ACRS Therapy for Osteoarthritis
What is ACRS therapy?
ACRS (Autologous Cytokine Rich Serum) is an anti-inflammatory cytokine and growth factor extracted from your own blood. By administering ACRS to the knee, it is expected to suppress inflammation in the joint and reduce pain.
● PDGF
Recruitment and proliferation of cells involved in repair, and production of collagen
● EGF
Promoting cell proliferation, metabolism, wound healing
● FGF
Collagen and hyaluronic acid production and repair
TGF -β
Promotes cell proliferation, metabolism, and wound healing
● VEGF
Promoting endothelial angiogenesis
IL -1Ra
Reduces inflammatory inflammation
ACRS therapy is recommended for the following people:
● No matter how many times I inject hyaluronic acid, the effect doesn't last and it's painful
Pain makes it difficult to walk
I would prefer not to have artificial joint surgery if possible .
● Due to age, surgery is not possible and there is no treatment available
I suffer from chronic knee pain
Effective for short-term and chronic pain
It suppresses inflammatory cytokines and aims to fundamentally improve pain.
Cartilage protection is also possible.
It suppresses the progression of osteoarthritis of the knee and promotes joint preservation.
Knee treatment without hospitalization or surgery
There is no surgery or hospitalization required, and you can return to your daily life immediately after treatment.
No serious side effects have been reported.
Treatment Overview
This treatment is an elective medical treatment.
ACRS therapy flow for osteoarthritis
We provide counseling.
Blood will be taken.
Create an ACRS in the hospital (approximately 3 hours)
ACRS is injected into the area causing the knee pain.
Your treatment is now complete and you can walk home.
The following people cannot receive treatment:
・Pregnant or breastfeeding women
・Those using pacemakers cannot receive this treatment.
-Those with a history of malignant tumors
Treatment period and frequency
The treatment plan will vary depending on the patient's condition and symptoms, so we will decide after you have undergone an examination and tests.
Cost (private medical treatment)
Please note that treatment will vary depending on the patient's condition and symptoms, so we will inform you of the treatment plan after it has been decided.
Risks and Side Effects
Redness, swelling, bruising, rash, and pain may occur.
Regarding elective medical treatment using unapproved drugs, etc.
- Indicate that it is an unapproved drug, etc., and indicate the acquisition route, etc.
The autologous cytokine-rich serum used in this treatment has not been approved under the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act. In Japan, unapproved pharmaceuticals and medical devices can be used at the doctor's own risk.
Availability of domestically approved drugs, etc.
Currently, there are no other drugs approved in Japan that have the same properties as the one used in this treatment.
Information on safety in foreign countries
Side effects reported include pain and internal bleeding.