PDT allows treatment of arthritis by painrelief , improvement of motion sequence and promotion of muscle growth.
Applications:
The body`s ownhyaluronic acid substance is a sugar molecule that can bind many times more water. It contributes to the mobility of the joint. Over the years the articular cartilage wear out and the production of hyaluronic acid decreases over time dramatically. The administration of hyaluronic acid into the joint results in the formation of a protective viscous layer. Another positive effect of hyaluronic acid is its anti-inflammatory properties. The combination with afollowing irradiation with PDT enhances.
In human blood there are growth factors as well as proteins that can be used for the treatment of arthritis in joints because of their healing and regeneration power. As with hyaluronic acid treatment it is the aim of the autologouns serum injection to use the anti- inflammatory properties for pain relief in the affected joints. A small amount of blood is taken from the patient . By a special processing method an anti-inflammatory serum with high concentration of cytokins and growth factors is obtained. This serum is injected into the joint. The following PDT is enhancing the treatment outcome.