The beginning of knee joint stiffness

Knee osteoarthritis is a frequent joint illness, more prevalent in aging adults. When joint cartilage degenerates, bones end up rubbing together resulting in unbearable knee pain, limiting movement and increasing pain with age, consequently inhibiting daily life. Patients are always seeking non-surgical methods for a relieving knee pain and there are various options available. Platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections, one of the newest alternatives, have successfully shown a significant benefit on relieving the symptoms of osteoarthritis of the knee.

The medical center of Dr Mohamed Koura is one of the best, well-known centers not only in Egypt but also in the Middle East, practicing interventional pain treatment using the last innovations, where Dr. Koura is the best spinal and joint doctor, especially for knee osteoarthritis. Dr.Koura was among the first doctors in his region to provide PRP injections for osteoarthritis of the knee, and one of the pioneers of the Arab world to administer PRP injections to treat osteopenia that made him the best interventional pain doctor, while his center became the ideal choice for many patients to seek their required relief.

What are the symptoms of early knee osteoarthritis and friction?

The symptoms of knee OA can differ from person to person depending on how much friction and pain they have. There is typically an aching in and around the area of the knee which might be felt down the leg as well. Movement of the joint can also be limited and be harder to bend and straighten. Other symptoms commonly experienced with the early stages of knee OA are knee swelling which can result in inflammation of the joint and the presence of knee stiffness. Stiffness often occurs after resting for extended periods.

What are the common causes of knee osteoarthritis?

Knee stiffness can occur due to several factors, including:

• Aging: As we age, the cartilage in the knee tends to wear down.
• Genetics: Genetics may play a role in the development of osteoarthritis.
• Sports Injuries: Sports injuries can weaken the cartilage, leading to knee osteoarthritis. Additionally, repetitive physical activities like standing for long periods or performing exercises that put pressure on the knee can also contribute.
• Excess weight: Extra weight puts additional pressure on the knee, which accelerates cartilage wear.
• Arthritis: Chronic arthritis leads to cartilage damage.

How can knee osteoarthritis be treated with PRP injections?

The latest procedure of non-surgical treatment which is found useful in managingknee osteoarthritis and managing pain is PRPinjection therapy. In this procedure the blood from the body of the patient is taken and from which plasma is isolated as it has most number of platelets which contains various proteins and growth factors responsible for healing of the damaged tissues.

In the procedure PRPinjection therapy is performed after administering a local anesthetic agent to make the patient comfortable. A sample of blood is collected, platelet rich plasma is isolated using a specially designed medical device and it is injected in to the joint under the guidance of interventional radiology to get a better result and accuracy.

There are a variety of benefit in treating knee OA using PRPinjection therapy. It is a non surgical technique which is less dangerous for the patients and will not admit the patient for longer durations, the patient will return to home on the same day. PRPinjection therapy relieves the knee pain and providing lasting relief to the patients. The various growth factors present in the plasma helps the regeneration of tissues as well as reduce inflammation. The elasticity of joint improve with this therapy.

Other non-surgical treatments for knee osteoarthritis

Besides all the aforementioned non-surgical treatment modalities for knee osteoarthritis, there are many other ways to relieve knee osteoarthritis pain. The radiofrequency therapy is one of the most effective treatment option in the modern science which works by interrupting pain signals to the brain. On the other hand, hyaluronic acid injection helps to restore flexibility and reduce friction by balancing the fluid in the knee joint.

The center of Dr. Mohamed Koura is the most recommended center for knee osteoarthritis treatment. Equipped with modern science, the center is very experienced to treat knee osteoarthritis by utilizing the PRP therapy, that allows the therapy to be safe as well as having a good therapeutic effect and long lasting benefit. Dr. Koura is regarded as the most qualified interventional pain doctor having so much experience in the treatment of such type of pain and allowing the patient to recover at an increased rate.

Dr. Mohamed Koura is here to assist you using the latest therapeutic techniques, including thermal radiofrequency and laser treatments for spinal pain without surgery—book your appointment now from here.