Stem Cell Therapy Injections in the Knee – New Jersey …

Published on October 31, 2013.

More research is appearing discussing the use of Stem Cell Injections for Knee Osteoarthritis

Stem Cell Injectionsare part of our treatment plan for joint injuries and chronic pain. We have specialized, since 1999, in the non-surgical treatment of joint injuries, using techniques such as prolotherapy, platelet rich plasma therapy, and stem cell therapy to regenerate joint tissue. We have performed tens of thousands of procedures. This experience allows us to take a dual approach to joint injury with the use of stem cells and PRP to treat within the joint, and the use of prolotherapy to strengthen and regenerate the supporting structure of the joint. A holistic view of orthopaedics is also followed in several ways, as we look not only at the injured joint, but at where the problem originates, whether that is with a tilt in the pelvis, abnormal gait (walking cycle), spinal misalignment or, for example, with acquired weakness in the foot leading to excessive pronation and a drop in the arch.

Furthermore, the whole person is treated at the Magaziner Center, where a full discussion of diet, exercise, lifestyle, and supplementation is reviewed. We employ medical weight management programs if necessary to help take pressure off the joint. We believe a comprehensive and cohesive approach to joint injury will yield the greatest results and help to prevent surgery.

Writing in the medical journal Arthroscopy, researchers documented improvement with Mesenchymal Stem Cell Injections in patients with knee osteoarthritis. They noted significant reduction in pain, significant improvement in function, and MRI documented cartilage growth. (1)

Stem Cell Therapy Injections in the Knee

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a progressive disorder of the joints caused by gradual loss of articular cartilage, which naturally possesses a limited regenerative capacity. In the present study, the potential of intra-articular injection of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) has been evaluated in six osteoarthritic patients.During a one-year follow-up period comparison of magnetic resonance images (MRI) at baseline and six months post-stem cell injection displayed an increase in cartilage thickness, extension of the repair tissue over the subchondral bone and a considerable decrease in the size of edematous subchondral patches in three out of six patients. (2)

While the term stem cell treatment often sparks thoughts of political debate and controversy, it shouldnt in this case, as the treatment we offer refers to the use of an adult patients own stem cells. These stem cells, called mesenchymal stem cells, are those responsible for rebuilding and regenerating the body. We derive these cells from a patients own tissue and then inject them in a concentrated form in an area of injury or chronic degeneration where they help the damaged ligament, joint or tendon, regenerate and heal permanently. We follow strict FDA guidelines in the use of stem cells, and at no time do we manipulate, expand or grow stem cells in culture.

Because the cells come from the patient, there is no risk of rejection.

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