PRP Injections for Joints in Phoenix
PRP and SVF cell therapy for the knee, hip, shoulder and more. We review your scans free of charge before any decision
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?
In regenerative joint therapy, two materials from your own body are used — platelet-rich plasma (PRP), taken from blood, and the stromal vascular fraction (SVF), taken from a small adipose tissue sample. Once injected into the affected joint, they work to cut pain and inflammation and support the tissues there.
For someone with joint pain who wants to avoid surgery or delay it, or who has been told replacement is the only choice, this is worth considering. The doctor reviews your scans to assess the stage — earlier stages give a better chance of a lasting result.
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
Pain after overuse or sports strain, wear of the joint surfaces
Hand and wrist joints
Stiffness and pain in the small joints of the hand and 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
Pain on raising the arm and wear of the joint and nearby tendons
Methods we use
Cell therapy (SVF) from your own adipose tissue
A small sample of adipose tissue is taken and processed to obtain the stromal vascular fraction (SVF), a mix of cells that take part in tissue repair. Mixed with your own plasma, it is then injected into the affected joint.
Usually it is selected where joint changes are more significant and a longer effect is the aim.
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.
It can be a course of injections on its own or be combined with SVF.
How the procedure goes: step by step
Consultation and scan review
The doctor assesses the joint in person and reviews X-rays, MRI or ultrasound, then decides if you are a candidate for the procedure. Scans you have can be sent before the visit.
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.
The doctor tells you in advance which tests are needed.
Adipose tissue sample
Through a puncture on the abdomen or inner thigh, about 30 ml of adipose tissue is taken under local anaesthetic, and no stitches are required.
Processing in a centrifuge
A centrifuge splits the sample into layers. From these, the stromal vascular fraction is isolated and blended with the platelet-rich plasma.
The whole procedure is done in one day.
Injection into the joint
Directly into the affected joint: the prepared material is injected under ultrasound guidance for precise placement.
Follow-up
You need neither crutches nor a hospital stay. The doctor remains in contact afterwards and watches how the joint responds.
Consultation and scan review
The doctor assesses the joint in person and reviews X-rays, MRI or ultrasound, then decides if you are a candidate for the procedure. Scans you have can be sent before the visit.
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.
The doctor tells you in advance which tests are needed.
Adipose tissue sample
Through a puncture on the abdomen or inner thigh, about 30 ml of adipose tissue is taken under local anaesthetic, and no stitches are required.
Processing in a centrifuge
A centrifuge splits the sample into layers. From these, the stromal vascular fraction is isolated and blended with the platelet-rich plasma.
The whole procedure is done in one day.
Injection into the joint
Directly into the affected joint: the prepared material is injected under ultrasound guidance for precise placement.
Follow-up
You need neither crutches nor a hospital stay. The doctor remains in contact afterwards and watches how the joint responds.
Follow-up visits
The plan is adjusted at follow-up visits, where the doctor sees how the joint is responding. Pain tends to ease within the first month, mobility improves over about three months, and the full effect develops over around six months.
Conditions we treat
The decision on whether the treatment suits you is made by a doctor, after an examination and a look at your scans
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: a fever, a cold or flu, inflamed skin over the joint to be treated
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After the procedure
Small dressings go over the puncture sites and, in most cases, you go home the same day and return to normal daily activity within a day or two. During the first week a little more aching in the joint is an expected reaction. Pain usually eases over the first month; mobility and activity improve over around three months; the full effect develops over about six months. Duration differs between individuals, depending on the stage of the condition, body weight, activity and other factors — no fixed result can be promised by anyone. The doctor gives individual advice on exercise and load for the first weeks.
Why patients choose City Medical Centre
No surgery: our work is about keeping your own joint, not swapping it for an implant
Your own tissue
We rely solely on your own blood and adipose tissue, without donor or synthetic material
No crutches
No incisions — just punctures under local anaesthetic, with no long rehabilitation
Second opinion
Forward your X-rays, MRI or reports to get a free, independent assessment from a doctor
Support after the procedure
Our care goes beyond the day of the injection: we stay in touch and follow the result
Joint treatment prices
The doctor names the cost after the consultation, as it depends on the joint, the method and the stage of the condition
Service
Price
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Joint treatment: frequently asked questions
What is the difference between PRP and SVF?
Your blood gives PRP, a platelet-rich plasma, and a small sample of adipose tissue gives SVF, a fraction of cells. Their actions differ, which is why they are often combined for a stronger regenerative effect in the joint.
Is the treatment safe?
The tissue comes from you in both methods, so the risk of rejection or allergy is very low. As after any injection, temporary pain, swelling or bruising are possible; infection is rare. At the consultation, the doctor explains the risks that apply to you.
How long does the effect last?
It differs from person to person. After PRP the effect often lasts from several months to around a year, and after SVF it may last longer. How long depends on the stage of the condition and on your body, so nobody can promise a fixed result.
Who should not have the procedure?
The procedure is not performed in people with cancer, acute infections or blood clotting disorders, in pregnancy, or during a flare-up of a serious chronic illness. The doctor checks for this at the consultation.
Hip osteoarthritis (coxarthrosis): can it be treated without surgery?
Early on, PRP or SVF injections plus exercise therapy and physiotherapy can lessen pain and improve how the joint moves. For a joint that is already badly damaged, replacement may be the more realistic option; after reviewing your scans the doctor will tell you honestly.
Can avascular necrosis of the hip be treated?
SVF therapy may be an option at early stages (1–2) to support blood supply to the femoral head and postpone joint replacement. At later stages, surgery is usually needed.
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?
Most people return within a day or two. There is no long rehabilitation and no need for crutches; the doctor gives advice on load and exercise for the first weeks.
Does the treatment help with shoulder pain?
PRP helps with shoulder joint and rotator cuff problems, and SVF may be considered when shoulder arthritis is more advanced. It depends on the cause of the pain — the doctor establishes it first.
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Everything about regenerative joint treatment in Phoenix
We treat arthritis, arthrosis, osteoarthritis of the knee and hip, avascular necrosis, meniscus problems and inflammatory joint conditions, and help with rehabilitation after injuries and surgery. Patients from Phoenix can have the elbow, hand and wrist, knee, hip, ankle or shoulder treated.
Follow-up visits help the doctor see how the joint responds and adjust the plan. In Phoenix, you receive recommendations on load and exercise for the first weeks, and the doctor stays in touch after the procedure.
Leave a request, and a coordinator will contact you to arrange a free consultation and scan review. The price of joint treatment in Phoenix is set individually and explained before any procedure.
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