Autologous conditioned serum
Autologous Conditioned Serum (pronunciation: aw-tol-uh-guhs kuh n-dish-uhnd seer-uhm) is a medical treatment used primarily in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. It is a type of Biologic Therapy that uses the patient's own blood to promote healing and reduce inflammation.
Etymology
The term Autologous Conditioned Serum is derived from three words. Autologous (from the Greek autos, meaning "self") refers to the use of the patient's own blood. Conditioned refers to the process by which the blood is treated to increase the concentration of certain healing factors. Serum (from the Latin serum, meaning "whey") is the clear, yellowish part of blood that remains after clotting.
Procedure
The procedure for creating Autologous Conditioned Serum involves drawing blood from the patient and then incubating it at a controlled temperature. This process stimulates the white blood cells to produce Interleukin-1 Receptor Antagonist (IL-1Ra), a protein that helps to reduce inflammation and promote healing. The blood is then centrifuged to separate the serum, which is injected back into the patient at the site of injury.
Applications
Autologous Conditioned Serum is used to treat a variety of conditions, including Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, and Muscle Strains. It is also used in the treatment of sports injuries, as it can help to speed up recovery and reduce the risk of further injury.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Autologous conditioned serum
- Wikipedia's article - Autologous conditioned serum
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