You are considering PRP or BMAC. This guide gives realistic, honest answers about what regenerative treatment can and cannot do.
Causes and what is happening inside your body
Regenerative treatments reduce inflammation, stimulate cartilage cell activity, improve lubrication, and promote tissue repair. Unlike cortisone which masks pain, PRP and BMAC promote actual biological repair.
🎯 Realistic expectations: 70-80% of Grade 1-3 patients report significant pain reduction at 6 months. 20-30% do not respond adequately.
How to recognise this condition — and when to see a doctor urgently
⚠️ See a doctor urgently if: Pain significantly worsens after injection · Fever after procedure · No improvement after 3 months
What you can do to reduce your risk and protect yourself
Treatment options from simple home care to specialist treatment
Timeline: Week 1-2 mild soreness. Week 4-6 first improvement signs. Month 2-3 significant improvement. Month 3-6 maximum benefit. Duration: 12-18 months typically.
💡 What NOT to expect: complete cure, reversal of Grade 4 damage, instant relief. It slows progression — does not reverse bone-on-bone arthritis.
What I tell every patient who comes to me with this condition
"I tell every patient: this is not a cure. It is a meaningful improvement for 1-2 years that may delay or avoid surgery. With realistic expectations, these are excellent treatments."
— Dr. Sumit Dubewar · DABRM (USA) · Secunderabad
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