Baltimore PRP Knee Clinic, Eric Nager, M.D. of OptiHealth Institute can help patients that suffer from knee problems to heal or improve their conditions.

Knee injuries are among the most common orthopedic conditions that physicians see in their treatment rooms. Because the knees are involved in almost every movement, they have a tendency to become overused or injured. In a recent study, patients who received PRP saw regeneration of the cartilage with PRP based on MRI imaging. PRP injection may renew the tissue, allowing for decreased pain, growth of degenerated cartilage, and improved knee function. Moreover, PRP therapy is safe.

PRP Injection specialists at Eric Nager, M.D. of OptiHealth Institute provide knee treatments that are non-surgical, safe, natural, zero downtime solutions to knee injury and chronic knee pain to patients in Baltimore.

Baltimore PRP Specialists at Eric Nager, M.D. of OptiHealth Institute have helped numerous patients in Baltimore relieve knee pain and get back to their active lifestyles. Call (443) 737-4456 today for your PRP Knee Consultation!

Knee Conditions Treated Using Platelet Rich Plasma

Whether you’ve taken damage from a fall or accident, over conditioned your perfect layup, or the natural effects of aging have simply caught up, knee pain is still pain and can be extremely disruptive to your daily lifestyle. Several common knee conditions can be improved with Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy.

The ACL stabilizes the knee joint and connects the femur to the tibia. The ACL is commonly torn during sports or movements, such as a change in direction. Often, surgery is the only way that the ACL can be repaired; however, Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy is another option that can help men and women to regain full functioning of their ACL.

The PCL is located in the back of the knee, and it keeps the tibia from hyperextending backwards. Injuries to the PCL often occur when a person falls on a bent knee or when a person gets into a car accident and hits the dashboard with force. PCL tears are also often treated with surgery, but Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy can help to repair injuries.

The medial and lateral ligaments control the sideways movements of the knees, and when the knee is overextended to the side, injuries can occur. Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy can help to repair torn ligaments and restore the function of the knee.

The lateral and medial menisci are discs at the center of the knee that help to keep the knees steady by balancing the weight put on the knees. Depending on the severity of the tears, surgery may be required to repair a torn meniscus. Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy can speed up the healing process and help patients to recover from injuries faster.

Over time, the cartilage between the knees can become worn down due to overuse, aging, or sports. Eventually, some people experience grinding of bone to bone due to a lack of cartilage. Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy may help to restore cartilage and help patients to reduce pain and inflammation.

Countless aging men and women suffer from arthritis, as knees may become swollen, hot, or painful due to inflammation. Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy can help to regenerate tissues and reduce pain that often occurs with arthritis.

What are some of the benefits of PRP for knee issues?

PRP knee injection treatments provide patients with many unique benefits that other therapies do not. Some advantages of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy knee injections include:

Accelerated Healing

With its powerful growth factors, Platelet-Rich Plasma stimulates healing at the site of injection and helps to regenerate tendons, ligaments, and fascia.

No Down Time

There is no recovery time associated with PRP Therapy itself, so if your injury does not require surgery, you can get your injections and be on your way in about an hour.

Painless

Aside from a small amount of pressure at the injection site, most patients say that PRP Therapy is totally painless.

Pain-Relieving

As your Platelet-Rich Plasma works to restore soft tissues, it can relieve pain caused by overuse, scar tissue, injuries and even recent surgery. Many patients eliminate or reduce their reliance on painkillers following PRP Therapy treatments.

Low Risk

Because the platelets and growth factors in Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy are from your own body, there is no risk of allergic reactions, infections or rejection.

How can Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy help knee conditions?

Until recent times, knee replacement surgery was the only sustainable option for advanced arthritis of the knee. Surgery was recommended when patients didn’t get good pain relief from oral medications and other conservative treatments. However, with the advent of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injection, it is possible in many cases to avoid surgical intervention. The injection of platelet-rich plasma isolated from the patient’s blood is a type of regeneration therapy that promotes the healing of damaged tissues and thereby reducing pain.

PRP contains various growth factors that reduce destruction and promote the proliferation of chondrocytes and remodeling. With PRP injection, synoviocytes get activated and increase the secretion of mucopolysaccharides to build favorable surroundings within the joint.

Stem cells are recruited in the process of regeneration. In a recent study, patients who received PRP saw regeneration of the cartilage with PRP based on MRI imaging. PRP injection may renew the tissue, allowing for decreased pain, growth of degenerated cartilage, and improved knee function.

Many people are turning to PRP Therapy as a nonsurgical, noninvasive, safe and natural procedure for alleviating their pain and promoting their most optimal health.

Baltimore PRP for Knee Injury Treatment

Are you ready to kick the pain out of your life?

Eric Nager, M.D. of OptiHealth Institute in Baltimore has years of experience treating patients with knee problems, and will help you improve your mobility.

Call (443) 737-4456 to speak with Baltimore Platelet Rich Plasma Knee Specialist, Eric Nager, M.D. of OptiHealth Institute and schedule a PRP Therapy Appointment Today! Eric Nager, M.D. of OptiHealth Institute treats patients in Baltimore.

Functional Medicine specialist at OptiHealth Institute treats men and women struggling with knee injuries using platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in Baltimore and Aberdeen, Alexandria, Annapolis, Annapolis, Arlington, Baltimore, Bel Air, Bethesda, Bowie, Cockeysville, College Park, Columbia, Dover, Dundalk, Easton, Edgewood, Eldersburg, Elkridge, Elkton, Ellicott City, Essex, Frederick, Frederick, Gaithersburg, Glen Burnie, Greenbelt, Hagerstown, Hanover, Harrisburg, Havre de Grace, Lancaster, Laurel, Monmouth County, Morris County, Odenton, Owings Mills, Parkville, Pasadena, Perry Hall, Randallstown, Rockville, Severn, Severna Park, Silver Spring, South Gate, Towson, Waldorf, Washington DC, Westminster, Wilmington, and York.