nSTRIDE
nSTRIDE injection is an autologous protein solution (APS) containing anti-inflammatory cytokines and anabolic growth factors. It is one of the latest biologic regenerative treatments used in treating knee osteoarthritis.
As an autologous solution, it is obtained by separating white blood cells and platelets from your blood and concentrating them in a small volume of plasma, using the APS kit.
The obtained APS is then injected directly into the osteoarthritic knee joint.
In osteoarthritis of the knee, inflammatory cytokines (bad proteins) are in higher concentrations than anti-inflammatory cytokines (good proteins). This imbalance leads to inflammation and gradual degeneration of the knee cartilage.
nSTRIDE APS contains concentrated anti-inflammatory cytokines, which inhibit the activity of inflammatory cytokines in the osteoarthritic knee. This reduces inflammation and slows down or halts the degeneration of the knee cartilage.
nSTRIDE is also rich in anabolic cytokines, which stimulate the synthesis of the cartilage matrix.
Reducing inflammation and stimulating repair of the damaged cartilage tissue helps slow down or reverse the progression of osteoarthritis.
PRP
A Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injection is a regenerative treatment that uses your body’s own healing cells to help reduce pain and support tissue repair. PRP is commonly used for chronic tendon injuries, joint pain, and early arthritis.
PRP is made from a small sample of your blood. The blood is placed in a centrifuge to separate and concentrate the platelets (cells responsible for healing and tissue repair). This platelet-rich solution is then injected into the injured area to stimulate your body’s natural recovery process.