Orthokine

In this procedure, blood is taken from the patient’s vein using a special syringe and it is then placed in an incubator for 8 hours. Later the blood is placed in a centrifuge to separate the blood cells and the remaining serum is extracted This is used to make 3 to 4 preparations and then frozen. Special defense cells (monocytes) are stimulated in the process in order to produce an anti-inflammatory protein (Interleukin-1 receptor antagonist, IL-1Ra). This therapy is suitable for reducing inflammation where, for example, cortisone is not used or to treat osteoarthritis. The patient will receive 3 to 4 Orthokine injections into the inflamed nerve or the affected joint at one-week intervals.

The cost of this therapy is not covered by insurance.