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Non-Surgical Joint Treatment in Yenagoa

We treat the knee, hip, shoulder and other joints with SVF and PRP. Before anything is decided, your scans are reviewed at no cost

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 regenerative
joint treatment?

The treatment is regenerative and uses only what your body supplies: PRP (platelet-rich plasma from the blood) and SVF (the stromal vascular fraction from a small piece of adipose tissue). Injected into the joint that hurts, it aims to calm inflammation, ease pain and support the tissue within.

  • 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

A doctor examines you and reviews your scans, then decides whether the treatment is suitable

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: having a fever, a cold or flu, or inflamed skin 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.

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

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 PRP2

Blood sample for PRP

A small volume of blood is drawn from a vein, which is later turned into platelet-rich plasma with growth factors.

Adipose tissue sample3

Adipose tissue sample

The doctor numbs the area with local anaesthetic and takes about 30 ml of adipose tissue through a puncture on the abdomen or inner thigh. Stitches are not needed.

Processing in a centrifuge4

Processing in a centrifuge

In a centrifuge the sample separates into layers. The stromal vascular fraction is then isolated and combined with the platelet-rich plasma.

Injection into the joint5

Injection into the joint

The material, once prepared, is injected directly into the affected joint; ultrasound guidance helps place it precisely.

Follow-up6

Follow-up

You need neither crutches nor a hospital stay. The doctor remains in contact afterwards and watches 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

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

Cell therapy (SVF) from your own adipose tissue

Processing a small sample of adipose tissue yields the stromal vascular fraction (SVF), a blend of cells that help tissue repair. The doctor combines it with your plasma and injects it into the problem joint.

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

When the joint has more noticeable changes and you want the effect to last longer, this is the usual choice.

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 doctor separates plasma rich in platelets and growth factors from a small amount of your blood and injects it into the joint. This helps to calm inflammation and supports tissue repair.

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

As a course of injections it can be used alone, or it can be added to 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 — after looking at your scans, the doctor selects the joint, the method and how many injections you need

  • KneeKneeWorn cartilage and meniscus issues, with pain on stairs and after walking
  • HipHipEarly hip osteoarthritis, groin pain, limited rotation
  • ShoulderShoulderPain on raising the arm and wear of the joint and nearby tendons
  • ElbowElbowPain after overuse or sports strain, wear of the joint surfaces
  • Hand and wrist jointsHand and wrist jointsSmall joints of the wrist and fingers that are stiff and sore
  • AnkleAnklePain and stiffness after sprains and old injuries

Advantages

Why patients choose City Medical Centre

The goal is your own joint kept, not replaced, through 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

Punctures instead of incisions, local anaesthetic, no long rehabilitation

Second opinion

Second opinion

Your X-rays, MRI or reports get a free independent assessment from a doctor — just send them

Support after the procedure

Support after the procedure

Beyond the day of the injection, we keep in touch after the procedure and follow your 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

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

FAQ

Joint treatment: frequently asked questions

About the conditions

More about these conditions

Other services of our clinic

Joint treatment in Yenagoa: a short guide

SVF and PRP work in different ways. PRP helps calm inflammation and creates better conditions for repair; SVF contains cells involved in tissue repair and is chosen when changes are more pronounced. For patients from Yenagoa, the doctor often combines the two.

Most patients from Yenagoa go home the same day and return to normal daily activity within a day or two. During the first week the joint may ache a little more — this is an expected reaction. Pain usually eases over the first month.

Book a free consultation in Yenagoa to find out whether regenerative joint treatment suits you. The doctor names the price after examining the joint and reviewing your scans.

Joint treatment for patients in Yenagoa: what this decision looks like locally

Yenagoa is a Local Government Area and the capital city of Bayelsa State, in the Niger Delta region of southern Nigeria. The LGA covers 706 km2 and has an estimated population of 798,466 at 2024. A community of that size includes people with very different working lives: office and administrative staff, traders, drivers, teachers, students, and people whose daily routine involves a lot of standing, lifting and walking. Each of these routines puts its own load on the knees and hips, and each shapes the question patients bring to a joint consultation.

Joint treatment is not one operation. It is a ladder of options: conservative care, arthroscopy, and joint replacement for knee and hip. Many people in Yenagoa who contact City Medical Centre are not sure which rung they are standing on. They know that stairs, getting out of a car, or a long day on their feet has become painful, but they have not yet had a clear explanation of what is happening inside the joint.

