ACP therapy at OTC | REGENSBURG
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ACP therapy? Regensburg’s OTC | REGENSBURG is an institution for ACP or autologous blood therapy. This is a form of therapy for which platelet concentrate obtained from the body’s own blood is used. As a patient, you can have ACP therapy carried out at your own expense or pay for it with your private insurance.
In our center, we offer short-term appointments for private patients, BG patients (work, commuting and school accidents) and private payers.
PRP therapy can be effective for these diseases, among others:
- Achilles tendon pain
- Heel spur
- Muscle injuries
- Joint wear and tear
- Tennis/golfer’s elbow
Would you like to make an appointment for autohaemotherapy?
Come in for a consultation and we will discuss your options for carrying out autologous blood therapy. This allows us to coordinate diagnostic testing and treatment in the best possible way.
What is ACP therapy?
ACP stands for “Autologous Conditioned Plasma”, which means that ACP therapy uses
platelet-rich blood plasma. This blood platelet concentrate can be used to regenerate various orthopaedic and trauma surgery problems in the musculoskeletal system, e.g. Achilles tendon pain (due to tendonitis, tendon degeneration and tendon fiber tears), heel spur inflammation (plantar fasciitis), muscle injuries (acute or chronic), joint wear and tear (osteoarthritis) or tennis and golfer’s elbow (epicondylitis humeri radialis/ulnaris).
How does autologous blood therapy work?
Platelets (thrombocytes) circulate in our blood. They carry
growth and differentiation factors which play an important role in tissue healing and the inhibition of inflammation in our body. This platelet concentrate (ACP) is extracted from your own blood using a modern, very safe manufacturing process and injected into tissue or joints. This process is known as ACP therapy or autologous blood therapy and is carried out during our orthopaedic and trauma surgery consultation hours without surgery or anesthesia. We would like to invite you to get to know autohaemotherapy Regensburg.
Is ACP therapy recognized?
ACP therapy is derived from the modern treatment of sports injuries and modern arthrosis therapy and modern arthrosis therapy. PRP therapy has long been firmly established in professional sport in particular. The effectiveness of ACP therapy is internationally recognized. It has been carried out at OTC | REGENSBURG for years. We have extensive experience with this innovative form of therapy.
Facts about autohaemotherapy
What are the benefits of autologous blood therapy?
- ACP is obtained from the patient’s own blood, reducing the risk of infections or allergic reactions.
- ACP can help to promote the regeneration of tissue such as bones, tendons or cartilage and thus shorten the healing time.
- The treatment is generally less invasive than other orthopaedic procedures such as surgery.
What are the disadvantages and risks of autologous blood therapy?
As with any medical treatment, ACP therapy carries certain risks, even though it is generally considered safe and well tolerated. Here are some possible risks associated with ACP therapy in orthopaedics:
- Infections: Although the risk of infection is lower with ACP therapy than with invasive procedures such as surgery, infections can occur, especially if the injection site is not sterile.
- Pain: ACP injections can cause short-term pain, especially if they are injected into sensitive areas such as joints or tendons.
- Risk of bleeding: ACP therapy may involve a small risk of bleeding, for example if blood-thinning medication is being taken or if there is a coagulation disorder.
- Allergic reactions: Although the risk of allergic reactions is low with ACP therapy, adverse reactions to the injected substance can still occur.
Our doctors explain the possible risks and look at your medical history individually to minimize complications.
Overall, ACP therapy is regarded as a relatively safe treatment method in orthopaedics.
Would you like to make an appointment for autohaemotherapy?
Come in for a consultation and we will discuss your options for carrying out autologous blood therapy. This allows us to coordinate diagnostic testing and treatment in the best possible way.
For which orthopaedic problems is ACP therapy used?
For tendon problems, the platelet concentrate (ACP) is applied injected into and around the affected tendon injected. The exact localization can be determined by a prior MRI examination and during infiltration using our high-resolution ultrasound equipment. When injected, the blood platelets (thrombocytes) release growth and differentiation factors. These stimulate the body’s own natural regeneration of your torn and frayed tendons. The tendon tissue hardens under the influence of additional physiotherapy exercises and the pain should subside within six to twelve weeks. Very often (but unfortunately not in all cases) surgery can be avoided with ACP therapy.
