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Regenerative Joint Treatment in Gdansk

Cell therapy (SVF) and PRP for the knee, hip, shoulder and other joints. A free review of your scans before any decision

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Knee joint: regenerative treatment without surgery
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What it is

What is regenerative
joint treatment?

Regenerative care for joints is based on your own material. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is obtained from blood, and the stromal vascular fraction (SVF) from a small amount of adipose tissue; the doctor then injects it into the affected joint to reduce pain and inflammation and to support its internal tissues.

  • 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

Whether this treatment is right for you is decided by a doctor after an examination and a scan review

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: skin inflammation over the joint to be treated, a fever, a cold or flu

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.

Find out if it suits me

What we treat

Conditions we treat

How it works

How the procedure goes: step by step

Consultation and scan review1

Consultation and scan review

Before anything else, the doctor examines the joint and goes through your X-rays, MRI or ultrasound to see if the procedure is suitable. Scans can be sent to us ahead of time.

Blood sample for PRP2

Blood sample for PRP

We take a small blood sample from a vein. From it, platelet-rich plasma containing growth factors is prepared later on.

Adipose tissue sample3

Adipose tissue sample

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

Processing in a centrifuge4

Processing in a centrifuge

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

Injection into the joint5

Injection into the joint

Directly into the affected joint: the prepared material is injected under ultrasound guidance for precise placement.

Follow-up6

Follow-up

No hospital stay and no crutches. After the procedure the doctor keeps in touch and follows how your 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

We rely solely on your own blood and adipose tissue, without donor or synthetic material

Cell therapy (SVF) from your own adipose tissue

The method starts with a small adipose tissue sample, which is processed to separate the stromal vascular fraction (SVF), a mix of cells active in tissue repair. With your own plasma added, it is injected into the affected joint.

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

This option is usually picked for more advanced changes in the joint, when the goal is an effect that lasts longer.

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

A little of your blood is enough to separate platelet-rich plasma full of growth factors. Injected into the joint, it calms inflammation and improves conditions for tissue repair.

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

It works either as a stand-alone course of injections or alongside SVF.

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
  • ShoulderShoulderPain as the arm goes up, wear of the joint and adjacent tendons
  • ElbowElbowPain after overload or sports strain, worn surfaces of the joint
  • Hand and wrist jointsHand and wrist jointsFinger and wrist joints that feel stiff and painful
  • AnkleAnklePain and stiffness after sprains and old injuries

Advantages

Why patients choose City Medical Centre

We try to preserve the joint you have rather than replace it, using treatment without surgery

Your own tissue

Your own tissue

We rely solely on your own blood and adipose tissue, without donor or synthetic material

No crutches

No crutches

Local anaesthetic and punctures in place of incisions mean no long rehabilitation

Second opinion

Second opinion

Free of charge: a doctor's independent assessment of the X-rays, MRI or reports you send

Support after the procedure

Support after the procedure

We follow the result after the procedure and stay in contact, not only on the day of the injection

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

Joint treatment prices

The joint, the method and the stage of the condition determine the cost, so it is set after the consultation

FAQ

Joint treatment: frequently asked questions

About the conditions

More about these conditions

Other services of our clinic

Everything about regenerative joint treatment in Gdansk

The earlier the stage, the better the chance of a lasting effect. That is why patients from Gdansk start with a review of their X-rays or MRI: the doctor assesses the joint and tells you honestly whether SVF or PRP is likely to help or whether another option is more realistic.

Follow-up visits help the doctor see how the joint responds and adjust the plan. In Gdansk, you receive recommendations on load and exercise for the first weeks, and the doctor stays in touch after the procedure.

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

Before a joint replacement is booked: a second opinion on your scans from Gdansk

Many people who live with a painful knee, hip or shoulder have heard that replacement is their only choice. Regenerative joint treatment starts from a different question: can your own joint be kept and supported? The answer depends on the stage of the condition, which the doctor judges from your scans. You send existing X-rays, MRI, CT or ultrasound reports and any medical letters to the coordinator on WhatsApp or Telegram, and a doctor reviews them free of charge.

Chances of a lasting effect are higher at earlier stages, and a joint that is already badly damaged may realistically need a different route. You hear that honestly. Treatment is considered only after an examination and a review of the scans, and the doctor tells you which joint, which method and how many injections would be sensible. No one can promise a fixed result, and a clear conversation at the start is the best protection against disappointment.

Gather your documents before you write. Photograph the reports rather than describing them from memory, note the date of each scan, and add the history of the pain: when it started, what triggers it, what you have tried and what helped. A list of medicines and earlier injections is also useful. With this folder the first reply is specific instead of general, and the coordinator can ask for exactly what is missing.

Ask the doctor to explain, in plain language, what each finding on your report means for daily life. Words such as cartilage wear, meniscus damage or tendon changes describe different problems, and the plan for a worn knee differs from that for a painful shoulder. When you understand your own scans, you can judge for yourself whether the proposed route makes sense, and you can discuss it knowledgeably with your orthopaedic doctor at home.

