Knee Bursitis Treatment
A non-invasive, naturally regenerative knee bursitis treatment without surgery.
A non-invasive, naturally regenerative knee bursitis treatment without surgery.
We have 60 Years of Combined Experience & Over 30,000 Procedures Performed
If you have experienced a hard impact or an extreme amount of repeated pressure to the knee, this may very well be the cause of knee bursitis: An inflammation of the small fluid sac in the center of the knee that protects your muscles and tendons by the joints. When the bursae (fluid sacs) become inflamed, it creates unwanted pressure on the bones and muscles, severely limits mobility and can be extremely painful to even bend the knee.
Everyone can experience knee bursitis slightly differently, but it is most commonly diagnosed when the knee is swollen and feels painful when applied minimal pressure. Such pressure and tenderness would even affect how the knee feels at rest and can cause more severe, long-lasting damage to the knee. Patients have also experienced a mild burning around the knee that can worsen over time.
Wearing knee pads and avoiding the kind of strenuous activity that can damage the knee are the top recommendations for preventing knee bursitis, but the condition itself is more often than not treated by medications, surgeries or even corticosteroid injections: all of which have their own risks and might not be as permanent as one hopes.
However, the one solution that has proven to be as effective as it is non-invasive is regenerative medicine. A simple injection of your own body’s naturally-healing platelets to the direct area of your injury. This will not only greatly reduce pain but also improve and restore function to the heel and foot without requiring an invasive surgery.
Due to their natural ability to transform into any other type of cell, stem cells can be taken not only from your own body, but from a different person (likely, the umbilical cord), and transplanted into your problem area. The cells will adapt and take on a different “form” as if they were there since the beginning.
Stem cells can be concentrated and activated. While many types of stem cells are a good starting point for practical use, it is the concentration and activation of the cells that has truly made it an effective therapy. Certified practitioners are able to tweak these cells to address exactly the problem you are facing.
How Does It Work?
Platelet Rich Plasma is astoundingly simple in concept; your doctor or medical technician inject a laboratory made concentration that is created from your own blood. That is right, your own blood. Essentially, PRP is a specialized healing plasma.
The benefits of Platelet Rich Plasma will have you feeling completely revitalized, as it is your own natural plasma, which has had the most platelet-dense part of your blood, added back into it. The result is a highly-charged infusion of plasma with a particularly high content of platelets.
How Does It Work?
When examining for knee bursitis and the state of your condition, your doctor may perform a simple examination such as gently applying pressure to assess any pain or swelling. This is also used to determine excess heat from the knee, as bursitis is also known to leave a mild burning sensation. It may be uncomfortable, but you will also be asked to bend the knee as you would normally to assess your range of motion and level of pain in the knees.
In preparation for your treatment, your physician will identify your injury(ies) and curate an entirely specialized procedure for your exact condition and its severity. Also, it is wise to discontinue blood thinners and anti-inflammatory medications to prevent potential reactions, as they will no longer be needed as your platelets will (painlessly and quickly) repair the problem areas in your body without them.
Just as fast as an advanced stem cell treatment, you can expect to return to your favorite physical activities in as little as 4 weeks. Generally, this is two weeks of rest or minimal exertion followed by two weeks of physical therapy.
“I am pain-free. I could resume activities that I wasn’t
able to do for a while and I never dreamed I could get to that level
again.” – Julie Ingleston
“My injections were done about 3 years ago and I found no reversal of the improvement, the pain continues to be gone.” – Bob Kendzior
“Running 40 miles on my 40th birthday after destroying my knee is a huge blessing for me.” – Brian Plaster
“Dr. Otten extended my career for about 4-5 year.” – Evan Dunham