PRP Therapy for Joint Pain in Mehsana, Non-Surgical Treatment at Axcura Ortho
PRP therapy is a non-surgical injection treatment that uses the patient's own blood, processed to concentrate growth factors, to reduce joint inflammation and support tissue healing. At Axcura Ortho, Mehsana, PRP is available for knee pain, hip pain, shoulder pain, tendon conditions and early to moderate joint degeneration. It is not a replacement for surgery where surgery is the right answer. It is a structured, evidence-supported option for patients who are not yet at the stage of replacement or who want to exhaust every non-surgical path first.
Evidence-Based Injection Therapy
What PRP Therapy Is and How It Works
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is derived from the patient's own blood. A small sample is drawn, centrifuged to concentrate the platelets and growth factors, and injected precisely into the affected joint or soft tissue. Platelets contain growth factors that play a direct role in reducing inflammation and stimulating the body's natural repair processes.
The result is a reduction in joint pain and swelling that goes beyond what a standard steroid injection achieves, without the tissue side effects associated with repeated corticosteroid use. PRP does not regrow lost cartilage. What it does is slow the inflammatory cycle that accelerates cartilage loss and create conditions where the joint can function better and hurt less.
Conditions Treated With PRP at Axcura Ortho, Mehsana
PRP therapy is available for the following conditions at Axcura Ortho:
Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis
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Knee osteoarthritis, Grade 1 to Grade 3, where cartilage loss is present but joint space is not fully collapsedMost suitable: Grade 1–3 KOA · PRP reduces synovial inflammation · Delays need for replacement · 2–3 injections typically recommended
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Hip osteoarthritis in patients not yet requiring replacement surgeryUltrasound-guided injection into the hip joint · Most effective in early-to-moderate hip OA · Reduces groin pain and stiffness
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Shoulder osteoarthritis in early to moderate stagesGlenohumeral joint injection · Reduces night pain and shoulder stiffness · Often combined with physiotherapy for best results
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Ankle joint degeneration causing chronic pain with activityPost-traumatic ankle arthritis is a common candidate · PRP can reduce activity-related pain and improve function in active patients
Tendon and Soft Tissue Conditions
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Rotator cuff tendinopathy causing shoulder pain and weakness on overhead activityTargets the supraspinatus and infraspinatus tendons · Reduces tendon inflammation · Alternative to repeat steroid injections which can thin the tendon
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Patellar tendinopathy causing anterior knee pain, common in running and jumping athletesJumper's knee · PRP injected at the patellar tendon insertion · Evidence-supported for chronic patellar tendinopathy in athletes
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Hamstring tendinopathy at the proximal attachment causing buttock and posterior thigh painHigh hamstring tendinopathy · Common in cyclists, runners and field athletes · PRP targets the ischial tuberosity attachment
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Plantar fasciitis causing heel pain that is worst with the first steps of the morningChronic plantar fasciitis resistant to physiotherapy and orthotics · Single PRP injection at the fascia origin · Often resolves within 6–8 weeks
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Lateral epicondylitis causing outer elbow pain with gripping and liftingTennis elbow · PRP is more effective long-term than steroid injection for lateral epicondylitis · Avoids tendon thinning associated with corticosteroid
Sports Injury and Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
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Partial ligament tears not requiring surgical reconstructionGrade 1–2 ligament injuries · PRP delivered at the tear site supports biological healing · Often used in MCL, LCL and partial ACL injuries managed conservatively
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Muscle injuries with significant haematoma formationGrade 2 muscle tears with haematoma · PRP injected into the lesion under ultrasound guidance · Reduces resolution time and risk of reinjury
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Post-surgical joint recovery where PRP is used to support healing alongside physiotherapyUsed after ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair or joint replacement · PRP supports soft tissue healing and reduces post-operative inflammation
- Have documented joint degeneration or tendon pathology on imaging
- Have not achieved adequate relief from physiotherapy and oral medication alone
- Are not yet at the stage where joint replacement is the most effective treatment
- Want to delay replacement surgery and maintain quality of life in the interim
- Are active patients with sports or tendon injuries responding poorly to conservative management
- Have had partial benefit from steroid injections but want a longer-lasting, growth-factor-based alternative
What the PRP Procedure Involves at Axcura Ortho
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A small blood sample is drawn from the patient's arm, typically 15 to 60 ml depending on the treatment site01~5 min
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The sample is centrifuged in a specialised system to separate and concentrate the platelet-rich layer02~10 min
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The concentrated PRP is injected precisely into the affected joint or tendon under clinical guidance03Precise
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The entire procedure takes approximately 30 to 45 minutes from blood draw to injection0430–45 min
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Most patients receive a course of 2 to 3 injections spaced 2 to 4 weeks apart for optimal results052–3 doses
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Normal activity is typically resumed within 24 to 48 hours of each injection0624–48 hrs
PRP vs Steroid Injection, Understanding the Difference
Both are non-surgical injection treatments for joint pain but they work differently and suit different clinical situations.
Mechanism
Steroid Injection: Reduces inflammation rapidly using corticosteroid
PRP Therapy: Stimulates healing using the patient's own growth factors
Onset of effect
Steroid Injection: Fast, often within days
PRP Therapy: Gradual, typically 4 to 6 weeks for full effect
Duration of relief
Steroid Injection: 6 weeks to 6 months in most patients
PRP Therapy: 6 to 18 months in appropriately selected patients
Tissue effects
Steroid Injection: Repeated injections can weaken surrounding tissue
PRP Therapy: Uses the patient's own blood, no external chemical agent
Best suited for
Steroid Injection: Acute inflammatory flares requiring rapid relief
PRP Therapy: Early to moderate degeneration seeking longer-term management
Frequently Asked Questions, PRP Therapy for Joint Pain, Mehsana
Does PRP therapy work for knee pain?
PRP therapy has demonstrated meaningful pain relief and functional improvement in patients with knee osteoarthritis Grades 1 to 3 and in patients with patellar and other tendon conditions around the knee. Results are best in patients with early to moderate degeneration rather than end-stage arthritis where joint space is fully collapsed.
How many PRP injections are needed?
Most patients receive a course of 2 to 3 injections spaced 2 to 4 weeks apart. A single injection may be sufficient for tendon conditions. The number of injections recommended is determined after assessment at Axcura Ortho.
Is PRP therapy painful?
The injection itself involves brief discomfort similar to any joint injection. Most patients experience mild soreness at the injection site for 24 to 48 hours after the procedure. This is a normal response as the growth factors begin working.
How long does PRP therapy last?
In appropriately selected patients, PRP therapy provides meaningful pain relief for 6 to 18 months. Individual results vary depending on the degree of joint degeneration and patient activity level.
Can PRP delay knee replacement?
PRP does not cure or reverse osteoarthritis but it can meaningfully reduce pain and slow the progression of joint inflammation, which for some patients delays the need for replacement surgery by months to years. It is one of several non-surgical options discussed at Axcura Ortho before replacement is considered.
Does Axcura Ortho offer PRP for patients from outside Mehsana?
Yes. Patients from Visnagar, Unjha, Patan, Sidhpur, Vadnagar and across North Gujarat are seen at Axcura Ortho for PRP therapy and other non-surgical joint treatments.
Book a PRP Therapy Consultation at Axcura Ortho, Mehsana
An assessment at Axcura Ortho confirms whether PRP therapy is appropriate for the specific joint condition, its stage and the patient's overall clinical picture. Appointments are available with Dr. Sumit Prajapati.
Serving Mehsana, Visnagar, Unjha, Patan, Sidhpur and North Gujarat