What is Autologous Protein Solution (APS) injection?
Autologous Protein Solution (APS) injection is a non-surgical treatment method for osteoarthritis in the knee, hip, elbow, or shoulder, designed to slow the progression of cartilage degradation and joint destruction. It is a protein injection harvested from the patient’s blood.
Osteoarthritis is a debilitating condition that can affect your basic quality of life, daily function, and personal happiness, and is characterised by an increased number of catabolic, pro-inflammatory cytokines in the joint. When they are not balanced by anti-inflammatory cytokines, the catabolic cytokines contribute to cartilage breakdown. As cartilage degrades, the joint becomes increasingly arthritic and symptoms (generally pain, stiffness, and swelling) increase.
Autologous Protein Solution (APS) injections work by targeting the cytokine imbalance with a concentration of anti-inflammatory cytokines and anabolic growth factors. This concentration is injected directly at the site of the joint injury and spurs regenerative healing.
Why do you need Autologous Protein Solution (APS) injection?
For patients who suffer from mild to moderate osteoarthritis and prefer non-surgical treatment methods, Autologous Protein Solution (APS) injections are a good alternative. While the treatment does not cure osteoarthritis, it can help to manage the symptoms by reducing pain and increasing mobility and comfort.
What can you expect when undergoing Autologous Protein Solution (APS) injection?
During Autologous Protein Solution (APS) Injection
Autologous Protein Solution (APS) processes your blood to concentrate white blood cells, platelets and plasma proteins into a small volume of plasma. During the treatment, a small sample of your blood is taken and put in a centrifugal device twice to separate out the “good” proteins. These are then injected into the affected joint.
After Autologous Protein Solution (APS) Injection
You will normally start to feel a reduction in pain after a week and the treatment can remain effective for 2-3 years.
Why choose Novena Surgery for Autologous Protein Solution (APS) injection?
Doctors who choose to perform Autologous Protein Solution (APS) injections at Novena Surgery will perform the procedure in one of four modular operating theaters with cable-less pendant systems, allowing doctors to operate free of stray wiring obstruction.
Post-procedure, patients can choose to recover in one of Novena Surgery’s comfortable private suites, or in our 12-bed recovery unit under the care of well-trained nursing staff.
Waiting times are also shortened as patients need only turn up half-an-hour before their surgery, and be checked into the ward within 10 minutes of arrival.
Patients’ companions have the option of patronising Velocity, Square and Square 2 shopping malls that are seamlessly integrated with Novena Medical Centre, the building housing Novena Surgery.
I want to undergo Autologous Protein Solution (APS) injection in Novena Surgery but I do not have a specialist doctor in mind yet.
This list consists of specialists who commonly perform Autologous Protein Solution (APS) injections at Novena Surgery – contact us at +65-6254 9331 or admin@novenasurgery.com.sg and we will help you book a consultation appointment with a specialist doctor from the list.
| Name of Specialist Clinic | Name of Specialist Doctor | Specialist Clinic Address | Specialist Clinic Opening Hours |
| Hip & Knee Orthopaedics | Dr Tan Sok Chuen | Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre, 38 Irrawaddy Road, #09-38, RM 2, Singapore 329563 | Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm Saturday: 9:00am to 1:00pm Sun & Public Holiday: Closed |