Why athletes should consider PRP treatment?

Many athletes face orthopaedic injuries often in their life which involve invasive procedures, complicated surgeries and lengthy hospital stays. This procedure usually needs a long period of time for recovery. Today with the help of technology and advanced medical science it is possible to undergo a variety of orthopaedic procedures using minimally invasive techniques such as PRP treatment.  So the athlete can get back to the active lifestyle more quickly than ever.

You must have read our previous blogs on PRP. If not then check them out on our website https://www.sysmedtechint.com/. In this blog, let’s see why you should opt for the PRP treatment.

To kick start your body’s healing abilities

Platelet-rich plasma or PRP is an ideal method of boosting your body’s own healing abilities. To simplify this, let’s take an example. Just think of the last time you cut your finger or scraped your leg enough to draw blood. When something like this happens, your body’s innate healing proteins are found in the platelets in your blood. This element rushes to the cut or scrapes to initiate the healing of your wound. PRP treatment boosts this ability.

A simple procedure

As you know the procedure of PRP treatment. There is no surgery and long stays in the hospital. You can go home after a few hours of this PRP treatment. You can resume your routine after a few weeks but under your doctor’s instructions.

Speedy recovery

As PRP injections send a high concentration of proteins directly to the injured area, these growth factors fasten up your body’s natural healing process.

Less risky

If you’re worried about taking medications or injecting artificial and manufactured fluids into your body then PRP is a more natural approach. It comes from your own blood, so the risk of rejection is highly unlikely. Thus there’s almost no risk of side effects. Besides minor irritation or pain at the site of the PRP injection, platelet-rich plasma therapy is one of the safest ways to heal your body after an orthopaedic injury.

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Precautions should be taken after PRP injection

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) treatment is a budding treatment option for individuals with orthopaedic problems such as knee arthritis, tendonitis and rotator cuff tears. If you are considering this modernistic treatment, it is important to get familiar with the restrictions you may have during the rehabilitation process which includes learning about precautions you should take after PRP injections.

Precautions after PRP Injection

Each patient’s recovery timeline will be different, depending on how his/her body is responding to PRP. But there are general guidelines you can use to prepare yourself. Here are some precautions after PRP injection which you may be instructed to take. This is divided between the various phases of your rehabilitation:

Phase 1 (0-3 days post-procedure)

In this phase, the primary goals will be to protect the affected joint and manage discomfort. The joint may be immobilized using a walking boot or a sling. You may be advised to use crutches if you receive injections in your knee, foot or ankle.

Phase 2 (3-14 days post-procedure)

These days, you will begin to bear more weight as tolerated and slowly discontinue the use of assistive devices. Also, it is important to continue avoiding activities like lifting and impact exercise that may put too much stress on the tendon.

Phase 3 (14 days to 6-8 weeks post-procedure)

In this phase, the focus will be to achieve a full range of motion while increasing strength and balance. Therapeutic exercises will help you reach these goals. But we advise you to do that under instructions. You should not resume heavy exercise yet and you should avoid activities that cause pain.

Phase 4 (around 6-8 weeks post-procedure)

Up to this phase, patients usually return to their normal activities at full intensity. Soreness may occur after participating in athletics, but it should go away within 24 hours.

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How Does PRP Work?

As we discussed early in the last blog, platelet-rich-plasma (PRP) therapy is the new treatment for which orthopaedic patients can have access to a speedy recovery. Athletes are the very first patients who received PRP therapy for their sports injuries. This therapy is used for their speedy healing process and early return to their sport. The benefits and effectiveness of PRP therapy are still being studied, but many orthopaedic practices already offer this option to their patients. Now, let’s talk about how PRP works and whether it might be right for you.

How PRP Treatment heals orthopaedic injuries?

The science behind PRP therapy is very basic and simple. When you incur an injury, your body sends platelets that are in your blood to the site of injury to facilitate the healing process. Scientists are trying to harness your body’s natural healing ability and boost it. Platelets are the clotting component found in your blood. However, platelets are not only for clotting but also contain growth factors that are essential for the healing of injuries and the regrowth of the damaged area.

