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Arthritis Treatment for Patients from Ado-Ekiti

PRP and SVF cell therapy as part of arthritis care for the knee, hand, shoulder and other joints. A doctor reviews your case and tests first

Knee joint: regenerative treatment without surgery
Joint treatment without surgery. Free consultation and review of your scans

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What it is

What is arthritis
and when does this treatment fit?

An inflamed joint is the core of arthritis. Look for pain at night or when resting, stiffness in the morning for longer than half an hour, swelling, and a joint that is red and warm. The cause can be autoimmune (rheumatoid or psoriatic arthritis), gout, infection or a long-past injury.

  • No surgery — an injection instead of an operation
  • Own tissue — your blood and adipose tissue
  • Ultrasound guidance for every injection
Knee joint: an injection under ultrasound guidance

Who the treatment suits

It is a doctor who decides, after examining you and going through your scans, whether the treatment suits you

Suitable

A doctor reviews knee X-rays with a patient
  • Pain, crunching or stiffness in a joint
  • Painkillers only help for a short time
  • Recovery after injuries and surgery
  • You need a second opinion on your scans
  • You want to avoid or postpone joint replacement
  • Early or moderate arthrosis or arthritis
  • High load on the joints — sport or physical work

Not suitable

A doctor examines a patient's knee
  • Cancer
  • Pregnancy
  • Blood clotting disorders
  • Acute infections, including infection in or near the joint
  • Flare-up of a serious chronic illness
  • Temporary contraindications: flu, a cold or fever, and skin inflammation over the joint to be treated

Not sure the treatment is right for you?

Leave your number — the coordinator will ask for your scans (X-ray, MRI or ultrasound), and the doctor will tell you whether treatment without surgery suits you.

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What we treat

Conditions we treat

How it works

How the procedure goes: step by step

Consultation and scan review1

Consultation and scan review

First comes an examination of the joint and a look at your X-rays, MRI or ultrasound; then the doctor decides whether the procedure fits your case. Existing scans can be sent before the visit.

Blood sample for PRP2

Blood sample for PRP

We take a small amount of blood from a vein; platelet-rich plasma with growth factors is prepared from it later.

Adipose tissue sample3

Adipose tissue sample

Under local anaesthetic, a small portion of adipose tissue (about 30 ml) is taken through a puncture on the abdomen or inner thigh. No stitches are needed.

Processing in a centrifuge4

Processing in a centrifuge

The sample goes into a centrifuge and separates into layers; next, the stromal vascular fraction is isolated and combined with the platelet-rich plasma.

Injection into the joint5

Injection into the joint

The prepared material is placed precisely: it is injected directly into the affected joint under ultrasound guidance.

Follow-up6

Follow-up

There are no crutches and no hospital stay. After the procedure the doctor keeps in touch and follows how the joint responds.

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A doctor talks with a patient about joint treatment
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A doctor talks with a patient about joint treatment

Results

After the procedure

  • Doctor talking warmly with a patient after the procedure

    1 week

    The joint may ache a little more — this is an expected reaction.

  • Doctor consulting an older patient one month after treatment

    1 month

    The pain usually eases.

  • Doctor explaining progress to a patient using a knee joint model

    ~3 months

    Mobility and activity improve.

  • Doctor and patient walking together at a follow-up visit

    ~6 months

    The full effect develops.

How long it lasts differs from person to person and depends on the stage of the condition, body weight, activity and other factors — no one can promise a fixed result.

Comparison

Methods we use

Nothing donor or synthetic — only your own blood and adipose tissue are used

Cell therapy (SVF) from your own adipose tissue

The affected joint receives an injection of the stromal vascular fraction (SVF) — a set of cells involved in tissue repair, isolated from a small sample of your adipose tissue — combined with your own plasma.

A doctor explains SVF cell therapy for the knee to a patient on a tablet

For inflammatory arthritis it is applied after the acute flare has calmed, because of its effect on local inflammation and on tissue repair.

Material
Your adipose tissue and plasma
How it is given
Into the joint, under ultrasound
Duration
The whole procedure is done in one day.

PRP — platelet-rich plasma from your own blood

Plasma rich in platelets and growth factors is separated from a small amount of your blood and injected into the joint. It helps calm inflammation and creates better conditions for tissue repair.

