When it comes to orthopedic pain, many people's first thoughts are "taking medicine, applying plasters" and, in severe cases, surgery. But did you know? There is a "natural repair agent" hidden in our blood – PRP, which can help the body repair damaged joints and tendons on its own! This article will use the most straightforward language to take you into the scientific principles of PRP.

The full name of PRP is "Platelet-Rich Plasma". Simply put, it is a concentrated fluid rich in platelets extracted from your own blood.You might ask: aren't platelets for stopping bleeding? That's right, but they have another more important role. When body tissues are damaged (such as worn-out joint cartilage or strained tendons), platelets release dozens of "growth factors". These act like "signal soldiers" to summon repair cells and promote tissue regeneration. PRP significantly increases the concentration of these "repair signals", doubling the efficiency of the repair process.
The core of the entire process is "autologous material extraction": drawing your blood → separating and purifying it with professional equipment → obtaining PRP → injecting it into the damaged area. No foreign substances are added throughout the process, which is equivalent to "using your own things to help yourself repair."

PRP is not a "panacea", but it is particularly effective for common "chronic injuries and degenerative diseases" in orthopedics, and is especially suitable for people who do not want surgery or want to speed up recovery after surgery:

1. Knee osteoarthritis: The most common application! For example, pain when squatting, going up and down stairs, or joint clicking, where the cartilage is worn but not to the extent that "joint replacement" is needed – PRP can reduce inflammation in the joint, stimulate the regeneration of cartilage cells, relieve pain, and delay cartilage degeneration.
2. Tendon injuries/tendinitis: Such as tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis), Achilles tendinitis, and rotator cuff injuries (inability to lift the shoulder with pain) – these types of injuries usually recover slowly, but PRP can promote the repair of tendon fibers and reduce the recurrence rate.
3. Post-joint surgery repair: For example, after minimally invasive meniscus surgery or ligament repair surgery – injecting PRP can accelerate wound healing, reduce post-operative adhesions and pain, and enable faster recovery of joint function.
4. Others: It can also be used for ankle sprains, early femoral head necrosis, tenosynovitis, etc. Whether it is suitable specifically needs to be evaluated by a doctor.

Many people worry that the "blood draw plus injection" will be painful, but in fact, the entire process is quite easy. After the injection, you should avoid strenuous exercise on the same day and keep the injection site dry for 2-3 days. Generally, you will start to feel pain relief in 1-2 weeks, and the effect will gradually reach its peak within 1-3 months (this varies from person to person).

Key question: Is it safe? Are there any side effects? This is what everyone is most concerned about, and the answer is clear: it is highly safe with extremely few side effects. The core reason lies in its "autologous origin": PRP is extracted from your own blood, so there will be no "allergies" or "rejection reactions", nor is there a risk of infection from external viruses or bacteria. A very small number of people may experience mild redness, swelling, or soreness at the injection site, but these usually subside on their own within 1-2 days without leaving any sequelae. However, it should be noted that there are strict "contraindicated groups" for PRP, such as patients with thrombocytopenia, coagulation disorders, acute infection periods (such as acute onset of red, swollen, hot, and painful joints), and malignant tumor patients. These individuals cannot undergo the treatment, and a decision must be made after evaluation by a professional orthopedic doctor.

Finally, let’s clarify some common misunderstandings to help you view PRP rationally:

Myth 1: Can PRP "cure" osteoarthritis completely?
No. Its goal is to "relieve symptoms and slow down progression". For example, it can help you go from "being unable to walk due to pain" to "being able to walk normally". However, cartilage that has been completely worn away cannot be 100% regenerated, and it cannot replace the eventual joint replacement surgery.

Myth 2: Does one injection work permanently without recurrence?
It varies from person to person. Most people can maintain the effect for 6-12 months or even longer after 1-3 injections (with an interval of 1-2 weeks between injections). However, living habits (such as long-term stair climbing, being overweight) can affect the curative effect. When the effect diminishes, another injection can be administered under the guidance of a doctor.

Myth 3: Are PRP treatments the same in all hospitals?
No. The quality of PRP is directly related to "platelet concentration and activity". It requires professional separation equipment, standardized operating procedures, and must be performed by experienced doctors.

To put it simply: The core of orthopedic PRP therapy is "treating one's own illness with one's own repair ability". It is suitable for "conservative treatment" of chronic bone diseases and injuries or "postoperative assistance". It is safe, minimally invasive, and allows for quick recovery. If joint or tendon pain has already affected your life, you might as well consult an orthopedic doctor first to see if PRP is a suitable "repair plan" for you!

The Shuangwei Biotechnology PRP kit has the following advantages:
1.High degree of automation: The preparation and extraction process is fully automated. It is composed of a disposable platelet-rich plasma preparation kit and a medical centrifuge, achieving "one-time centrifugation, one-stop sealing, and one-click preparation", reducing manual operation errors and improving the preparation efficiency and accuracy.

2.Completely closed and pollution-free: The separation and extraction process is completely closed, effectively avoiding external pollution, reducing the risk of infection, and ensuring the quality, safety and reliability of the prepared PRP.

3.Convenient operation: The PRP with the required concentration can be obtained only through one-time centrifugation. The whole preparation process only takes 15 minutes, which greatly shortens the preparation time and improves the clinical work efficiency.

4.Precise and adjustable concentration: Through mode selection, the concentration can be precisely adjusted from 2 to 8 times. It can provide personalized PRP concentrations according to the conditions and treatment needs of different patients to achieve the best treatment effect.

5.Adjustable components: Consumables can be optionally configured to prepare leukocyte PRP or complex leukocyte PRP, realizing the adjustability of PRP components and further meeting the needs of different clinical application scenarios.