The procedure

If you decide to take PRP treatment, your doctor will harvest some of the platelets in your blood by taking a sample of your blood. Then the physician will separate them from the other blood cells by concentrating them via a centrifuge. Afterward, the highly concentrated platelets are carefully injected into the site of injury or pain.

Conditions can be treated by PRP Treatment

Following conditions can be treated by PRP therapy include:

  • Jumper’s knee
  • Muscle injuries
  • Tendon tears
  • Ligament injuries
  • Achilles tendonitis
  • Muscle strains
  • Bursitis

It is also recommended to patients who undergo surgery to address orthopaedic conditions as PRP therapy can help to speed up the healing process. It can help make the patient’s recovery time faster and more efficient.

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What is PRP Treatment?

Medical science is getting better day by day. Scientists and doctors have discovered that the body has the ability to heal itself. PRP is known as Platelet-Rich Plasma. This therapy can harness the abilities and amplify the natural growth factors the human body uses to heal tissue which is a kind of regenerative medicine. Human blood contains plasma which is composed largely of water and proteins. Plasma provides a medium for red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets to circulate through the body. This platelet activation plays a key role in the body’s natural healing process. 

How PRP Treatment is carried out?

PRP therapy uses a concentration of a patient’s own platelets as injections. These injections are prepared by taking anywhere from one to a few tubes of your own blood and running it through a centrifuge to concentrate the platelets. Activated platelets are then injected directly into a patient’s injured or diseased body tissue. This releases growth factors that stimulate and increase the number of reparative cells the human body produces.

What are the advantages of PRP?

It significantly enhances the healing process for shoulder pain caused by rotator cuff tears, tendon ruptures and for other soft-tissue injuries. It has also been demonstrated to improve function and reduce pain in people who have tendonitis or chronic tendinosis conditions such as tennis elbow or golfer’s elbow. It can reduce the need for anti-inflammatories or stronger medications. The side effects of PRP injections are very limited because, as the injections are created from your own blood. So, your body will not reject or react negatively.

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Life after Arthroscopy

In the previous blogs, we’ve got information about arthroscopy, how it is diagnosed and why it is necessary. Now let’s discuss life after arthroscopy. Including the knee, shoulder, elbow, ankle, hip and waist, these are six joints that are most frequently examined with the arthroscope. But we can use this instrument for all types of joints. Orthopaedic surgeons develop new techniques, as engineers make advances in electronic technology. So that other joints may be treated more frequently in the future.

Recovery after Arthroscopy

The small wounds take several days to heal. The adhesive strips can be applied to cover the small healing incision and operative dressing can usually be removed the morning after surgery.

It takes several weeks for the joint to maximally recover, though the puncture wounds are small and pain in the joint that underwent arthroscopy is minimal. A specific activity and rehabilitation program may be suggested to speed up the recovery. Also, it helps to protect future joint function.

It is usual for patients to go back to work or resume daily activities within a few days. Athletes and others who are in good physical condition may in some cases return to their athletic activities within a few weeks.

The doctor has recommended Arthroscopy to determine the cause of the knee pain and possibly to correct it. As a patient won’t require overnight nursing care after the arthroscopy, a same-day surgical facility or an outpatient unit at the local hospital is the ideal environment for the doctor to perform this procedure.

These facilities provide quality care without the inconvenience and expenses of an overnight stay. Following arthroscopy, a patient will recover comfortably in his/her own home, in the company of family and friends.

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Fundamentals of Knee Arthroscopy

Knee injuries mostly diagnosed and treated by knee arthroscopy. It is a minor surgical procedure done by using an instrument called an arthroscope. Joints such as the shoulder, elbow, ankle, hip and wrist can be viewed using this instrument but the knee is the joint most often viewed and operated on.

Causes of knee pain

Injuries, excessive wear and tear, weakness or aging can damage your knees and cause pain and discomfort.

Benefits of knee arthroscopy

Knee arthroscopy is primarily used for confirming treatment for knee problems like meniscus tears and cartilage wear and in diagnosing the join condition. It can ultimately provide relief from knee pain and improve mobility. The key benefit of this procedure is maintaining a normal and active lifestyle with greater comfort.