A doctor explains PRP therapy for joints to a patient on a monitor

Recommended in some cases of rheumatoid and other inflammatory arthritis, it is one part of a broader treatment plan.

Material
Your blood from a vein
How it is given
Into the joint, under ultrasound
Duration
The whole procedure is done in one day.

The benefits and timings shown are averaged and given for guidance: the plan and recovery depend on your joint and individual features, and the doctor confirms them at the consultation.

At the consultation the doctor will review your scans and suggest a treatment plan

Free consultation

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Joints

Joints we treat

Any size of joint, large or small: your scans are reviewed first, then the doctor settles on the joint, the method and the number of injections

  • KneeKneePain after walking and on stairs, meniscus problems and cartilage wear
  • HipHipEarly hip osteoarthritis, groin pain, limited rotation
  • ShoulderShoulderPain on lifting the arm and wear of the joint and nearby tendons
  • ElbowElbowPain following overuse or sports strain, along with worn joint surfaces
  • Hand and wrist jointsHand and wrist jointsSmall joints of the fingers and wrist that stiffen and hurt
  • AnkleAnklePain and stiffness after sprains and old injuries

Advantages

Why patients choose City Medical Centre

Treatment without surgery that sets out to keep your own joint instead of replacing it

Your own tissue

Your own tissue

Nothing donor or synthetic — only your own blood and adipose tissue are used

No crutches

No crutches

Local anaesthetic, punctures rather than incisions, and no long rehabilitation

Second opinion

Second opinion

Send your X-rays, MRI or reports and a doctor will give an independent assessment free of charge

Support after the procedure

Support after the procedure

After the injection day we stay in touch and keep following the result

About the clinic

A clinic where you can feel at ease

Modern equipment, comfortable rooms and care for every patient

A doctor and a patient at the clinic

Contact us the way that suits you

We will answer your questions and find a convenient time for a consultation

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Price

Arthritis treatment prices

The cost depends on the joint, the type of arthritis and the method, so the doctor names it after the consultation

FAQ

Joint treatment: frequently asked questions

About the conditions

More about these conditions

Other services of our clinic

Choosing arthritis treatment in Ado-Ekiti

Arthritis is inflammation of a joint. For patients from Ado-Ekiti, typical signs are pain at rest and at night, morning stiffness that lasts longer than half an hour, swelling, redness and warmth over the joint.

Pregnancy is a contraindication to joint injections, including PRP and SVF. For patients from Ado-Ekiti, arthritis treatment during pregnancy is decided only with a rheumatologist and an obstetrician.

How much does arthritis treatment cost in Ado-Ekiti? The doctor names the price after confirming the type of arthritis and choosing PRP, SVF or a combination. Send a request or message us in any messenger.

Arthritis care for people living in Ado-Ekiti

Ado Ekiti is the capital city of Ekiti State in south-west Nigeria and the headquarters of the Ekiti central senatorial district. The population in 2006 was 308,621, and the people of the city are mainly of the Ekiti sub-ethnic group of the Yoruba. In a city of this kind, a joint problem rarely stays private. It affects the household, the market stall, the lecture hall and the family gathering, which is why many people look for clear information before they decide anything.

Here we explain how arthritis treatment is planned when the patient lives in Ado-Ekiti and contacts City Medical Centre remotely. The first consultation is free and online. Coordinators are available around the clock (24/7) on Telegram and Telegram, so a person can write after a working day, at a weekend, or in the middle of a night when the pain is worst.

The material is general guidance and does not replace an examination. Its purpose is to help you prepare questions, understand what the specialists will ask you, and fit a treatment plan into the real rhythm of life in the city, from the market to the campus and the family compound.

What arthritis looks like and when to seek advice

With arthritis, the joints are affected by inflammation. Typical signs are pain even at rest and at night, stiffness on waking that lasts more than 30 minutes, swelling, redness and a warm joint. These features separate an inflammatory process from the ordinary ache that follows a long day of walking or carrying loads.

Possible causes include autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, infections, gout and psoriasis. Because the causes differ so much, the treatment differs too. A joint that is red, hot and swollen needs a proper diagnosis, and the cause should be clarified before any procedure is considered.

