ACP therapy

For painful arthritis and sports injuries.

For the treatment of osteoarthritis or injuries to muscles, tendons and ligaments, autologous blood therapy (ACP) is a therapeutic option.

With the help of so-called autologous conditioned plasma (ACP), pain in osteoarthritis can be alleviated and the healing of injuries to the musculoskeletal system accelerated.

"Platelets always play a critical role in an injury, both in hemostasis and wound healing.

This function is exploited and strengthened by the ACP therapy in the tissue".

In a conversation with Dr. med. Matthias Schmied you will learn which treatment options are possible.

Make a convenient online appointment with Matthias, MD Schmied.

Dr. med. Matthias Schmied (Specialist FMH for Orthopaedic Surgery)

Autologous Conditioned Plasma (ACP)

During the healing process of an injured tissue, a number of different interlocking processes take place in the body. These processes are regulated, among other things, by the so-called growth factors - signal substances that are released by the blood platelets or thrombocytes. Platelets are constantly present in the blood and are activated, for example, in the event of an injury. They then release the growth factors at the site of the injury to start and promote the healing process.

If the body's own blood is now processed accordingly, this effect can be specifically enhanced. It has been proven that the ACP procedure significantly increases both the number of platelets and the concentration of growth factors. In recent years, the positive influence on the course of pain and the healing process has been intensively investigated and confirmed.

ACP in application

A small amount of blood (15 ml) is taken from the arm vein using a specially developed double syringe. Subsequently, the blood is separated by means of centrifugation. This separates the part of the blood that contains the body's own regenerative and anti-arthritis and anti-inflammatory components. Subsequently, this part of the blood is separated with the help of the double syringe. Now the active components of the blood are ready for injection into the affected area.

The injected platelets now begin to release growth factors in the affected area, which support the healing and regeneration processes. The double chamber system enables both a sterile blood collection and a subsequent sterile injection of the growth factors and thus offers protection against infections.

ACP for arthrosis (damage to the joint cartilage)

Aging processes, genetic predisposition, but also excessive one-sided stress or accidents can lead to signs of wear on the joint cartilage. This wear and tear is called arthrosis and any joint can be affected. At the onset of arthrosis, symptoms such as an unpleasant pulling sensation in the joint, stiffness in the morning or pain on start-up occur. As the disease progresses, the pain becomes more severe and daily activities have to be restricted. As a result, the quality of life naturally decreases.

As many examples in our practice show, ACP therapy can lead to good results in all degrees of arthritis with individual differences.

ACP for injuries to muscles, tendons and ligaments

A frequent cause of musculoskeletal injuries is biomechanical overloading or incorrect loading. The musculature reacts with strains or fibre tears. In the case of tendons, inflammation, persistent irritation or even tears can occur. A torn ligament is not uncommon.

Applications for sports injuries

In the case of sports injuries, we have also found that ACP therapy can be used to support other therapies and contribute to an accelerated healing process.