Autologous Protein Solution (APS) is used in the management of knee osteoarthritis in selected patients.
Move Without Ongoing Knee Pain.
Improve comfort and return to daily movement with a doctor-guided APS approach.
Your care begins with a doctor’s assessment.
✔ Doctor-led evaluation
✔ Uses your body’s own biological components
✔ Personalised treatment planning
What You Can Get Back
- Move more comfortably through daily activities
- Reduce persistent knee discomfort
- Walk, climb stairs, and exercise with greater ease
- Maintain an active and independent lifestyle
Consult with our doctor to assess suitability.
Are You Experiencing Ongoing Knee Discomfort?
- Stiffness in the morning or after rest
- Pain during walking, stairs, or longer activity
- Reduced movement or flexibility
- Symptoms despite physiotherapy or strengthening
- Difficulty staying active
These symptoms are commonly associated with knee osteoarthritis.
A proper diagnosis is important before treatment.
Treatment Overview
Autologous Protein Solution (APS) is a biologic injection created from your own blood.
It is processed to concentrate anti-inflammatory proteins and growth factors, then injected into the knee joint.
APS is used in the management of:
- Mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis
- Persistent knee pain affecting function
It is typically considered when symptoms continue despite conservative care.
Trusted Medical Expertise
At Frances Medical & Aesthetic Clinic, treatment is guided by careful medical assessment.
- Doctor-led diagnosis and treatment planning
- Individualised approach based on knee condition
- Consideration of activity goals and lifestyle
- Evidence-informed treatment selection
Treatment is recommended based on your diagnosis, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Assessment guided by our doctor.
How the Treatment Works
- A small sample of your blood is collected
- The sample is processed to concentrate key proteins
- The solution is injected into the knee joint
APS is designed to:
- Reduce inflammatory signals within the joint
- Support a more balanced joint environment
- Improve function over time
Personalised care guided by medical expertise.
Treatment Approach
APS is typically delivered as part of a structured plan:
- Single targeted knee injection
- Guided recovery and activity modification
- Follow-up based on response and progress
What This Treatment May Help Support
APS is designed to support:
- Improved knee comfort
- Better movement and joint function
- Reduced activity-related pain
- A more stable joint environment over time
Response varies between individuals.
Individual suitability will be assessed by our doctor.
What to Expect
Consultation
- Diagnosis confirmation and suitability assessment
Procedure
- Single-session treatment
- Blood collection, processing, and injection
Comfort
- Local anaesthesia may be used
- Mild discomfort or pressure may occur
Recovery & Aftercare
- Reduce activity for a short period after treatment
- Gradual return to movement as guided
- Progressive improvement over time
Safety & Suitability
APS uses your own blood and is generally well tolerated.
Common temporary effects:
- Mild swelling or soreness
- Bruising at the injection site
- Temporary stiffness
Not all individuals are suitable.
A doctor’s assessment is required.
If symptoms are ongoing or affecting daily function, a medical assessment can help guide appropriate care.
Consult with our doctor to assess suitability.