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Osteoarthritis Treatment for Patients from Ijebu Ode

Knee, hip or another joint affected by arthrosis? SVF cell therapy and PRP, with a no-cost look at your X-rays or MRI to define the stage

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 osteoarthritis
(arthrosis)?

Osteoarthritis — also known as arthrosis — is a chronic disease in which joint cartilage steadily wears thin. Cartilage acts as a cushion, so as it breaks down the bones begin to rub, leading to pain, stiffness and less movement. It is degenerative in nature rather than inflammatory, but flare-ups with swelling still occur.

  • 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 the treatment suits you is decided by a doctor after an examination and a review of your scans

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: flu or a cold, fever, or skin inflammation over the joint being 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.

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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

An examination of the joint and a review of your X-rays, MRI or ultrasound let the doctor decide if the procedure is suitable. Existing scans can be sent in advance of the visit.

Blood sample for PRP2

Blood sample for PRP

A small blood sample is taken from a vein, and platelet-rich plasma with growth factors is later made from it.

Adipose tissue sample3

Adipose tissue sample

Roughly 30 ml of adipose tissue is taken through a puncture on the inner thigh or abdomen under local anaesthetic. No stitches are needed.

Processing in a centrifuge4

Processing in a centrifuge

Spinning in a centrifuge splits the sample into layers, after which the stromal vascular fraction is isolated and mixed with the platelet-rich plasma.

Injection into the joint5

Injection into the joint

With ultrasound guiding the needle, the prepared material is injected directly into the affected joint and placed precisely.

Follow-up6

Follow-up

Neither a hospital stay nor crutches — and after the procedure the doctor stays in contact and follows how the joint is responding.

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A doctor talks with a patient about joint treatment
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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

Only your own blood and adipose tissue are used — no donor or synthetic material

Cell therapy (SVF) from your own adipose tissue

A little of your adipose tissue is taken and processed so that the stromal vascular fraction (SVF) can be separated: cells that help tissues repair. This is combined with your own plasma and injected into the joint affected by the disease.

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

Mainly at early and moderate stages of osteoarthritis — to reduce friction between the joint surfaces and slow down cartilage wear.

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 small blood sample provides plasma rich in platelets and growth factors; this is injected into the joint to help ease inflammation and create better conditions for the tissue to repair.

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

Often chosen for mild osteoarthritis, and paired with SVF if a stronger effect is needed.

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

We treat large and small joints; the doctor picks the joint, method and injection count once your scans are reviewed

  • KneeKneeMeniscus problems, cartilage wear and pain when walking or on stairs
  • HipHipEarly hip osteoarthritis, groin pain, limited rotation
  • ShoulderShoulderWear of the joint and nearby tendons, pain when lifting the arm
  • ElbowElbowPain after overuse or sports strain, wear of the joint surfaces
  • Hand and wrist jointsHand and wrist jointsPain and stiffness in the small joints of the wrist and fingers
  • AnkleAnklePain and stiffness after sprains and old injuries

Advantages

Why patients choose City Medical Centre

We work to keep the joint you have instead of replacing it, using treatment without surgery

Your own tissue

Your own tissue

Only your own blood and adipose tissue are used — no donor or synthetic material

No crutches

No crutches

No long rehabilitation: local anaesthetic and punctures instead of incisions

Second opinion

Second opinion

Get a free, independent doctor's assessment of your X-rays, MRI or reports — simply send them over

Support after the procedure

Support after the procedure

Our care goes beyond the day of the injection: we keep in touch and follow the 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

Osteoarthritis treatment prices

Cost varies with the stage of osteoarthritis, the joint and the method — the doctor states it after the consultation

FAQ

Joint treatment: frequently asked questions

About the conditions

More about these conditions

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Osteoarthritis in Ijebu Ode: stages, methods and price

For patients from Ijebu Ode, the aim is to keep your own joint as long as possible. The milder the stage, the faster and longer-lasting the effect usually is, and it may reduce the need for regular hyaluronic acid injections.

Many patients in Ijebu Ode notice the first changes 2–3 weeks after the procedure. A stable result forms over about six months and can last from several months to several years, depending on the individual.

Book a free consultation in Ijebu Ode to find out whether SVF or PRP could slow your osteoarthritis. The doctor names the price after examining the joint.

Ijebu Ode and the question of joint pain

Ijebu Ode is a city and local government area in Ogun State, in south-west Nigeria. It lies 110 km by road northeast of Lagos and within 100 km of the Atlantic Ocean. It has an estimated population of 394,246 (2024). In a city of this size, joint pain is an everyday topic. People mention it at the market, after church or mosque, at family gatherings and in the workshops and offices where much of the city's business is done.

Osteoarthritis is one of the most common reasons people start to notice that stairs, kneeling or a long day on their feet have become harder. It rarely begins suddenly. Most people describe a slow change: a knee that complains after a long walk, a hip that stiffens after sitting, a hand that is slower to close in the morning. Many put this down to age or work and wait for years before asking anyone.

