Regenerative Treatments for Knee Injuries

Knee injuries can happen to anyone, any time. You may lose your footing on the field or slip and fall on a sidewalk. And conditions, such as arthritis, can develop in the knee simply as a result of age-related wear and tear.

Fortunately, regenerative medicine procedures, such as stem cell therapy and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy can be great alternatives to knee surgery, and help to heal knee injuries, relieve pain, and help you get back to the activities you love.

Stem cells accelerate the natural healing processes and repair an injury, using the natural ability of the body’s regenerating cells. This can work wonders on knee pain, helping the body heal itself.

Knee injuries regenerative procedures can treatthe following injuries and conditions.

Osteoarthritis (OA)

Arthritis involves wearing out of the cartilage cushioning the bones at the joints. It results in severe joint pain, stiffness, limitations to mobility, and more. Unfortunately, this is a common condition that affects people as they grow older.

While there is no perfect answer to reverse arthritis, regenerative medicine is holds great potential in relieving pain, and improving the range of motionand function. Treatments,such as stem cell therapy and PRP, can help arthritis patients reclaim their lives.

Meniscal Tears

The meniscus is a cartilaginous disc thatacts as a cushion in the knee joint space between your thigh bone and the lower leg bone. This cartilage may tear because of sudden, unnatural twisting motion of the leg, or simple wear and tear. A Meniscal tear can causepersistent pain, joint instability, limited range of motion, and reduced function.

Meniscal tears are usually treated with a partial meniscectomy using arthroscopic surgery to trim the loose parts of the tear. This can lead to less cartilage and less shock absorption in the joint. In fact, there is increased stress inside the knee and on the outside of the knee after this surgery. This results in much higher risk of developing osteoarthritis and the need for total knee replacement.

A stem cell procedure can help you save the meniscus, reducing the likelihood of the need for the progression of osteoarthritis and the need for a total knee replacement.

Patellofemoral Syndrome

Also known as Jumper’s knee, Patellofemoral Syndrome pain is caused due to the wearing out of the cartilage behind the knee cap from –

• a sudden increased intensity or frequency of workouts
• misaligned or weak muscles over time
• age-related wear and tear

Stem cell therapy can help you find pain relief in a non-invasive manner, allowing your body to heal naturally.

MCL and ACL Tears

The MCL and ACL are knee ligaments that hold the bones together and provide stability to the knee. Tears in these two ligaments are common injuries, especially in athletes and active individuals.

Stem cell procedures can help repair partial ACL tears and most MCL tears – even more severe ones. These treatments can also help accelerate recovery, even after surgery has been performed.

Patellar or Quadriceps Tendinitis

Tendinitis refers to the irritation in a tendon, causing inflammation and dull pain. This may be caused by repetitive movements or overuse. If the pain persists, orthobiologics can help in speeding up healing and recovery so that you can function normally again.

While invasive surgery may be necessary for severe knee injuries, many knee injuries and conditions can be successfully treated with regenerative medicine treatment options.

To know more about stem cell treatment or therapy inNorcross, Georgia, call one of leading pain management clinics, Atlanta Innovative Medicine at 770-416-9995.

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