Pain is known as a negative sensation that no one wants to experience. However, daily life accidents that can cause physical pain are often difficult to control. Especially for those who enjoy playing sports or engaging in extreme activities, the risk of both acute and chronic injuries increases, leaving damage deep within the muscles, tendons, and joint surfaces. For the general population, degeneration can occur with aging, such as various types of osteoarthritis. Current treatments include both surgical and non-surgical options, depending on the severity of the patient’s injury. If the injury is not severely torn, doctors usually recommend treatment with anti-inflammatory medications and injections, which come in three types:
- Steroid injections
- Knee joint fluid injections
- PRP injections
These injections can be administered in various locations, including the shoulder, elbow, kneecap, knee, ankle, and areas with adhesions. They provide effective treatment results, helping to reduce injury and inflammation efficiently.
“Cold brew maintains temperature during centrifugation, preserving essential platelets” with a different technique
The highlight of PRP injection is using the patient’s own blood to heal the injury, making it a treatment method that the body accepts. The key component is the biological substance or concentrated platelets. The doctor will draw blood from the back of the hand or the patient’s arm crease, approximately 11-22 ml (depending on the injury), then centrifuge to separate the plasma from the red and white blood cells (which cause inflammation), while preserving as much of the biological substances within the platelets as possible.
Inside the platelets are important biological substances that affect the repair and recovery of injuries. However, these important substances are often destroyed during the centrifugation process. Modern medical practice uses centrifuges that help preserve the properties within the platelets quite completely. Doctors can adjust the concentration of platelets as needed and control the temperature during centrifugation to avoid affecting the biological substances in the platelets, thus effectively preserving the important substances within the platelets.
Pain heals itself Repair yourself.. stop chronic inflammation with PRP injections
When the body receives a signal that an injury has occurred, the natural repair process begins. However, when this signal is temporarily suppressed by steroid medication, the repair process is interrupted and will only resume after the medication wears off. This is why pain often recurs repeatedly in the same area and does not fully heal.
PRP injection treats injuries or chronic inflammation using the patient’s own platelets. Platelets contain Growth Factors, compounds that stimulate cells around the injured area to initiate the natural healing process faster and more effectively. This treatment also provides long-term effective results for patients as follows:
- No synthetic substances remain in the body
- Does not cause allergies or side effects after treatment
- Provides continuous improvement in recovery because it is a natural body repair process
Patients usually notice changes from the first PRP injection and see continuous improvement with each session. For post-injection care, doctors recommend applying cold compresses and reducing the use of the injected area for about 2-3 days, with a follow-up evaluation approximately one month later.
For those with low platelet counts, PRP injections can still be used to treat injuries or chronic inflammation, although the amount of biological substances may be relatively low. Doctors will explain this to patients to ensure understanding and informed decision-making before treatment. PRP injection is therefore considered a beneficial option for patients as it effectively resolves pain.
