Autologous Conditioned Plasma

ACP (Autologous Conditioned Plasma) therapy is the administration of platelet rich plasma ( PRP) for the treatment of various orthopedic diseases ( see indications below).

The therapy method belongs to the group of autologous blood therapies.

ACP therapy is based on the knowledge that platelets release growth factors at the site of injury. These promote reconstruction of the affected tissue while inhibiting inflammation. In this way, ACT therapy can support healing.

Indications (areas of application)

  • Symptomatic osteoarthritis (grade I-III; mild to moderate osteoarthritis).
  • Epicondylitis (tennis elbow).
  • Flantar fasciitis (heel spur)
  • Patellar tendinitis (jumper’s knee)
  • Sports injuries

Recently, the use of platelet rich plasma ( PRP) is also in aesthetic medicine (due towrinkles, scars (u .a acne scars)).

Before the treatment

  • Blood collection from the vein (about 15 ml).

The procedure

Through a special separation process (centrifuge) autologous (body’s own) conditioned plasma (ACP) is conditioned, i.e. largely separated from the remaining blood components (eg, erythrocytes / red blood cells) and concentrated. ACP is a plasma (PRP – platelet-rich plasma) that contains an increased number of platelets as well as growth factors. Furthermore, the ACP is characterized by the fact that it contains a low concentration of special leukocytes (white blood cells; e.g. neutrophil granulocytes), which in high concentration can hinder the healing process.

The resulting solution is injected into the affected joint or the tissue to be treated.A specially developed double syringe (Arthrex ACP Double Syringe) is used. A double-chamber system ensures sterile extraction and sterile injection of the growth factors, thus providing the highest possible safety for the patient.

The treatment is performed on an outpatient basis. It usually takes no more than 15 minutes from blood collection to injection of the growth factors.

After the treatment

  • There are no special features to be observed after the treatment. The injection area is protected with a plaster.

Possible complications

  • No adverse side effects or complications have been demonstrated in studies with ACP therapy.