Non-Surgical Solution: Mrs. Chen Regains a Mobile Knee and a New Life!
- Orthopedic Pain
- PRP關節注射
- 陳媽媽 / 70歲
Afraid of surgical risks, I don’t want to undergo surgery to replace my joint!
Mrs. Chen, 70, has suffered from osteoarthritis for many years. Her knee pain has persisted for several years, making walking, standing for long periods, and climbing stairs a struggle. She even finds it difficult to play with her grandchildren. Her doctor has suggested she consider knee replacement surgery, but she has remained hesitant:
- fear of surgical risks
- Worried about a lengthy recovery period
- fear of continued mobility limitations after surgery
What held her back even more was that a neighbor who had undergone joint replacement surgery still experienced recurring leg pain and a recovery that fell short of expectations, making her even more reluctant to make a hasty decision.
Ultrasound-Guided PRP Treatment | No Surgery Required to Kickstart Tissue Repair
Later, Mrs. Chen visited Jianli Clinic in Taipei’s Songshan District for a professional orthopedic evaluation,
Dr. Hsu Fang-wei determined that she still had the potential to use PRP therapy to slow down degeneration and alleviate pain, rather than proceeding with surgery immediately.
Treatment Highlights:
- Extracting the patient’s own blood to concentrate high levels of platelets and growth factors
- Using real-time guidance from high-resolution ultrasound, the solution is precisely injected into the inflamed or degenerated joints and surrounding tissues
- The goal is not merely temporary pain relief, but to promote repair and improve the joint environment
- The entire procedure is non-surgical and requires no hospitalization, with a short recovery period, making it relatively gentle for older adults.
Feedback from Mrs. Chen After Treatment | Not only is the pain gone, but I can move again!
After several PRP treatments
, Mrs. Chen noticed a significant improvement: ✔ Her knee pain has decreased significantly
. ✔ She walks more steadily and no longer finds it as difficult to
stand for long periods. ✔ She can now even kick her legs high and play shuttlecock
. ✔ She can freely play with her grandchildren and go out for activities.
She said, “It’s not just that the pain is gone—I finally feel confident enough to move my whole body again.”
Who Should Consider PRP Treatment?
People with Joint Degeneration and Chronic Pain
- Osteoarthritis (most commonly affecting the knees)
- Joint stiffness, limited mobility, and recurring pain
- Those who do not wish to undergo joint replacement surgery too early
- Middle-aged and older adults seeking to slow down joint degeneration and improve their quality of life
PRP Treatment: Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is PRP? Why doesn’t it require surgery?
Q2: What is the difference with ultrasound guidance?
Q3: Can PRP replace artificial joints?
Q4: How many PRP treatments are needed to see results?
Q5: Will I need to rest for a long time after the treatment?
Q6: Is it safe for older adults to receive PRP treatment?
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