Even in injured muscle tissue, the platelet concentrate injected during ACP therapy stimulates the significantly faster healing of fresh muscle fiber tears. significantly faster. If the fastest possible recovery of athletic performance is an important issue for you, ACP therapy is the method of choice for you! In old, scarred muscle fiber tears, the blood platelets (thrombocytes) restart healing processes and in many cases enable athletes to return to their usual sport even after months of unsuccessful healing.
In osteoarthritic joints, i.e. with increased joint wear and tear inflammatory conditions are inhibited by ACP therapy in the medium to long term. This effectively reduces the pain in the osteoarthritic joint and also inhibits the rapid progression of osteoarthritis. However, it is not possible to reverse osteoarthritis with ACP therapy Regensburg.
How does ACP therapy work and how long does it take?
The duration of ACP therapy in orthopaedics depends on various factors, including the type and severity of the injury, the severity of the pain, the aim of the treatment and the number of injections to be administered. As a rule, an ACP therapy session lasts about 30 to 45 minutes.
The treatment begins with a small amount of blood being taken, usually from your arm. The blood is then placed in a centrifuge to separate the platelet-rich plasma from the other components of the blood. The plasma is then drawn into a syringe and injected directly into the affected area. After this, only a short resting phase is recommended before ACP therapy Regensburg is initially completed.
In some cases, ACP therapy can consist of several sessions for injections that are administered at regular intervals over the course of several weeks or months. However, the exact duration and number of injections depends on the individual treatment and is determined by the treating doctor.
You should also be aware that the effect of ACP therapy is not immediate and it may take some time for the body to respond to the injections. You should therefore be patient and follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to achieve the best possible results – even if this can sometimes be difficult.
Is ACP therapy covered by health insurance?
ACP therapy is a private service. You can request reimbursement from your health insurance company (we will be happy to provide you with a cost estimate), but this is not always guaranteed. If the reimbursement is rejected, you can lodge an appeal with the Medical Review Board of the health insurance funds (MDK); your health insurance fund will provide you with the contact details. Statutory health insurance companies only rarely cover autologous blood therapy. Here too, it is best to find out directly from your health insurance company whether reimbursement is possible.
Conclusion: ACP therapy can be useful in these cases
Relieving pain and supporting the healing process of injuries are the two main aims of ACP therapy. Regensburg has a specialist center, OTC | REGENSBURG, where ACP injections have been used successfully as a therapy for years. We can therefore say from our own experience: if you suffer from osteoarthritis or a tendon disease or have suffered a muscle injury, there is a good chance that the
therapy with the platelet-rich blood plasma will be successful.
Would you like to make an appointment for autohaemotherapy?
Come to our consultation and we will discuss your options for carrying out autologous blood therapy. In this way, diagnostics and therapy can be optimally coordinated.
ACP therapy at OTC | Regensburg - Frequently asked questions (FAQ):
How does ACP therapy work?
For ACP therapy, a small amount of blood is taken from your arm vein. The blood is then split in a centrifuge and the part of the blood that contains valuable components such as growth factors can be injected into the area of the body targeted for therapy. The growth factors then stimulate wound healing and regeneration.
How quickly does ACP treatment work?
If ACP therapy is carried out regularly (three to four applications at weekly intervals are often recommended), results should be visible after around six to twelve weeks.
Who is ACP suitable for?
ACP therapy in orthopaedics is usually recommended for patients with chronic pain or injuries in the area of joints, tendons or muscles, especially if other conservative treatments do not provide sufficient relief.
How effective is ACP treatment?
The effectiveness of ACP treatment in orthopaedics depends on various factors, such as the type and severity of the injury or pain, the aim of the treatment and the patient’s individual response to the injections. There are many scientific studies that have shown that ACP therapy can be very effective for certain conditions and injuries.
For example, ACP therapy can provide significant symptom relief in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis, tendon and muscle injuries and shoulder pain. Most studies show that ACP therapy is safe and well tolerated and generally has no serious side effects.
For example, ACP therapy can provide significant symptom relief in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis, tendon and muscle injuries and shoulder pain. Most studies show that ACP therapy is safe and well tolerated and generally has no serious side effects.
How long does the effect of ACP last?
In some cases, the effects of ACP therapy can last for several months or even years. However, it is important to note that the effects of ACP therapy are not permanent and that treatment may need to be repeated in order to achieve lasting symptom relief.