Risks of knee arthroscopy

Knee arthroscopy is a safe procedure for the treatment of knee injuries. But, there are some risks that patients should be aware of. These risks may include infection, or continuing knee problems, bleeding, swelling and stiffness of the joint, blood clots depending on the patient and joint condition.

The recovery period after knee arthroscopy

Depends on the patient and his or her condition, the recovery period after knee arthroscopy surgery varies. In most cases, patients can return to office work within a week and many of them return to a more active and normal lifestyle within one to two months.

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All you have to know about Shoulder Arthroscopy

A surgical procedure used to visualize, diagnose, and treat various problems inside the shoulder joint and in the space surrounding is known as Shoulder Arthroscopy. This procedure is done through small incisions that allow the insertion of specialized instruments. An arthroscope is a pencil-sized tool, contains magnifying lenses and a light source. This is attached to a small camera that projects a clear image of the joint on a TV monitor which allows the surgeon to see all the structures inside the shoulder. It is used to treat a variety of common shoulder problems, including arthritis, impingement, rotator cuff tears and shoulder instability.

The Procedure
The arthroscopy is typically performed in an outpatient surgery setting. The anesthesia is used at the initial stage. Two or three small incisions, each the size of a coin, are needed to insert the scope and any necessary instruments. It is filled with sterile fluid to allow the surgeon to see more clearly. Mostly it takes less than one hour to perform. The patient will be given specific instructions about whether or not he/she is allowed to move immediately after the surgery. A proper rest, icing and anti-inflammatory medications will help decrease pain and swelling. The surgical area should be kept dry for the first 3-5 days. After this, simply change the dressings after bathing. Patients usually begin light exercise in 1 week.

Benefits
Benefits of arthroscopic surgery over those older open surgical techniques are-
• Minimal scars
• No overnight hospital stay
• Decreased pain and swelling
• Improved motion
• Quicker functional recovery
• Fewer risks and complications

Risk and Complications
Complications from arthroscopic surgery are rare. It may include bleeding, infection, blood clots, nerve or blood vessel injury, persistent pain and the need for further surgery. The most common reason patients experience continuing pain after arthroscopic surgery is from underlying damage to the lining cartilage of the joint.

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Types of Arthroscopy

We got the basic information about arthroscopy in the previous blog. Earlier arthroscopy is widely used for athletes as they face several injuries. But today, arthroscopy is used to treat non-athletes as well. Almost 80% of orthopaedic surgeons practice arthroscopy on their patients. They find arthroscopy valuable because it is generally easier than open surgery and recovers quickly. Here are some of the most common knee, shoulder and ankle problems that may benefit from arthroscopic surgery-

Shoulder Arthroscopy

Here are some of the most common problems that can be treated with arthroscopic shoulder surgery include:

  •       Restricted Motion (Impingement syndrome) from a bone spur called the acromion
  •       Ligament Tear
  •       Inflamed tissue above the shoulder joint
  •       Torn cartilage lining the shoulder joint (labrum), which leads to shoulder instability
  •       A labrum tear on the lower part of the shoulder joint
  •       A tear affecting the labrum and a ligament on the top of the shoulder joint
  •       Biceps tendon tears
  •       Inflammation in the lining of the joint
  •       Arthritis of the collarbone (clavicle)

The surgeon may bring the edges of a torn tendon together, then attach the tendon to the bone with sutures or metal or plastic rivets which depend on the injury. Surgery may also require inflamed tissue or cutting a ligament or cleaning out or removing the damage. Most patients go home the same day and take a few weeks to a few months to heal and recovery time varies according to patients. The patient may need to apply ice, take pain medication, and wear a sling while rehabilitating the shoulder. The orthopaedic surgeon may recommend physical therapy to help strengthen the shoulder joint and restore range of motion.

