Steel knees for summer: how orthobiology can stop osteoarthritis and get you moving again

As summer approaches and sports return, orthobiology offers a non-surgical answer to knee pain.

Osteoarthritis and summer: a dangerous combination

Over 4 million Italians suffer from osteoarthritis, especially in the knees. And with warmer weather, the desire to move returns—but pain can stop you in your tracks. Luckily, surgery isn’t the only option anymore.

Orthobiology: the conservative approach with modern results

Orthobiology offers non-invasive methods to treat mild to moderate osteoarthritis, including:

• Hyaluronic acid injections;
• Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP);
• Stem cells from abdominal fat.

“These are effective for up to 12 months and can delay or avoid full prosthetic surgery,” explains Prof. Randelli, President of SIOT.

Five golden rules for younger knees

1. Proper muscle training with low-impact sports (swimming, cycling);
2. Maintain a healthy weight – every kilo lost = 4 kg less on your knee;
3. Balanced diet and supplements (collagen, glucosamine);
4. Hyaluronic acid injections, especially for endurance athletes;
5. Orthobiologic therapies under specialist supervision.

What to expect

These techniques aim to reduce pain, limit disease progression, and stimulate cartilage repair—all while being minimally invasive.

Final thoughts

A healthy knee doesn’t need a scalpel. With orthobiology, you can enjoy summer movement without pain.