Arthritis
Regenerative therapy may help support joint health and healing for osteoarthritis and degenerative joint conditions.
Understanding Arthritis
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting over 32 million Americans. It occurs when the protective cartilage that cushions the ends of bones wears down over time, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility.
While often called "wear and tear" arthritis, osteoarthritis is actually a complex condition involving the entire joint—including cartilage, bone, ligaments, and the surrounding tissues.
Traditional treatments often focus on symptom management, but regenerative therapy aims to support the body's own healing mechanisms.
Common Symptoms
- Joint pain that worsens with activity
- Morning stiffness lasting 30+ minutes
- Swelling around affected joints
- Reduced range of motion
- Grinding or crepitus sensation
- Progressive loss of function
Common Causes
Arthritis can stem from various conditions affecting the joint, tendons, or surrounding soft tissues.
Knee Osteoarthritis
The most common form of knee arthritis, affecting millions. Cartilage breakdown leads to pain, swelling, and reduced mobility.
Hip Osteoarthritis
Degenerative changes in the hip joint affecting walking, sitting, and daily activities. Often progressive without intervention.
Shoulder Arthritis
Cartilage loss in the shoulder joint causing pain, stiffness, and difficulty with arm movements and overhead activities.
Spinal Arthritis
Facet joint degeneration in the spine causing localized back pain, stiffness, and potentially nerve compression.
Regenerative Therapy for Arthritis
Regenerative joint injections deliver mesenchymal stem cells directly into the arthritic joint. The goal is to support the body's natural healing processes in an environment where cartilage has been damaged.
It's important to understand that regenerative therapy does not regrow cartilage or reverse arthritis. However, it may help modulate inflammation and support joint function in appropriate candidates.
The best outcomes are typically seen in patients with mild to moderate arthritis. Severely advanced arthritis may require surgical intervention.
These treatments have not been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Individual results may vary and are not guaranteed.
Our Treatment Approach
- 01Comprehensive joint evaluation
- 02Assessment of arthritis severity
- 03Review of X-rays and MRI
- 04Discussion of realistic expectations
- 05Image-guided joint injection
- 06Progress monitoring check-ins
