Knee Pain Stem Cell Therapy
The human body has a natural supply of stem cells that can renew themselves and turn into other cells. They leap into action to help heal and repair damaged tissues as it occurs. Our body’s supply of stem cells declines as we age, making it harder fully repair injured or damaged tissues. Stem Cell Therapy help enhance potency of our stem cells by aspirating or extracting stem cells from specific area with high volume of stem cells, then concentrating and purifying the cells and re-injecting them into the knee to trigger the body’s natural healing and regenerative mechanism.
Stem Cell Therapy will trigger the repair of osteoarthritic cartilage in the knee and it will receive the debilitating symptoms, such as pain stiffness, disability or immobility to do physical activities. Clinical trials have provided supporting evidence of the effectiveness of Stem Cell Therapy for the treatment of wide range of knee conditions, such as osteoarthritis.
Benefits of Stem Cell Therapy
The biggest advantage Stem Cell Therapy injection is it is non-surgical, all-natural and offers quicker and easier recovery with no downtime. Stem Cell Therapy is done on an out-patient basis and patients are usually up and about within 24 hours. Some patients are advised to wear brace for a few weeks until healing is complete. There are patients who are able to do minor physical activities within a week after therapy.
- Non-surgical, so no complications associated with surgery
- All natural and comes from patient’s own body, so there is no risk of rejection
- Stem cells don’t contain steroids and relies on naturally-occurring anti-inflammatory agents, such as cytokines.
- Stem cells contain growth factors, which stimulate tissue growth.
- Eliminates use of pain medications
- Quicker recovery with no downtime
- Restores ability to do physical activities
- Improves quality of life
Causes of Knee Pain
Knee Pain can be caused by various injuries and degenerative conditions, such as osteoarthritis of the knee joint.
- Osteoarthritis
- Sports injuries
- Previous knee surgeries
- Meniscus tears
- ACL Tears
Surgical Option for Treating Knee Pain
For severe cases, such as complete muscle or ligament tears, surgical intervention may be necessary. While we’ve seen great results with Stem Cell Therapy, it cannot fix everything. Dr. Todd Peters, a highly-experienced board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon in Irvine and Newport Beach, specializes in minimally invasive orthopedic surgery. He has helped patients recover from knee pain, allowing them to enjoy again the things they love to do with reduced or no pain. The surgical options for patients with painful knee conditions include arthroscopic knee surgery and full knee joint replacement. However, recent researches show that surgical options are not completely effective and involves months of physical rehabilitation to regain function, mobility and strength. Some studies also suggest that surgical intervention may accelerate degeneration of knee joint, which can lead to osteoarthritis.
Stem Cell Therapy for Knee Pain
Stem Cell Therapy will trigger the repair of osteoarthritic cartilage in the knee and it will receive the debilitating symptoms, such as pain stiffness, disability or immobility to do physical activities. Clinical trials have provided supporting evidence of the effectiveness of Stem Cell Therapy for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis.
Choose a Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon for Stem Cell Therapy
Dr. Todd Peters is a highly-trained and experienced orthopedic surgeon. He has expertise in joint and muscle functions, as well as diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions.
For proper treatment and optimal results, accurate diagnosis is important. Dr. Peters offers both minimally invasive surgical procedures and non-surgical treatments for arthritis and tendon tears. He has an extensive experience in using minimally invasive surgical techniques and joint preservation, as well as to stem cell therapy, with successful outcomes.
Is Stem Cell Therapy Right for You?
If you are suffering from chronic knee pain due to injury or degenerative condition, such as osteoarthritis, you may be a good candidate for Stem Cell Therapy. Please fill out the form below and submit. We will reply as soon as possible with additional information and next steps to evaluate if Stem Cell Therapy is right for you. You may also contact Dr. Peters’ office at (949) 383-4182 to find out more about Stem Cell Therapy in Irvine, Newport Beach and Orange County.