Privatpraxis Orthopädie Berlin Prenzlauer Berg | Dr. med. O. Surminski
Privat Orthopedics Clinic Berlin

Dr. med. Oleg Surminski - Orthopedics Berlin Prenzlauer Berg

Specialist for Orthopedics, Emergency Surgery & Sports Medicine

ACP therapy - for painful arthroses and sports injuries

The ACP (Autolog Conditioned Plasma) treatment is a new form of therapy for the treatment of diseases of the joints, ligaments, tendons or muscles. Both degenerative (due to wear and tear) and traumatic (consequences of injuries) conditions can be treated.

For some time now, there has been an alternative to conventional therapies for the treatment of arthrosis or injuries to muscles, tendons and ligaments. With the help of so-called Autologous Conditioned Plasma (ACP), pain in osteoarthritis can be relieved and healing of injuries to the musculoskeletal system accelerated.

Platelets always play a decisive role in an injury, both in stopping bleeding and in wound healing. This function is exploited and enhanced by ACP therapy in the tissue.

ACP in the application

A small amount of blood (15 ml) is taken from the arm vein using a specially developed double syringe. The blood is then separated by centrifugation. This separates the part of the blood that contains the body's own regenerative, arthrosis and anti-inflammatory components. This part of the blood is then separated using the double syringe. Now the active components of the blood are ready for injection into the affected area. The injected platelets now begin to release growth factors in the affected area, which support the healing and regeneration processes. The double-chamber system enables both a sterile blood collection and subsequent sterile injection of the growth factors and thus offers protection against infections.

ACP for muscle injuries

ACP therapy Berlin

ACP for arthrosis
(damage to the articular cartilage)

Ageing processes, genetic predisposition, but also one-sided stress or accidents can lead to wear and tear of the joint cartilage. This wear is called arthrosis and any joint can be affected. In the early stages of arthrosis, there are symptoms such as unpleasant pulling in the joint, stiffness in the morning or even pain when starting to work. As the disease progresses, the pain becomes stronger and daily activities must be restricted. As a result, the quality of life naturally also decreases.

Autolog Conditioned plasma Plasma

ACP for injuries to muscles, tendons and ligament

A frequent cause of injuries to the musculoskeletal system is biomechanical overloading or incorrect loading. The musculature reacts with strains or fibre tears. In the case of tendons, inflammation, persistent irritation or even tearing can occur. A torn ligament is not uncommon. We have also made the experience with sports injuries that ACP therapy can be used to support other therapies and contribute to an accelerated healing process.

ACP bei Arthrose

Fields of application for sports injuries

  • Fresh muscle injury
  • Chronic tendonitis
  • (e.g. tennis elbow, Achilles tendon, patella tendon)
  • Torn ligament (e.g. outer ligament of the ankle joint)

Should you have any further questions or want to make an appointment: Call us at 030 - 44 35 193 0, or send an email.