Knee Arthroscopy

It is one of the most common knee surgeries orthopaedists perform. Frequently seen arthroscopic repairs to the knee include:

  •       Fractures
  •       Torn anterior or posterior cruciate ligaments (ACL or PCL) 
  •       Dislocated of knee cap (patella)
  •       Torn meniscus (the cartilage between the bones in the knee)

Using arthroscopy, the surgeon will repair these issues with surgical techniques like suturing, repositioning bones, or inserting pins or rivets. Arthroscopy can be used to extract tissue or bone that may be impinging on your movement or causing pain and sometimes removal of tissue may also be necessary.

Ankle Arthroscopy

This surgery can be very effective in repairing and treating problems in the ankle. Frequently performed arthroscopic repairs to the ankle include:

  • Ankle fusion for end-stage arthritis
  • Fracture repair and proper bone and cartilage alignment after a break
  • Tightening of ligaments to treat ankle instability
  • Treatment of osteochondral defects (OCDs) caused by fractures or sprains

Depending on the ankle injury or problem, an orthopaedist may need to wash out the joint or shave away excess bone or remove tissue. Sometimes, ankle fractures may require a combination of arthroscopic and open surgery. Most patients go the same day and full recovery of the ankle joint may take a few weeks to a few months. If the injury cannot bear weight, a patient may need to use crutches while healing. Also, a brace or walking boot may be necessary in some cases. Doctors may recommend physical therapy.

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What Is Arthroscopy?

Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure doctor which is a subspecialty of orthopaedic surgery. It is used to look at, diagnose, and treat problems inside a joint. The doctor may recommend it if there is inflammation in a joint, have injured a joint, or have damaged a joint over time. One can have an arthroscopy on any joint but mostly it’s done on the knee, shoulder, elbow, ankle, hip, or wrist.

What happens during the Arthroscopy?

The doctor will perform arthroscopic surgery in an outpatient operating room or a hospital which allows the patient to go home the same day. The type of anesthesia depends on the joint and what your surgeon suspects are the problem. It can be general anesthesia where a patient will be asleep during surgery, or the doctor will give it through the spine. There is a possibility that they might also numb the area they are doing the surgery on.

The doctor will insert special tiny instruments through a small cut which is the size of a buttonhole. Also, they’ll use a tool called an arthroscope that has a camera lens and a light. By doing this, they are able to see inside the joint. They can see an image of the joint onto a screen that the camera projects.

Then they’ll look inside the joint, diagnose the problem, and decide what type of surgery is needed. If a patient does need surgery, the surgeon will insert special tools through other small incisions called portals. These portals are used to cut, shave, grasp, and anchor stitches into bone. If the surgeon decides a patient needs traditional open surgery to fix the problem, they may go for it. Afterward, they’ll remove the arthroscope and they’ll close the wound with special tape or stitches.

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Understanding the sternum pain

The pain or discomfort in the area of the chest that contains the sternum bone and the cartilage connecting it to the ribs is known as Sternum Pain. The sternum is located near the heart. Most people consider sternum pain with normal chest pain. Some people feel like having a heart attack while experiencing sternum pain. But in most cases, sternum pain is not related to the heart. It is caused primarily due to problems with the sternum or the nearby cartilage.

What is the sternum?

The sternum is known as the breastbone. This connects to the ribs with the cage. It has a flat shape. The sternum is part of the rib cage, a series of bones that protect the heart and lungs from injuries and accidents.

 Symptoms of sternum pain

Sternum pain is usually caused by muscles or bones surrounding the sternum where symptoms vary depending on the cause. The most common symptom is discomfort and pain in the center of the chest where the sternum is located. These are common symptoms of sternum pain-

  • Severe pain when raising the arms
  • Pain that worsens during deep breathing or coughing
  • Pain or discomfort in the ribs
  • Swelling in the upper chest
  • Mild, aching pain in the upper chest
  • Stiffness in the shoulder joints
  • Frequent belching
  • Bruising or swelling of a collarbone
  • Feeling too full
  • Grinding or popping sensation in the joints near the sternum
  • Throwing up blood
  • Heartburn
  • Difficulty breathing

This is the basic information about Sternum Pain. We recommend you to visit a doctor after facing such issues rather than experimenting with yourself. We hope this information adds value to your knowledge. Watch out this space for more such information. Greetings for SYS Medtech International PVT. LTD.

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