patients can move their knee, sit, lie down, or walk normally. The Nano Patch can be removed at home after 3 hours, but the medication will continue to be effective for up to 1 month. After removal, there may be slight redness on the knee, which will fade shortly.
Advantages of Nano Patch Pain Relief Patch
- Painless during treatment
- Medication is delivered directly to the painful or inflamed area for targeted effect
- Medication lasts for about 1 month
- Safe medication with no impact on liver and kidneys
- Reduces the need for NSAIDs, which affect the liver, kidneys, and heart, benefiting those who require long-term medication
- Helps delay or avoid surgery in some osteoarthritis patients
- Suitable for elderly patients with multiple chronic diseases who are not suitable for long-term medication
Who is Suitable for Nano Patch?
- Those experiencing knee pain, including the general public, athletes, elderly, and those with osteoarthritis symptoms
- Those afraid of injections
- Those allergic to steroids or wish to avoid them
- Those who regularly take anti-inflammatory drugs
In the past, knee pain or osteoarthritis was mostly found in the elderly, but nowadays it is increasingly seen in younger people. Therefore, taking care of knee health from a young age and being aware of symptoms will help enable prompt treatment. Importantly, consulting a specialist and choosing advanced innovative treatments today can significantly reduce the severity and progression of the disease.
Do not let the disease progress without treatment, as it will not only cause increasing pain but may ultimately require knee replacement surgery.
Note **The choice of technique or treatment method for each patient using Nano Patch is at the discretion of the physician**