PRP, SVF or both: what goes into the joint and where it comes from

Two materials are used, and both come from your own body. PRP is plasma rich in platelets and growth factors, prepared from a small blood sample drawn from a vein. SVF is the stromal vascular fraction, a mix of cells that support tissue repair, isolated from about 30 ml of adipose tissue that is taken under local anaesthetic through a small puncture in the abdomen or inner thigh, with no stitches needed. Nothing donor or synthetic is used.

The sample is spun in a centrifuge, the layers separate, and the SVF is combined with plasma. The material then goes into the affected joint by injection under ultrasound guidance, so that it is placed accurately. PRP can be used alone in a course of injections or paired with SVF, which is usually chosen when changes in the joint are more marked and a longer-lasting effect is the aim. The doctor explains which fits your case.

Large and small joints can be treated: the knee, the hip, the shoulder, the ankle and the small joints of the hand and wrist. After your scans are reviewed, the doctor decides the joint, the method and the number of injections. Each of these affects the plan, which is why no one can quote a final number before the review.

The day itself: no hospital bed, no crutches, and what to expect in the evening

The procedure is performed with punctures under local anaesthetic, with no incisions, no hospital stay and no crutches. It combines the blood draw, the collection of adipose tissue, the preparation of the material and the injection into the joint, and the doctor keeps in touch afterwards to follow how the joint responds. A long rehabilitation programme is not required.

It is normal for the joint to ache a little more for a short time. Temporary pain, swelling or bruising are possible as with any injection, and infection is rare. Within a day or two most patients are back to normal routines, and the doctor gives you recommendations on load and exercises for the first weeks. If the discomfort seems out of proportion, write to the coordinator at once, at any hour.

The procedure is not done in people with cancer, acute infections including infection in or near the joint, blood clotting disorders, during pregnancy or during a flare-up of a serious chronic illness. A fever, a cold or flu, or skin inflammation over the target joint also means waiting. Because Gdansk has a damp, variable climate, with humidity of 89.1 % in November and 89.8 % in December, a cold is quite possible in the season, so keep a margin around the date.

Keep a short diary of the first weeks: the level of pain on a scale you choose, the distance you can walk, the number of stairs you manage, and how you sleep. Sending a weekly summary to the coordinator lets the doctor follow how the joint responds and decide whether anything needs adjusting. A pattern of improvement or lack of it is far easier to see in written notes than in memory.

Planning your weeks: seasons, stairs and the sea

Joint treatment is not tied to one time of year, but a calendar helps. The climate tables for 1991 to 2020 show a mean daily maximum of 1.7 °C in January and 22.9 °C in August. In winter you may prefer an indoor routine and a shorter walk, and in summer you can add movement outdoors. Whatever the season, the doctor's advice on load in the first weeks comes first.

Stairs, long walks and standing are the practical tests of a painful knee or hip. Before the date, think about your daily route: the number of steps at home, the way to work, any shopping that involves carrying. If the first days require lighter activity, arrange help with the heaviest tasks. A realistic plan for the first fortnight usually means fewer stairs, no carrying and a steady, gentle pace.

Gdansk Bay is known for its beaches, and walking on flat ground by the water can be a pleasant way to rebuild activity when the doctor allows it. The right distance, speed and surface differ from person to person, so ask which kind of movement is appropriate for your joint and when to start.

Public cover, referrals and how this fits alongside your own doctors

Poland's National Health Fund, NFZ, finances only services on its official list of covered benefits. Referrals are required for hospital treatment, specialist care and rehabilitation, and for some services you can be entered on a waiting list at only one provider. Whether any part of care for your joint is covered depends on the list and on your medical indications; we make no statement about reimbursement for regenerative injections.

Treatment here is meant to sit alongside, not replace, the care of your own orthopaedic doctor, rheumatologist or physiotherapist. Send your reports, tell your doctors what you are considering, and keep following their advice on medicines and exercise. If you are planning a replacement operation elsewhere, the review of your scans can still help you to decide whether to try preserving the joint first.

The first consultation is free and online, with the coordinators available 24/7 in WhatsApp and Telegram. The cost depends on the joint, the method and the stage of the condition, and the doctor states it after the consultation. When the plan is agreed, the date is booked under a contract, and we stay in contact after the procedure to track the result, not just the injection day.

Can I send my scans from Gdansk before I decide anything?

Yes. Send X-rays, MRI, CT or ultrasound reports and a doctor reviews them free of charge. You hear whether treatment without surgery could suit you and what else might be needed.

Is winter a problem for the injection?

Not in itself. A cold, flu, a fever or skin inflammation over the joint means waiting, so keep a margin around the date in the damp months.

Which joints can be treated?

Large and small joints, such as the knee, hip, shoulder, ankle and the small joints of the hand and wrist. The doctor decides after your scans.

Do I need to stay in hospital?

No. The procedure is done with punctures under local anaesthetic, with no hospital stay and no crutches.

How long does the effect last?

It differs from person to person and depends on the stage, body weight and activity. PRP often lasts several months to about a year, and SVF may last longer, but no one can promise a fixed result.

Does NFZ cover this treatment?

NFZ finances only services on its official list. We cannot say whether any part of your care is covered, so ask the fund and your own doctor.

Can I combine it with exercise?

Yes. The doctor gives load and exercise recommendations for the first weeks, and physiotherapy can be combined with injections at early stages.