Self-Healing, ACP, Orthokin, and Autologous Blood

Guide | June 2, 2020

Self-healing, ACP, Orthokine and autologous blood

Fractures, bruises, and cuts are reliably healed by our bodies—not through some mystical self-healing powers, but through a single, essential prerequisite: good blood circulation.

Structures with a rich blood supply regenerate quickly. Areas with reduced blood flow—such as tendons or joint structures—also heal, but usually take significantly longer. That is why similar conditions recur time and again in everyday orthopedic practice: tennis elbow, shoulder pain, Achilles tendon issues, hamstring problems, heel spurs (plantar fasciitis), and osteoarthritis are among the most common conditions, alongside back pain.

Why do these typical weak spots develop?
The cause lies in reduced blood flow to certain areas of the body. In these areas, healing processes proceed more slowly and are often incomplete. To compensate for this natural disadvantage, a treatment known as autologous blood therapy (PRP/ACP) was developed.

The principle is simple and, at the same time, very effective:

Approximately 15 ml of blood is drawn from a vein.
It is separated into its components in a special centrifuge—this process takes only a few minutes.
The plasma obtained—which is rich in the body's own growth factors and cells responsible for regeneration—is injected directly into the affected area—for example, into a joint affected by osteoarthritis or into inflamed tendon insertions.

This can support and significantly accelerate healing processes.

Whether the method is called PRP, ACP, or Orthokin is ultimately irrelevant: What matters is that only the patient’s own blood is used—and therefore virtually no side effects are to be expected.

Cost Coverage:
Private health insurance plans generally reimburse the cost of treatment. Unfortunately, public health insurance plans do not currently cover these costs.

Applications: