Orthokine is an experimental medical procedure in which the patient's own blood is extracted, manipulated, and then reintroduced into the body as an anti-inflammatory drug to reduce chronic pain and osteoarthritis. It is known in the United States as Regenokine .
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Treatment
This process removes about 2 US fluid ounces (59 ml) of blood from the patient's arm, which is then incubated at a slightly elevated temperature. The liquid is then placed in a centrifuge until the constituent parts are separated. The middle layer of yellowish is solid with agents believed to stop the arthritis agent known as interleukin-1, which causes joint degeneration and cartilage splitting. The serum was injected into the affected patient area. This procedure reduces joint pain and discomfort. Treatment usually lasts for five days, with six serum injections to the affected area. It is normal for patients to receive annual injections to relieve joint discomfort.
Orthokine is a patented method developed by molecular biologists Dr. Julio Reinecke and Dr. Peter Wehling, a spinal surgeon at DÃÆ'¼sseldorf, Germany. A two-year study of knee osteoarthritis, published in the medical journal Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, confirms the safety and effectiveness of therapy. Orthokine is less invasive than most, if not all, other forms of knee surgery are available. It focuses on treating inflammation as opposed to mechanical problems in the joints. Orthokine was first approved for widespread use in Germany in 2003. Most patients have reported positive results. Orthokine differs from the same procedure as platelet-rich plasma (PRP), in which platelets are targeted as a substitute for interleukin antagonists. Platelets are thought to speed up the healing process. Also, PRP does not require blood to be heated like the Orthokine does. Heating increases anti-inflammatory protein by 100 times.
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History
As of August 2012, approximately 60,000 patients worldwide have received treatment. America has traveled to Germany for treatment, which has not yet been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Two offices, one in New York and one in Los Angeles, are licensed to provide similar treatment, but they can not advertise due to lack of FDA approval. Dr Freddie Fu, an orthopedic professor of surgery at the University of Pittsburgh, said more high-quality independent tests that prove the effectiveness of procedures are needed before the FDA approves. Wehling says the procedure has a 75% success rate and follows all the rules set by the World Anti-Doping Agency. National Basketball Association star Kobe Bryant, who traveled to Germany to undergo the procedure by Wehling, is one of the famous cases based on his recovery from his previously poor knee. Some basketball fans refer to the procedure as "Kobe Procedure".
This procedure costs EUR6,000 (approximately $ 7,400) as of July 2012. Treatment is not covered by health insurance. Dr. Chris Renna, a Los Angeles-based preventive treatment specialist who has been referring American patients to Wehling since 2003, says that "because of cost and status, care is for 1 and 2 percent of our society."
People who have received care
- D. J. Alexander, an NFL linebacker
- Gilbert Arenas, former NBA guard
- Avril Cliff, end of defensive NFL
- Michael Bennett, end of defensive NFL
- Lindsey Berg, volleyball player
- And Bilzerian, Professional Poker Players
- Andrew Bogut, the NBA center
- Kobe Bryant, NBA guard
- Andrew Bynum, the NBA center
- Gosder Cherilus, NFL offensive tackle
- Adam Cooney, an Australian rules football player
- The couple Fred, the golfer
- Ari Emanuel, a talent agency
- Cody Garbrandt, UFC professional boxer
- Brent Guerra, an Australian rules football player
- Grant Hill, retired NBA guard
- Andre Iguodala, NBA attacker
- Luke Joeckel, offensive lineman NFL
- Jeff Kwatinetz, president of the entertainment production company
- Tyler Lockett, wide NFL receiver
- Tracy McGrady, NBA/advanced goalkeeper
- Willie Nelson, professional singer, songwriter, and actor
- Greg Oden, the NBA center
- Jermaine O'Neal, NBA forward/center
- Pope John Paul II, former Pope
- Sidney Rice, wide NFL receiver
- Nick Riewoldt, an Australian rules football player
- Alex Rodriguez, MLB baseman/third shortstop
- Joe Rogan, professional actor, comedian and UFC commentator
- Brandon Roy, retired NBA guard
- Bas Rutten, a retired professional fighter, color commentator and actor
- Ryan Sheckler, pro skateboarder
- Short Wes, Jr., golfers
- Vijay Singh, golfer
- Brian Urlacher, a former NFL linebacker
- Dana White, UFC President
- Michael Wilhoite, an NFL linebacker
- Jesse Williams, NFL defensive tackle
- K. J. Wright, an NFL linebacker
- Sam Bradford, the NFL quarterback
See also
- Biological medical products
References
Further reading
- Wehling, Dr. Peter; Renna, Dr. Chris (2011). The End of Pain . Amazon.de.
External links
- Orthokine.com
- Regenokine.net
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