This text is written for people in Ijebu Ode who want to understand what SVF therapy for osteoarthritis involves, what it can and cannot do, and how to plan it around the rhythm of life in the city. It does not replace an examination. It helps you arrive at the online consultation with clear questions and realistic expectations.

What SVF therapy for osteoarthritis actually is

The procedure begins with a very small 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. For a patient in Ijebu Ode this is useful to know, because many people picture a major operation and worry about weeks of wound care in a warm climate. This is a small harvest, not a large surgical incision.

The tissue is then processed to obtain the stromal vascular fraction, usually shortened to SVF, which is the material used in the treatment of the affected joint. The purpose is to support the joint environment. It is not a replacement of the joint and not a cure for a chronic condition. Your doctor will explain what is planned for your joint and why.

One point deserves to be said plainly. Osteoarthritis is chronic, so it needs an ongoing plan rather than a single injection. SVF therapy can be one part of that plan, alongside movement, strength work, weight control and the advice your doctor gives for daily life. Anyone who presents it as a one-time fix should be questioned closely.

Is it osteoarthritis or arthritis? Why the difference matters

People in Ijebu Ode often use the word arthritis for every kind of joint pain. Medically the two are not the same, and the difference changes the treatment. 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.

Osteoarthritis, by contrast, is usually a mechanical, wear-related process that tends to hurt more with use and ease with rest. In practice the two can overlap, and only an examination with the right tests separates them. If your joint is hot, red and swollen, or you wake at night with pain, say so clearly in the consultation. That pattern may point to an inflammatory cause that needs different treatment before anything else is considered.

Because gout and infections are on that list, a sudden, very painful, swollen joint should not be treated as ordinary wear. Describe how it started, how long the morning stiffness lasts, and whether more than one joint is involved. These details help the doctor decide whether SVF therapy is even the right question.

Who may be a candidate, and who may not

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. This is the central rule for candidates. The earlier the stage, the more reasonable it is to talk about supporting the joint; the later the stage, the more honest the conversation must be about surgery.

For many people in Ijebu Ode, delay is the real issue. Work as a trader, a driver, a teacher or a business owner leaves little room for time off, so people postpone assessment until the joint is badly affected. Sending recent imaging and a short history early lets the doctor tell you which stage you are at while there is still a choice of approaches.

General reasons why the procedure may not be suitable include an active infection, an inflammatory or autoimmune cause that has not been controlled, certain blood or clotting problems, and an advanced joint where surgery is the realistic path. Your doctor decides this individually after reviewing your records. Be open about every medicine you take, including herbal preparations and painkillers bought without a prescription, since these can matter for a procedure involving a tissue sample.

Climate, season and recovery in Ijebu Ode

Ijebu Ode has a tropical savanna climate and a warm tropical climate overall. For recovery this means heat and humidity are the main practical factors, more than cold. After the small harvest from the abdomen or inner thigh, keep the puncture area clean and dry, wear loose, breathable cotton clothing, and avoid anything tight or rough that rubs on the area in the heat.

Swelling and discomfort around the treated joint are easier to manage when you can rest with the leg raised and avoid long periods standing in the sun. If your doctor recommends compression garments, ask which fabric works best in a hot climate and how long to wear it each day. Do not guess or copy what someone else did. Protect the puncture area from direct sun and cover it when you are outdoors.

There is no single perfect month. People plan around work and family obligations rather than weather alone. A better question is which period gives you the quietest weeks for rest and follow-up. Avoid scheduling the procedure just before a major family event, a busy business period or an exam season, when you would be tempted to push through too early.

Swimming pools and open water are common ways to cool off in a warm city within 100 km of the Atlantic. Ask your doctor exactly when water exposure is allowed after the procedure. Until the puncture area has healed, keep it out of pools and the sea, and follow the specific instruction you are given.

Daily life, work and food in Ijebu Ode during treatment

People from Ijebu Ode have a nationwide reputation as natural entrepreneurs. That brings a particular challenge: many patients run their own business and find it hard to step back. Plan the first days around a realistic handover. Decide in advance who handles deliveries, customers and accounts, and which tasks you can do by phone while resting.

Office and classroom work are generally easier to adapt than work that involves lifting, long standing or driving long distances. Tell the doctor what your day actually looks like, not just your job title. A driver, a market seller and a teacher need different advice about when to return, and the doctor can only give useful guidance if the details are clear.

Food culture matters too. Ikokore, the dish the city is best known for, is a filling meal, and family gatherings often revolve around generous cooking. There is nothing wrong with enjoying it, but body weight puts load on the knees and hips, and the WHO treats overweight and obesity as a significant health concern. Ask the doctor for practical guidance on weight and diet that fits local meals rather than a generic plan you will not follow.

