ACRS therapy for osteoarthritis
What is ACRS therapy?
ACRS (Autologous Cytokine Rich Serum) is an anti-inflammatory cytokine and growth factor extracted from your own blood. By administering ACRS to the knee, it is expected to suppress inflammation within the joint and reduce pain.
● PDGF
Recruitment and proliferation of cells involved in repair, production of collagen
● EGF
Promoting cell proliferation, metabolism, wound healing
● FGF
Collagen and hyaluronic acid production and repair
● TGF -β
Promotes cell proliferation, metabolism, and wound healing
● VEGF
Promotion of vascular endothelial angiogenesis
● IL -1Ra
Reduces inflammatory inflammation
ACRS therapy is recommended for the following people:
● No matter how many times I inject hyaluronic acid, the effect doesn't last and it's painful
● Pain makes it difficult to walk
● I would prefer not to have artificial joint surgery if possible .
● Due to age, surgery is not possible and there is no treatment option
● I suffer from chronic knee pain
Characteristics of ACRS therapy
Effective for short-term and chronic pain
It suppresses inflammatory cytokines and aims to fundamentally improve pain.
Cartilage protection is also expected.
It suppresses the progression of osteoarthritis of the knee and promotes joint preservation.
Knee treatment without hospitalization or surgery
There is no need for surgery or hospitalization, and you can return to your daily life immediately after treatment.
No serious side effects have been reported.
Treatment overview
This treatment is an elective medical treatment.
ACRS therapy flow for osteoarthritis
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We provide counseling.
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Blood will be taken.
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Create an ACRS in the hospital (approximately 3 hours)
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ACRS is injected into the area causing the knee pain.
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Your treatment is now complete and you can walk home.
The following people cannot receive treatment:
・Pregnant or breastfeeding women
・Those using pacemakers cannot receive this treatment.
・Those with a history of malignant tumors
Treatment period and number of times
The treatment will vary depending on the patient's condition and symptoms, so we will make a decision after the patient has undergone an examination and tests.
Cost (free medical treatment)
220,000 yen (tax included)
Risks and side effects
Redness, swelling, bruising, rash, and pain may occur.
Regarding elective medical treatment using unapproved drugs, etc.
● Clear indication that the drug is an unapproved drug, etc., and clear indication of the acquisition route, etc.
The autologous cytokine-rich serum used in this treatment has not been approved under the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Act. In Japan, unapproved drugs and medical devices can be used at the physician's own risk.
● Availability of domestically approved drugs, etc.
Currently, there are no other drugs approved in Japan that have the same properties as those used in this treatment.
● Information on safety in other countries
Side effects reported include pain and internal bleeding.