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PRP Therapy for Arthritis in Gdansk

Your case and test results are reviewed by a doctor before PRP and SVF cell therapy is offered as part of arthritis care for the knee, hand, shoulder and more

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Knee joint: regenerative treatment without surgery
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What it is

What is arthritis
and when does this treatment fit?

Inflammation of a joint is what arthritis is. Its usual signs: pain at night and at rest, morning stiffness that takes over half an hour to wear off, swelling, redness and heat over the joint. Possible causes range from autoimmune diseases — rheumatoid or psoriatic arthritis — to gout, infection or a previous 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

After an examination and a look at your scans, a doctor decides if the treatment is right for 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: a fever, cold or flu, or any skin inflammation over the joint planned for treatment

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

The joint is examined and your X-rays, MRI or ultrasound are reviewed by the doctor, who then decides if the procedure is suitable. Scans you already hold can be sent before the visit.

Blood sample for PRP2

Blood sample for PRP

Blood is taken from a vein in a small amount, later to be turned into platelet-rich plasma with growth factors.

Adipose tissue sample3

Adipose tissue sample

About 30 ml of adipose tissue is taken through a puncture on the abdomen or inner thigh, under local anaesthetic; the puncture needs no stitches.

Processing in a centrifuge4

Processing in a centrifuge

The stromal vascular fraction is isolated after the sample is spun in a centrifuge and separates into layers, then mixed with the platelet-rich plasma.

Injection into the joint5

Injection into the joint

We inject the prepared material right into the affected joint, guided by ultrasound so that it is placed precisely.

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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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

The treatment relies only on your own blood and adipose tissue, not on donor or synthetic material

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

The joint receives plasma rich in platelets and growth factors, separated from a small amount of your own blood. It helps inflammation settle and creates better conditions for the tissue to repair.

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

As one element of the whole treatment plan, it may be recommended in rheumatoid and other inflammatory arthritis.

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

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Joints

Joints we treat

Large and small joints — the doctor chooses the joint, the method and the number of injections after reviewing your scans

  • KneeKneeCartilage wear, meniscus problems, pain on stairs and after walking
  • HipHipEarly hip osteoarthritis, groin pain, limited rotation
  • ShoulderShoulderRaising the arm hurts; the joint and the tendons around it are worn
  • ElbowElbowPain following overuse or sports strain, along with worn joint surfaces
  • Hand and wrist jointsHand and wrist jointsFinger and wrist small joints that are stiff and painful
  • AnkleAnklePain and stiffness after sprains and old injuries

Advantages

Why patients choose City Medical Centre

Our focus is saving your own joint, not replacing it, through treatment without surgery

Your own tissue

Your own tissue

The treatment relies only on your own blood and adipose tissue, not on donor or synthetic material

No crutches

No crutches

Instead of incisions we use punctures, with local anaesthetic and no long rehabilitation

Second opinion

Second opinion

An independent assessment from a doctor, free of charge, once you send your X-rays, MRI or reports

Support after the procedure

Support after the procedure

The result matters to us beyond injection day, so we stay in touch after the procedure

About the clinic

A clinic where you can feel at ease

Modern equipment, comfortable rooms and care for every patient

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Price

Arthritis treatment prices

Because the joint, the type of arthritis and the method all affect the cost, 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

Everything about joint inflammation treatment in Gdansk

Arthritis treatment in Gdansk uses your own tissue: platelet-rich plasma from a small blood sample and the stromal vascular fraction from a small adipose tissue sample. There is no donor or synthetic material.

The procedure is also not done with cancer, blood clotting disorders or during a flare-up of a serious chronic illness. The doctor checks this for every patient in Gdansk at the consultation.

The price depends on how many joints are treated and on the method. For patients from Gdansk, the doctor explains the plan and the cost at a free consultation.

An inflamed joint is not a worn one: telling the signs apart before you write

Arthritis means inflammation of a joint, and its signs differ from those of a worn joint. Look for pain at rest and at night, stiffness in the morning that lasts longer than half an hour, swelling, and a joint that is red and warm. The cause may be autoimmune, as in rheumatoid or psoriatic arthritis, or gout, infection or an old injury. Because the approach to treatment differs, the diagnosis comes first, and no injection is considered before the type of arthritis is confirmed.

In the first message to the coordinator, describe the pattern of your symptoms rather than only the pain. When does it start, how long does morning stiffness last, does the joint look swollen or feel hot, do other joints react at the same time? Add dates of flare-ups and what helped. A knee that is inflamed because of an autoimmune reaction, an infection or gout looks different from a knee that is simply worn, and your description helps the doctor to see which picture you present.

Send what you already have: X-rays, MRI, ultrasound, blood test results and letters from your rheumatologist. A doctor reviews them free of charge and tells you whether regenerative treatment could suit your type of arthritis. If something else is needed first, such as a rheumatologist's review or a joint ultrasound, you hear that plainly and without pressure.

A symptom diary kept for a few weeks before the consultation is more valuable than it seems. Record morning stiffness in minutes, the joints that swell, the days of flare-ups and the medicines you took. Patterns that you cannot see in the moment become clear on paper, and the doctor can compare them with your reports. Photographs of a swollen joint taken in the same light on several days are helpful too, because the swelling often changes during the day.