Social events are part of life here. Weddings, naming ceremonies and festivals involve long hours of sitting, standing and dancing. If one falls close to your procedure date, say so during the consultation so the timing can be discussed sensibly.

Return to work and sport, and when to expect results

Many patients notice the first changes 2–3 weeks after the procedure. A stable result forms over about six months and can last from several months to several years, depending on the individual. This is the timeline to keep in mind. In the early weeks you should not judge the treatment by a single bad or good day; the joint is still responding.

Return to desk work is usually gentler than return to physical work, but the exact timing is for your doctor to set, based on which joint was treated and how you feel. Do not return to heavy lifting, long standing shifts or intense exercise on your own schedule. Ask for a clear, written sequence: walking first, then light strengthening, then sport or heavy tasks.

Football and other sports are an important part of life in many Nigerian cities, and people who play regularly often want to know when they can return. The honest answer is that it depends on the joint, the stage and your response. Gentle, controlled movement supports a joint better than complete rest, and your doctor can show you which exercises suit your situation.

Because the result takes about six months to settle, plan follow-up contacts for that whole period. Keep a simple note of pain, stiffness and what you can do, for example how far you can walk, whether you can kneel, how you manage stairs. These notes make follow-up conversations far more useful than memory alone.

How the online consultation works from Ijebu Ode

The consultation is free and takes place online, so you stay in your own city. Coordinators are available around the clock (24/7) on Telegram and Telegram, which suits people whose working day leaves little free time. You can start with a message, send your questions and documents, and arrange the conversation with the doctor when it suits you.

Prepare before you write. Useful items are recent X-rays or MRI reports if you have them, a list of medicines, any earlier diagnoses such as gout or rheumatoid arthritis, and a short account of your pain: where it is, when it is worst, whether it wakes you at night, and how long morning stiffness lasts. Clear photographs of reports are usually enough to start.

During the consultation the doctor will assess the stage, discuss whether SVF therapy is reasonable or whether another route, including surgery, is more appropriate, and explain what a long-term plan would involve. Reputable guidance on osteoarthritis, such as the NICE guideline Osteoarthritis in over 16s: diagnosis and management (NG226), stresses individual assessment and ongoing management, and a good consultation follows that spirit.

You are never obliged to decide on the first call. Take the information home, discuss it with your family, and return with further questions. A sound decision about a chronic condition is made calmly.

Questions to ask the surgeon before you decide

Write your questions down before the call. Start with the basics: what stage is my osteoarthritis, and is this procedure reasonable at that stage? What exactly will be done to my joint, and what is the role of the tissue sample taken from the abdomen or inner thigh? Which parts of my case make me a better or weaker candidate?

Ask about expectations. When might I notice the first changes, and what should I expect over about six months? What does it mean that the result can last from several months to several years? What is the plan afterwards, since osteoarthritis is chronic and needs an ongoing plan rather than a single injection?

Ask about daily life in Ijebu Ode: when can I return to my work, my sport and my family responsibilities? How should I protect the puncture area in warm weather? When may I use a pool? Which clothing or compression garment should I use in this climate, and for how long?

Finally, ask what would make the doctor advise against the procedure, and what the alternatives are, including surgery at later stages. A clear, direct answer to that question is a good sign of an honest consultation.

Is the procedure a major operation?

No. Under local anaesthetic, a small portion of adipose tissue (about 30 ml) is taken through a puncture on the abdomen or inner thigh, and no stitches are needed. The treatment of the joint follows after the tissue is processed. Your doctor will explain each step during the consultation.

Can SVF therapy cure osteoarthritis?

No. Osteoarthritis is chronic, so it needs an ongoing plan rather than a single injection. SVF therapy may support the joint, but it works best together with exercise, weight management and regular follow-up, all agreed with your doctor.

Which stage of osteoarthritis is suitable?

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. Recent imaging helps the doctor decide which stage applies to you.

When will I notice a difference?

Many patients notice the first changes 2–3 weeks after the procedure. A stable result forms over about six months. Individual response varies, so keep notes on pain and movement and share them at follow-up.

How long does the result last?

It can last from several months to several years, depending on the individual. Because the condition is chronic, the doctor will usually discuss a long-term plan rather than relying on a single treatment.

How do I tell arthritis from osteoarthritis?

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. Only an examination can separate the two, so describe your symptoms in detail.

Does the hot climate of Ijebu Ode affect recovery?

It can. The city has a warm tropical climate, so heat and humidity matter for the puncture area and for swelling. Wear loose breathable clothing, keep the area clean and dry, protect it from the sun, and follow your doctor's advice on compression garments and on pools.

How do I start the consultation from Ijebu Ode?

Write to the coordinators on Telegram or Telegram. They are available around the clock (24/7), and the online consultation is free. Send your reports, medicine list and a short description of your symptoms, and the coordinators will arrange the conversation with the doctor.