Hi there, I'm Kira Shepherd. When my kids were little, I spent a lot of time at the health care clinic. Children need an exam when they hurt themselves or run a high fever. Any other distressing symptoms are also best explored by a qualified physician. Thankfully, my local health care clinic always helped reassure me that the kids were healthy and developing well. I will share information about common diagnostic procedures and treatments performed at health care clinics. I will talk about alternatives, like going to the hospital or treating at home. My site will cover common symptoms and complications caused by a wide range of illness and injuries. Please visit my site often to learn more information. Thank you.
Under ordinary circumstances, cartilage, like teeth, will not grow back. This is why degenerative diseases like arthritis can be so devastating, because they cause permanent damage to joints that can only be repaired with something like an invasive knee replacement. Advancements and new discoveries in modern medicine have opened up other avenues when it comes to the treatment of knee pain. Stem cells can reverse damage that was previously believed to be irreversible. Here are three things to do if you're interested in this treatment:
1. Find a stem cell treatment clinic.
Stem cell treatment is relatively new, so not all doctors are well versed in it. If you've been diagnosed with arthritis, then you likely already see a rheumatologist to help you manage your condition. If your knee pain isn't getting better and you'd like to avoid more aggressive forms of treatment, ask for a referral to a doctor who specializes in stem cell treatment. Your doctor may refer you to a stem cell treatment clinic or to an individual practitioner who can help.
2. Determine if you're a good candidate for this treatment.
Once you find someone who can perform knee pain stem cell treatment, they will look over your medical records and perform their own exam. First and foremost, the purpose of this exam is to determine if you're a good candidate for stem cell therapy. People with less advanced forms of arthritis may not need stem cell therapy. Mild arthritis can often be kept at bay with disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs and steroids. If the specialist decides you are a good candidate for the treatment, they can provide you with more information about the process at this time.
3. Find out if you'll need a stem cell donor.
In most cases, you won't require a stem cell donor. Your doctor can make use of your body's own stem cells for your knee pain treatment. Stem cells can be found in your body's fat tissues and in your bone marrow. Bone marrow extraction is more painful, and this method is typically used only when you don't have adequate body fat to facilitate fat extraction. If your own stem cells are unusable for some reason, you may decide to use stem cells from a donor. Family members can sometimes volunteer to donate stem cells, since it's more likely your family's stem cells will be compatible with your biology.
Stem cell treatment for knee pain can give you lasting results. You may not need another round of treatment for several years. This is great news for anyone who has severe arthritis but would prefer not to have a knee replacement.
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