Beside the rheumatologist, not instead of one

Rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic disease that is treated by a rheumatologist. PRP and SVF injections do not cure it. Their role is to help reduce local inflammation and pain and support tissue inside a particular joint, as one part of an overall plan, alongside the treatment your rheumatologist prescribes and never in place of it. The same holds for psoriatic arthritis, which is chronic, where the goal is long remission and prevention of deformity.

That is why timing matters. For inflammatory arthritis regenerative injections are applied after the acute flare has calmed, never during a severe flare or an active joint infection. The doctor first confirms the type of arthritis and then waits for the right moment. If your disease is active at the time of the consultation, the plan may begin with a pause, and the coordinator can arrange a new conversation once your rheumatologist agrees that things have settled.

Research in this field is ongoing. SVF contains cells that can modulate the local immune response and support repair of damaged joint tissue, and PRP growth factors act on the immune response and on repair. The doctor discusses realistic expectations for your own type of arthritis, and no one can promise a fixed result.

The material, the method and the day of the injection

Both materials come from your own body. For PRP a small amount of blood is drawn from a vein, and plasma rich in platelets and growth factors is separated from it. For SVF, about 30 ml of adipose tissue is taken under local anaesthetic through a single puncture on the abdomen or inner thigh, with no stitches. After centrifuging, the stromal vascular fraction is added to the plasma, and the preparation goes into the joint under ultrasound guidance.

There are no incisions, no crutches and no hospital stay. The joint may ache a little more afterwards, which is an expected reaction. Temporary pain, swelling or bruising are possible as with any injection, and infection is rare. The doctor keeps in touch after the procedure and follows how the joint responds, and you receive recommendations on load for the first weeks.

The procedure is not performed during an active joint infection, a severe flare, cancer, a blood clotting disorder or pregnancy. It is also postponed for a fever, a cold or flu, or any skin inflammation over the joint. If you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, decisions about arthritis treatment are taken only with a rheumatologist and an obstetrician together.

Gdansk seasons and an inflamed joint: planning around flare-ups

People with inflammatory joint disease often keep a calendar of flare-ups, and it is worth bringing that calendar to the consultation. The climate tables for Gdansk show a damp winter, with humidity of 89.1 % in November and 89.8 % in December and a mean daily maximum of 3.1 °C in December, and a milder summer reaching 22.9 °C in August. The tables cannot tell you how your own joints react, but your notes can, and the doctor can plan the date around a period when the disease is quiet.

Choose a date with a cushion. A cold or infection, quite possible in the damp season, would mean postponement, and a flare may appear without warning. Tell the coordinator which months have been the most stable for you in previous years and which commitments you cannot move, and the dates for the consultation and the procedure are fixed together with those in mind.

The days after the procedure are about gentle use of the joint. Plan lighter work, avoid carrying, and keep walking short and on flat ground. Gdansk Bay is known for its beaches, but a long walk on sand is not what an inflamed knee needs in the first weeks. The doctor will tell you when to return to a normal routine.

Public referrals, specialists and the practical side

In Poland a referral is required for specialist care, hospital treatment and rehabilitation, and the National Health Fund, NFZ, finances only services on its official list of covered benefits. A patient can join the waiting list of only one provider for a given service. We do not state whether any treatment of your arthritis is covered; your rheumatologist and the fund can say. Keep following the plan your rheumatologist has set while you consider any additional option.

Our consultation is online and free. The coordinators are in WhatsApp and Telegram 24/7, and a doctor reviews your reports at no charge. The price depends on the joint, the method and the type of arthritis, and the doctor states it after the consultation. Once you agree on the plan, the date is confirmed in a contract for medical services, and we stay in contact after the procedure to follow the result and not only the day of the injection.

Think about how treatment fits into your wider care. Tell your rheumatologist and your GP what you are considering, keep taking prescribed medicines unless a doctor changes them, and report to the coordinator any change in your treatment plan before the date. The more these parts of your care know about each other, the less chance there is of a clash in timing, and the better the doctor here can judge when an injection would be suitable.

Should I write during a flare-up?

Yes, you can write at any time, but injections are done after an acute flare has calmed. The doctor reviews your reports and advises when a date would be sensible.

What are the signs that my knee has arthritis rather than osteoarthritis?

Inflammation shows as pain at rest and at night, morning stiffness longer than half an hour, swelling, redness and warmth. A worn knee usually gives a dry crunch and aching pain when it moves.

Can PRP or SVF treat rheumatoid arthritis?

No, they do not cure it. They may ease local symptoms in a joint once the flare has settled, and only alongside the treatment from your rheumatologist.

Can I have the procedure while pregnant?

No. Joint injections, including PRP and SVF, are contraindicated in pregnancy, and decisions are made with a rheumatologist and an obstetrician.

Does NFZ cover this treatment?

NFZ finances only the services on its official list, and referrals are needed for specialist and hospital care. We make no statement about coverage.

Which documents do I send from Gdansk?

X-rays, MRI, ultrasound, blood test results and letters from your rheumatologist, plus notes on flare-ups. A doctor reviews them free of charge.

Are the winter months a problem?

Not in themselves, but a cold, flu or fever means postponement. Choose a date with a margin and pick a period when your disease is quiet.