The first goal of an online consultation is therefore to sort the situation out, not to push toward surgery. The coordinator collects your history, the surgeon reviews your imaging and test results, and together you establish whether the problem is wear of cartilage, an inflammatory condition, an injury, or a problem with blood supply to the bone. Only then does it make sense to discuss which level of treatment fits.

The climate of Yenagoa and what it means for joint pain and recovery

Yenagoa sits in an area of swamps and mangrove tropical rainforest. The wet season is warm and cloudy, and the dry season is hot and mostly cloudy. The average annual temperature fluctuates between 71 °F and 87 °F, rarely falling below 63 °F or rising over 90 °F. This is a warm, humid setting all year, and it matters for anyone planning recovery after a joint procedure.

Warmth and humidity encourage swelling to linger in a leg that has had surgery, and they make compression garments less comfortable. Patients often find that they are tempted to remove the garment in the afternoon heat. The practical advice is general: choose breathable clothing over the garment, keep the leg raised when resting, and follow the surgeon's instructions on how long the garment must be worn. If the wound is covered, keep the dressing dry and clean, because sweat and damp air can irritate the skin around it.

Moisture is also a reason to be careful with water. Swimming pools, rivers and standing water are not suitable for a fresh wound, and your surgeon will tell you when it is safe to return to the pool. In a region with so much water around, this question comes up often, and it is worth raising during the consultation instead of assuming.

Everyday life in Yenagoa and how it affects planning

English is the official language in Yenagoa, and the Ijaws form the majority of the Local Government Area. Local languages such as Epie-Atissa are spoken, and Ekpetiama, Gbarian, Buseni and Zarama are Ijaw dialects found in the LGA. For a medical consultation this means that many families discuss decisions together, sometimes in more than one language, and it helps when a relative who will assist after the procedure joins the online conversation. A clear, shared understanding of the plan prevents confusion at home.

Think realistically about the first period after joint surgery. You will need help with getting around, washing, preparing meals and carrying things. Decide in advance who in the household will do this, and how the home is arranged: steps at the entrance, the height of the bed and toilet, and a safe, dry floor, which matters in a damp climate where surfaces can become slippery.

Work is the other half of planning. Someone who sits at a desk has different needs from someone who stands, lifts or drives for long hours. During the consultation, describe your job precisely, because the surgeon uses this to advise when a return to work is realistic and whether temporary adjustments, such as shorter days, would help.

Sport, football and activity after joint treatment

Football is part of the public life of Yenagoa. Bayelsa United plays in the second-tier Nigeria National League, and Bayelsa Queens plays in the NWFL Premiership; both clubs won the 2021 Aiteo Cup, for men and women respectively. Whether you play on weekends, coach, or simply follow the matches, many patients in the city ask the same question: will I be able to run and kick a ball again?

The honest answer depends on the joint and the treatment. After conservative care or arthroscopy, a gradual return to sport is usually possible once pain and swelling have settled and the surgeon agrees. After knee or hip replacement, the aim is a comfortable, active life, and the surgeon will explain which activities are suitable in the long run and which put too much strain on the implant. High-impact contact sport is a topic to discuss openly instead of guessing.

Rehabilitation is what connects treatment to sport. Physiotherapy exercises, a stepwise increase in walking and strengthening of the muscles around the joint are normal parts of the process. Ask the surgeon for a written plan, and agree with the coordinator how you will report progress by message or video so the plan can be adjusted without delay.

Conservative care, arthroscopy and joint replacement: how the choice is made

Conservative care comes first when the joint can still be helped without surgery. It includes weight management, exercise therapy, activity changes, supportive devices and medication chosen by the doctor. Excess body weight adds load to the knees and hips, and the World Health Organization describes overweight and obesity as a widespread health problem, so a conversation about weight is a normal, non-judgemental part of joint care.

Arthroscopy is a keyhole procedure used for selected problems inside the joint, for example certain injuries. It is not a universal remedy for worn joints, and a good surgeon will say so. Joint replacement is considered when pain and loss of function are significant and simpler measures no longer help.

For the hip, the stage of the disease is decisive. 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. In this 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. Whether this option applies to you depends on your imaging and examination, which the surgeon reviews during the online consultation.

Arthritis or wear: signs worth reporting

Not every painful joint is worn out. Arthritis is an inflammatory disease of the joints. Typical signs are pain at rest and at night, morning stiffness lasting more than 30 minutes, swelling, redness and warmth over the joint. Causes include autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, infections, gout and psoriasis. If these signs sound familiar, the first step is to identify the cause, because treating inflammation is different from treating mechanical wear.

