The Joint Pain Epidemic
Osteoarthritis affects over 30 million Americans. Traditional treatments—pain medications, cortisone injections, physical therapy—manage symptoms but don't address underlying damage. Eventually, many patients face joint replacement surgery.
Stem cell therapy offers a different path: actually regenerating damaged tissue rather than just masking pain.
How Stem Cells Repair Joints
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) can differentiate into cartilage, bone, and other joint tissues. When injected into damaged joints, they:
• Reduce inflammation
• Stimulate cartilage regeneration
• Recruit other repair cells
• Release growth factors that promote healing
The goal is to rebuild what's been lost, not just provide temporary relief.
The Treatment Process
Most stem cell joint procedures are done in a single day. Cells can be harvested from your own body (bone marrow or adipose tissue) or come from ethically-sourced donor tissue. After processing, cells are injected into the affected joint under image guidance.
Recovery is minimal—most patients return to normal activities within days, though full results develop over 3-6 months as regeneration occurs.
Results and Expectations
Clinical studies show significant pain reduction and improved function in most patients. Results vary based on the severity of damage, overall health, and which joint is treated. Some patients avoid surgery entirely; others delay it by years.
We use detailed imaging and assessments to help predict outcomes and set realistic expectations.