Stem Cell Therapy for Knee Pain

Comprehensive care for knee pain and knee injuries using state-of-the-art stem cell therapy

Dr. Charles Lee of the Regenesis Stem Cell Center provides comprehensive therapy for knee pain and injuries using state-of-the-art bone marrow stem cell therapy. Our therapy has successfully provided relief for patients with severe knee pain from osteoarthritis or other arthritis and patients with residual knee pain from unsuccessful orthopedic knee surgery. We have also provided relief for patients with acute knee injuries such as a torn meniscus or ligaments and tendons. Our patients pursue cellular therapy with Regenesis Stem Cell Center because they want an effective therapy that will help them heal without traditional surgery's potential complications and downtime.

Types of Knee Pain or Injuries Treated with Your Bone Marrow Cellular Therapy at Regenesis

Dr. Lee regularly provides stem cell therapy for the following types of knee pain and injuries:

• Osteoarthritis
• Other Arthritis
• Meniscus Tears
• Bakers (Popliteal) Cyst
• Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tears
• Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tears
• Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Tears
• Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Tears
• Patella and Patella Tendon Injuries and Chronic Inflammation
• Bone-on-bone Wear and Tear
• Antero-lateral Ligament Injuries
• Pes Anserine Insertion Tears and Inflammation
• Popliteus Tendon injuries
• Hamstring Injuries or Inflammation
• Other Tendon Injuries

Stem Cell Therapy Knee Repair vs. Knee Surgery?

If you have regular knee pain from bone-on-bone arthritis, osteoarthritis, a knee injury, or previous orthopedic knee surgery, you should consider stem cell therapy, especially if you have an active, demanding lifestyle or want to avoid surgery. The risks, pain, and inconvenience of a more invasive procedure may raise concerns for you about the complications of anesthesia, given your age, or the physical impact of the surgical procedure itself. If you want a safe, effective option for reducing knee pain and improving mobility without surgery, you should consult Dr. Lee about stem cell therapy.

The Advantages of Stem Cell Therapy for Knee Pain

Stem cell therapy uses the body’s natural healing process, called regeneration, which is much less invasive than traditional orthopedic surgery. It doesn't require anesthesia, has no downtime, and has a much quicker recovery time. Most importantly, stem cell therapy is effective. In a study published in the International Journal of Cell Biology, pain, and mobility scores improved more after two years for patients with stem cell therapy than patients with total knee replacements. We have had spectacular success in decreasing the symptoms of osteoarthritis, other arthritis's, and knee injuries, often dramatically improving mobility and decreasing pain.

What to Expect from Stem Cell Therapy for Knee Pain at Regenesis

Dr. Lee will conveniently perform your stem cell therapy at the Regenesis Stem Cell Center in Huntsville, Alabama. There is no need to go to a hospital. Since knee joints are complex systems, your knee's precise diagnosis is essential. Before proceeding with your stem cell therapy, Dr. Lee will review your medical history, conduct a thorough medical examination, review or order advanced imagery and perform an ultrasound to identify the knee’s damaged areas. Only then will we develop your plan for therapy.

If you choose stem cell therapy as part of your plan, when you come to Regenesis for your procedure, the first step will be to prepare your own stem cells and platelet-rich plasma. Your first stem cells are formed at conception and give rise to all the cells in the body. For stem cell therapy, where the goal is repair and regeneration, we use your own cells. One of your stem cells is a specific type of cell known as a mesenchymal stem cell (MSC). MSC’s can divide into various essential cells, including cartilage, ligaments, tendons, bone, muscle, and fat. Robust reservoirs for these cells are in your own bone marrow. We use the entire entourage of cells from your marrow. In addition to stem cells, our stem cell therapy includes using platelet-rich plasma concentrated in your blood. These platelets release abundant growth factors to stimulate healing in injuries of tendons, ligaments, muscles, and joints and recruit stem cells to become active in the area. Several clinical studies have proven that even stand-alone platelet-rich plasma injections will improve function and mobility in the knee as well as decrease pain.

On the day of the stem cell therapy procedure, Dr. Lee will carefully remove the bone marrow that contains your stem cells using oral or IV sedation and a local anesthetic. The stem cells are then processed in our lab and removed from the collected sample while you wait in the comfort of our clinic. The processing takes about two hours. Next, after you are given additional sedation and the entire joint is numbed, Dr. Lee will use real-time fluoroscopy and ultrasound to precisely inject your own concentrated live stem cells, and platelet-rich plasma into your knee in exact locations like the joint, bone, cartilage, ligaments, muscle, or soft tissue. The stem cell therapy injections take about 20 to 40 minutes to complete. The live stem cells and platelet-rich plasma initiate a process where the body's natural healing and regenerative capacity is supercharged. You can expect to leave the clinic with the same mobility as when you arrived. While it takes about three to six months for the injured tissue to fully repair, pain relief may begin much sooner.

Begin Your Stem Cell Therapy for Knee Pain

If you have knee pain from osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis, residual pain from unsuccessful orthopedic knee surgery, or an acute knee injury such as a torn meniscus or torn ligaments or tendons, stem cell therapy could help you improve your mobility, decrease your pain, avoid surgery, or improve your outcome after surgery. Contact Regenesis Stem Cell Center today for a stem cell consultation. Please reach us through our contact form or call us at (256) 715-8193.