In a warm climate, heat and swelling can be confused. A joint that is puffy at the end of a hot day may simply reflect activity and the weather, while a joint that is warm, red and stiff in the morning deserves a proper assessment. Write down when your symptoms appear, how long they last, and what eases them, and share this with the coordinator before the consultation.

Do not stop prescribed treatment or start strong medication on your own because of something you read. Bring your existing test results, imaging reports and a list of the medicines you take. This allows the surgeon to give a precise opinion and to say whether more tests are needed first.

How the remote consultation works from Yenagoa

You contact City Medical Centre from your own city. The consultation is online and free, and coordinators are available around the clock (24/7) on Telegram and Telegram. You can send your first message at any hour, which is convenient for people with shift work, market schedules or family duties during the day.

Prepare a short package: your age, height and weight, a description of the pain and how it limits you, previous treatment, and any X-rays, MRI or CT images and laboratory results. Photos of documents are acceptable at the start. The coordinator organises them, passes them to the surgeon, and returns with questions or an opinion on the suitable level of treatment.

During the video conversation, the surgeon can see how you walk and move if you wish, and can explain the imaging in plain language. You decide at your own pace. Nothing obliges you to proceed, and you may ask for a second discussion with a relative present, particularly for a decision as large as joint replacement.

Season, timing and questions to ask the surgeon

Yenagoa has a warm, cloudy wet season and a hot, mostly cloudy dry season, and neither is free of challenges. In the wet season, damp floors and rain make walking with crutches or a stick harder, and humidity affects wound comfort. In the dry season, heat makes compression garments tiring. Rather than looking for a perfect month, choose a period when you have help at home, can limit work duties, and are not facing a major family event or deadline.

Family occasions and celebrations deserve a place in the plan. Standing for hours, dancing or carrying things soon after treatment is not advisable. Tell the surgeon what is on your calendar, so the schedule of rehabilitation and the date of the procedure can be arranged sensibly.

Useful questions for the surgeon: which stage is my joint at, and what are the alternatives to surgery? What type of anaesthesia is planned, and how long will I stay? What will rehabilitation involve, and when can I walk without support, return to work, drive and play sport? Which signs after treatment mean I must contact the team at once? Which contraindications apply to me, such as active infection, uncontrolled chronic disease or unrealistic expectations? Candidates are people whose pain and limitation persist despite sensible conservative care and who are prepared to follow rehabilitation carefully.

Is the online consultation for joint problems really free for patients in Yenagoa?

Yes. The first online consultation is free. You write to the coordinators on Telegram or Telegram from Yenagoa, send your documents, and arrange a video conversation with the surgeon.

When can I contact the coordinators?

Coordinators are available around the clock (24/7) on Telegram and Telegram. You can write at any hour, including evenings and weekends.

Which documents should I prepare?

Prepare your age, height and weight, a description of your symptoms, a list of medicines, earlier treatment records, and any X-ray, MRI or CT images and laboratory results. Photos of documents are enough to begin.

How do I know whether my pain is arthritis?

Typical signs of arthritis are pain at rest and at night, morning stiffness lasting more than 30 minutes, swelling, redness and warmth over the joint. Causes include autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, infections, gout and psoriasis. Only an examination and tests can confirm the cause.

Will I definitely need a joint replacement?

No. Many people start with conservative care, and some problems are suited to arthroscopy. Replacement is considered when pain and loss of function are significant and simpler measures no longer help. The surgeon will explain the options for your joint.

What is SVF therapy for the hip?

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. A small portion of adipose tissue (about 30 ml) is taken under local anaesthetic through a puncture on the abdomen or inner thigh, and no stitches are needed. At later stages surgery is usually required.

Does the warm, humid climate of Yenagoa affect recovery?

It can. With temperatures usually between 71 °F and 87 °F, swelling and discomfort under a compression garment may be more noticeable. Wear breathable clothing, keep the leg raised when resting, keep the wound dry and follow the surgeon's instructions. Avoid pools and rivers until the surgeon allows it.

Can I return to football or other sport after treatment?

Often a gradual return is possible, but it depends on the joint and the procedure. The surgeon will explain which activities are suitable and when to restart, and will give a rehabilitation plan that you can follow with updates to the coordinator.

Should a family member take part in the consultation?

It is helpful. A relative who will assist during recovery can hear the instructions, ask questions and help organise the home, which is especially useful in the first period after a knee or hip procedure.