Joint Treatment for Patients from Indianapolis
We treat the knee, hip, shoulder and other joints with SVF and PRP. Before anything is decided, your scans are reviewed at no cost
No surgery — an injection instead of an operation
Own tissue — your blood and adipose tissue
Ultrasound guidance for every injection
Free consultation
and review of your scans
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.
People with joint pain choose it to avoid surgery or push it back, including those told a joint replacement is the only way. A lasting effect is more likely the earlier the condition is caught; the doctor evaluates this using your scans.
No surgery — an injection instead of an operation
Ultrasound guidance for every injection
Free consultation and review of your scans
Joints we treat
From large joints to small ones: the doctor picks the joint, the technique and the injection count after studying your scans
Elbow
Aching after strain from sport or overuse, joint surface wear
Hand and wrist joints
Painful, stiff small joints of the fingers and the wrist
Knee
Pain on stairs and after walking, meniscus problems, cartilage wear
Hip
Early hip osteoarthritis, groin pain, limited rotation
Ankle
Pain and stiffness after sprains and old injuries
Shoulder
Wear of the joint and its tendons, pain when raising the arm
Methods we use
Cell therapy (SVF) from your own adipose tissue
To obtain SVF, the stromal vascular fraction, a small amount of your adipose tissue is processed; this cell mix takes part in repairing tissue. It is injected into the affected joint together with plasma from your own blood.
When the joint has more noticeable changes and you want the effect to last longer, this is the usual choice.
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.
As a course of injections it can be used alone, or it can be added to SVF.
How the procedure goes: step by step
Consultation and scan review
At the consultation the joint is examined and your X-rays, MRI or ultrasound are reviewed to decide if the procedure suits you. You can send existing scans before you come.
Blood sample for PRP
Blood is drawn from a vein — only a small amount. Later, platelet-rich plasma with growth factors is made from it.
The doctor tells you in advance which tests are needed.
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 centrifuge
Once spun in a centrifuge, the sample separates into layers, and the stromal vascular fraction isolated from it is mixed with platelet-rich plasma.
The whole procedure is done in one day.
Injection into the joint
Ultrasound guidance allows the prepared material to be injected precisely, directly into the affected joint.
Follow-up
The procedure needs no crutches or hospital stay. Afterwards the doctor remains in touch and follows the joint's response.
Consultation and scan review
At the consultation the joint is examined and your X-rays, MRI or ultrasound are reviewed to decide if the procedure suits you. You can send existing scans before you come.
Blood sample for PRP
Blood is drawn from a vein — only a small amount. Later, platelet-rich plasma with growth factors is made from it.
The doctor tells you in advance which tests are needed.
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 centrifuge
Once spun in a centrifuge, the sample separates into layers, and the stromal vascular fraction isolated from it is mixed with platelet-rich plasma.
The whole procedure is done in one day.
Injection into the joint
Ultrasound guidance allows the prepared material to be injected precisely, directly into the affected joint.
Follow-up
The procedure needs no crutches or hospital stay. Afterwards the doctor remains in touch and follows the joint's response.
Follow-up visits
Through follow-up visits the doctor monitors the joint and adjusts the plan. As a rule, pain eases over the first month, mobility improves over around three months, and the full effect appears over about six months.
Conditions we treat
Whether this treatment is right for you is decided by a doctor after an examination and a scan review
What we work with
Arthritis
Arthrosis
Avascular necrosis
Osteoarthritis
Gonarthrosis (knee osteoarthritis)
Coxarthrosis (hip osteoarthritis)
Meniscus pathology and injury
Rehabilitation after injuries and surgery
Inflammatory joint conditions
Contraindications
Cancer
Pregnancy
Blood clotting disorders
Acute infections, including infection in or near the joint
Flare-up of a serious chronic illness
Cancer
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Serious heart, kidney or liver disease
Temporary contraindications: fever, a cold or flu, skin inflammation over the joint to be treated
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After the procedure
Most people go home on the same day and are back to normal daily activity within a day or two; small dressings cover the puncture sites. In the first week the joint may ache a bit more, which is an expected reaction. Pain usually eases over the first month, mobility and activity improve over about three months, and the full effect develops over around six months. How long it lasts varies between people and depends on the stage of the condition, body weight, activity and other factors — nobody can promise a fixed result. Your doctor gives individual advice on exercise and load for the first weeks.
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
No donor or synthetic material: only your own blood and adipose tissue are used
No crutches
Small punctures in place of incisions, local anaesthetic, no long recovery programme
Second opinion
A doctor will independently assess your X-rays, MRI or reports free of charge once you send them
Support after the procedure
After the procedure we keep in touch and follow the result, not only the day of the injection
Joint treatment prices
The cost is named by the doctor after the consultation, since it depends on the joint, the stage of the condition and the method
Service
Price
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Joint treatment: frequently asked questions
What is the difference between PRP and SVF?
PRP is a platelet-rich plasma produced from your blood, and SVF is a fraction of cells isolated from a small sample of adipose tissue. They have different modes of action and are often combined to enhance the regenerative effect in the joint.
Is the treatment safe?
Both methods rely on your own tissue, so rejection or an allergic reaction is very unlikely. Temporary pain, swelling or bruising can occur as with any injection, and infection is rare. The doctor goes through the risks for your case at the consultation.
How long does the effect last?
It varies. After PRP the effect often lasts from several months to about a year; after SVF it can last longer. Duration depends on the stage of the condition and on your body, so no one can promise a fixed result.
Who should not have the procedure?
It is not carried out if you have cancer, an acute infection or a blood clotting disorder, if you are pregnant, or during a flare-up of a serious chronic illness. The doctor checks this at the consultation.
Can coxarthrosis (hip osteoarthritis) be managed without surgery?
At early stages, pain can be reduced and movement improved with PRP or SVF injections combined with exercise therapy and physiotherapy. Should the joint already be badly damaged, a replacement may be more realistic — the doctor tells you honestly after looking at your scans.
Can avascular necrosis of the hip be treated?
In the early stages (1–2), SVF therapy may be considered to support the blood supply to the femoral head and put off the need for joint replacement. Later stages usually require surgery.
Why try to avoid joint replacement?
A replacement is major surgery: rehabilitation is long, there are risks such as infection, and the implant may eventually need redoing. If changes are early or moderate, it often makes sense to try saving your own joint first.
Can I get a second opinion on my scans?
Yes — send your X-rays, MRI, CT or medical reports, and a doctor will look at them free of charge, then tell you whether the procedure could suit you and what else may be needed.
How soon can I return to normal life?
Usually after a day or two. Crutches and long rehabilitation are not needed; for the first weeks you get recommendations on load and exercise from the doctor.
Does the treatment help with shoulder pain?
PRP is applied to shoulder joint and rotator cuff problems, and SVF may be considered if arthritis of the shoulder is more advanced. Whether it suits you depends on the cause of the pain — the first thing the doctor establishes.
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Joint treatment in Indianapolis: from scan review to follow-up
Joint treatment in Indianapolis is built around keeping your own joint. Instead of a long rehabilitation after surgery, you get injections under local anaesthetic, no crutches and no hospital stay, and the doctor stays in touch afterwards.
Before the procedure, the doctor tells you which tests are needed. If you already have X-rays, MRI or ultrasound results, patients from Indianapolis can send them in advance and receive a preliminary answer on whether the treatment could suit them.
A consultation is the first step for every patient from Indianapolis. It is free, and after it you know the method, the number of injections and the cost.
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