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2. Joint injection - Wikipedia

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   In osteoarthritis, joint injection of glucocorticoids (such as hydrocortisone) leads to short term pain relief that may last between a few weeks and a few months. [5] Injections of hyaluronic acid have not produced improvement compared to placebo for knee arthritis, [ 6 ] [ 7 ] but did increase risk of further pain. [ 6 ]

3. Platelet-rich plasma - Wikipedia

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   Platelet-rich plasma (PRP), also known as autologous conditioned plasma, is a concentrate of plasma protein derived from whole blood, centrifuged to remove red blood cells but retaining platelets. Though promoted for treating various medical conditions, evidence of its benefits was mixed as of 2020 , showing effectiveness in certain conditions ...

4. Knee cartilage replacement therapy - Wikipedia

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   It is responsible for much of the compressive resistance and load bearing qualities of the knee joint and, without it, walking is painful to impossible. Osteoarthritis is a common condition of cartilage failure that can lead to limited range of motion, bone damage and invariably, pain. Due to a combination of acute stress and chronic fatigue ...

5. The best knee braces of 2024 - AOL

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   Knee straps: People with knee pain specific to the tendon in front of the joint could benefit from a knee strap. This type of brace works by offloading pressure from the tendon, which can help ...

6. Patellofemoral pain syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS; not to be confused with jumper's knee) is knee pain as a result of problems between the kneecap and the femur. [4] The pain is generally in the front of the knee and comes on gradually. [2] [4] Pain may worsen with sitting down with a bent knee for long periods of time, excessive use, or climbing and ...

7. Knee replacement - Wikipedia

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   Knee replacement, also known as knee arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure to replace the weight-bearing surfaces of the knee joint to relieve pain and disability, most commonly offered when joint pain is not diminished by conservative sources. [1] [2] It may also be performed for other knee diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis.

8. Platelet-rich fibrin matrix - Wikipedia

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   The "platelet-rich fibrin matrix" (PRFM) method is a cosmetic surgery procedure involving plasma needling.It is a way of extracting platelets from the patient's own blood and using them as a dermal filler – that is, as a substance injected under the skin of the face to try to fill out wrinkles.

9. Platelet-rich fibrin - Wikipedia

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   Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) or leukocyte- and platelet-rich fibrin (L-PRF) is a derivative of PRP where autologous platelets and leukocytes are present in a complex fibrin matrix [1] [2] to accelerate the healing of soft and hard tissue [3] and is used as a tissue-engineering scaffold in oral and maxillofacial surgeries. PRF falls under FDA ...