FAQs Orthokine

How long does with Orthokine-Therapy take?
What do I have to consider during the therapy?
Is it a good idea to undergo different types of treatment simultaneously?
When would I feel the effects of the Orthokine-Therapy?
Is it possible to repeat the Orthokine-Orthokine-Therapy?
When would it be better not to undergo Orthokine-Therapy?
How high are the risks of side-effects through the Orthokine-Therapy?
What type of side-effects may I expect from the Orthokine-Therapy?

How long does therapy with Orthokine take?
The duration of the therapy is dependent of the number of injections necessary for treatment. In general, 6-8 injections are recommended for joint treatment, and 3-6 injections are recommended for back treatment. The serum is applied once or twice a week.

What do I have to consider during Orthokine-Therapy?
On the day of the injection, it is recommended, that you avoid going swimming, using the sauna or performing strenuous work. On the day after the injection, you have no restrictions. You will be able to go on with every day life during the Orthokine-Therapy.

Is it a good idea to undergo different types of treatment simultaneously?
It is both possible and recommendable to combine the Orthokine-Therapy with other forms of therapy. Combining different forms of osteoarthritis treatment, such as medication, acupuncture and physical therapy is highly recommended.

When would I feel the effects of Orthokine-Therapy?
Most patients feel improvement after a period of 6 weeks. Some of the patients feel improvement during the therapy.

Is it possible to repeat the Orthokine-Therapy?
There are no problems whatsoever, concerning a new course of therapy with Orthokine. It is possible to undergo a further course of therapy with Orthokine after a period of 6 months.

When would it be better not to undergo Orthokine-Therapy?
We are dealing with the usual types of contraindications for articular installations: infections, skin disease, skin damage, within the area of the injection site. The Orthokine-Therapy should preferably be performed among patients in a good general health condition. Furthermore, standards for articular installations are mandatory.

How high are the risks of side-effects through the Orthokine-Therapy?
The number of side-effects is quite low. This has been proven by the clinical trials shown here, as well as years of experience and follow-up. The Bochum Spine Clinical Trial did not show a single side-effect. The Düsseldorf Knee Osteoarthritis Clinical Trial merely showed few side-effects, whereas we are only dealing with local signs of inflammation. Serious local or systemic side-effects can definitely be excluded.

What type of side-effects may I expect from the Orthokine-Therapy?
Due to the fact that we are dealing with an autologous substance, the Orthokine-Therapy is tolerated very well, as it excludes allergic reactions. Redness, swelling and joint inflammation in the worst case, are side-effects which may occur, through the injection itself.