If you live in Ado-Ekiti and recognise this picture, write down when the pain started, which joints are involved, whether night pain wakes you, and how long the morning stiffness lasts. This short diary is the most useful thing you can bring to the first online conversation.

Many people in a busy trading and university city put up with pain for months because work and family come first. Joint inflammation that is left unexamined can limit movement further, so an early conversation is usually more helpful than waiting for the pain to become unbearable.

Climate of Ado-Ekiti and how it affects joints and recovery

The rainy season in Ado-Ekiti is humid, oppressive and cloudy, while the dry season is warm, muggy and partially cloudy. The average annual temperature ranges from 17 °C to 32 °C, rarely falling below 14 °C or rising over 35 °C. Many patients notice that stiffness and aching feel different on damp, cloudy days than on dry ones. It is worth noting this in your diary so the doctor can see the pattern.

From January through April the city has its hot season, with March the hottest month. The cool season runs from June through October, and August has the lowest average temperatures. In the hot months, loose and breathable clothing, plenty of fluids and shade during the middle of the day help the body cope while a joint is inflamed or healing.

After the small puncture used to collect tissue, the treated area should be kept clean and dry. In humid weather, sweat and moisture can irritate a fresh puncture, so ask the coordinator how to protect it. Avoid pools, rivers and other open water until the specialist confirms that the wound has healed.

The period from early November to late February is the time of year when swimming and pool activities are most pleasant in the city. It is a natural wish to enjoy it, but plan any swimming only after you receive clear permission from your specialist.

Daily life, work and study in the city

Ado Ekiti is a trade centre for farm produce, where yams, cassava, grain and tobacco are grown and cotton is grown for weaving. Many families depend on trading, transporting and handling produce. Such work means standing for long hours, lifting sacks and bending, all of which load the knees, hips, hands and spine. A person with an inflamed joint should discuss with the specialist which tasks to reduce and for how long.

The city is also a student town. It has Ekiti State University Ado-Ekiti, Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti, the Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti and other institutions. Students and lecturers spend long periods sitting and walking between buildings. Morning stiffness lasting more than 30 minutes can disturb early lectures, so describe it plainly when you talk about your day to the coordinator.

The local radio and television stations are part of daily life, but medical decisions should never be based on broadcasts or advice passed along at the market. Use them for general awareness, and bring your own questions to a qualified specialist.

Plan the consultation around your timetable. Because the coordinators work 24/7, you can send photographs, earlier test results and a list of medicines from your phone at any time, without leaving work or class.

How the remote consultation from Ado-Ekiti works

You write to the coordinators on Telegram or Telegram and describe your complaint. They collect your history, ask for available reports, images and laboratory results, and arrange a free online consultation with a specialist. Everything happens from your home or workplace in Ado-Ekiti.

During the conversation the specialist asks which joints hurt, whether the pain is present at rest and at night, how long the stiffness lasts, and whether there is swelling, redness or warmth. You will also be asked about any history of autoimmune disease, infection, gout or psoriasis, and about the medicines you already take.

Based on this, the specialist explains whether the picture is suitable for further assessment, what additional examinations are needed, and what the next step is. No decision is forced, and you can discuss the plan with your family before you answer.

A stable phone connection helps. If the network in your area is unreliable, tell the coordinator, who can switch between written messages, voice notes and a video call so that nothing important is lost.

The procedure and the stage of the disease

Under local anaesthetic, a small portion of adipose tissue (about 30 ml) is taken through a puncture on the abdomen or inner thigh. No stitches are needed. This is the collection step of SVF therapy, and patients often ask whether it means a heavy operation. The specialist will explain the course in detail during the consultation.

At early stages (1–2), SVF therapy may be considered to support blood supply to the femoral head and delay the need for joint replacement. At later stages surgery is usually required. This is why early contact matters: the stage of the joint changes which options are realistic.

Honest expectations are part of good care. Ask the specialist which stage your joint is at, what the therapy is meant to support, and what the alternatives are if it is not suitable. A clear answer to these three questions is worth more than any general promise.

For someone who works on their feet in the market, the idea of delaying a joint replacement is understandable and important. Still, whether it applies to you depends on imaging and examination, not on the wish alone.

Candidates, contraindications and questions for the specialist

In general terms, a candidate is a person whose joint problem has been diagnosed, whose stage is early enough for the method to be considered, and whose general health allows a minor procedure under local anaesthetic. Active infection, an unclear diagnosis or an advanced stage can change the recommendation. Only the specialist can decide this after reviewing your data.

Useful questions to ask: what is the cause of my arthritis, and has it been confirmed? Which stage am I at? What is the purpose of the therapy in my case? What should I avoid at home and at work? When should I report a change such as increased redness, heat or swelling around the puncture? Who will I contact after the consultation?

Bring your medicine list, earlier scans and blood tests. If gout, psoriasis or an autoimmune condition has been mentioned to you before, say so at the start, since it directs the whole discussion.

Do not stop medicines prescribed by your own doctor on your own initiative. Any change should be discussed with the specialist who knows your full history.

Choosing the season and returning to normal life

Timing depends on your work and family calendar more than on the weather alone. Many people in Ado-Ekiti prefer a quieter period in their trading or academic schedule, so that they can rest and avoid heavy lifting after the procedure. In the hot months, especially March, plan shade, fluids and light clothing. In the rainy season, plan dry footwear and safe walking surfaces to avoid slips.

Return to work and sport should follow the instructions of your specialist. Office and study tasks are usually easier to resume than lifting produce or long standing at a stall. Talk through your exact duties so that the plan is realistic, and ask which movements to avoid at first.

Students may prefer to plan around lectures and examinations, so that rest does not collide with important dates. Tell the coordinator about your calendar early, and the conversation can be organised around it.

Teammates in a football game, a walk with friends or dancing at a family celebration are part of normal life, and returning to them is a natural goal. Ask the specialist when each activity is reasonable instead of guessing.

Food, family events and body weight

Family events and shared meals are an important part of life in the city, and a city that trades in yams, cassava and grain has a rich food culture. Food does not replace medical care, but a balanced diet and attention to body weight support joints. Extra weight adds load to the knees and hips, which matters if you already have an inflamed joint.

The WHO fact sheet on obesity and overweight gives general background on why body weight is relevant to health, and you can discuss it with your doctor. Small, steady changes are usually more realistic than strict plans during festive seasons.

If you have gout, ask the specialist which foods and drinks can trigger attacks, since advice depends on the individual. Bring up the subject before a major family occasion, not after it.

Is the first consultation really free for residents of Ado-Ekiti?

Yes. The first online consultation is free. You write to the coordinators on Telegram or Telegram, and they arrange the conversation with a specialist.

When can I contact the coordinators?

Coordinators are available around the clock (24/7). You can write in the evening after work or at night when pain is strongest.

Which symptoms suggest arthritis rather than ordinary tiredness?

Pain even at rest and at night, stiffness on waking that lasts more than 30 minutes, swelling, redness and a warm joint are typical. A doctor must confirm the diagnosis.

What can cause arthritis?

Possible causes include autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, infections, gout and psoriasis. The cause should be clarified because it determines the treatment.

How is tissue collected for SVF therapy?

Under local anaesthetic, a small portion of adipose tissue (about 30 ml) is taken through a puncture on the abdomen or inner thigh. No stitches are needed.

Does SVF therapy suit every stage?

At early stages (1–2), SVF therapy may be considered to support blood supply to the femoral head and delay the need for joint replacement. At later stages surgery is usually required.

Does the humid weather of Ado-Ekiti matter after the procedure?

Keep the puncture area clean and dry, wear light breathable clothing in the hot season, and avoid pools and open water until the specialist allows it.

Can I keep working in the market or at the university?

This depends on your tasks. Desk and study work is usually easier to resume than heavy lifting or long standing. Discuss your exact duties with the specialist.

What should I prepare before the online consultation?

A symptom diary, a list of medicines, earlier scans and blood tests, and any history of gout, psoriasis, infection or autoimmune disease.

Does body weight matter for joints?

Extra weight adds load to the joints and affects general health. The WHO fact sheet on obesity and overweight gives background, and your doctor can advise you personally.