Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis. It happens when the cartilage that lines your joints is worn down or damaged and your bones rub together when you use that joint. A healthcare provider will help you find a combination of treatments to manage your symptoms.

Usually, the ends of bones in your joints are capped in a layer of tough, smooth cartilage. Cartilage is like a two-in-one shock absorber and lubricant — it helps the bones in your joints move past each other smoothly and safely. If you have osteoarthritis, the cartilage in your affected joints wears away over time. Eventually, your bones rub against each other when you move your joints.

Osteoarthritis can affect any of your joints, but most commonly develops in your:

• Hands
• Knees
• Hips
• Neck (cervical spine)
• Lower back (lumbar spine)

Symptoms

The most common symptoms of osteoarthritis include:

• Pain in a joint (especially when you're moving it)
• Stiffness
• Swelling near a joint
• A decreased range of motion (how far you can move a joint)
• Feeling like a joint isn't as strong or stable as it usually is
• A joint looking noticeably different than it used to (joint deformity)

Power of Stem Cells for OA

Stem cells play a pivotal role in rejuvenating tissues that have limited regenerative potential, particularly cartilage, which typically does not regenerate post-birth. The cartilage found within joints, known as articular cartilage, undergoes wear and tear over time and has a finite lifespan.

Fortunately, stem cells offer multiple benefits for OA. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), which govern the body's innate healing mechanisms, have successfully restored degenerated joint cartilage. This groundbreaking treatment eliminates the need for painful and invasive joint replacement surgeries while significantly reducing recovery periods.

MSCs possess potent anti-inflammatory properties and naturally migrate to sites of inflammation within the body. Here, they suppress the immune response, effectively reducing inflammation and mitigating pain in OA. Early-phase clinical trials have demonstrated a notable decrease in pain and enhanced cartilage protection following MSC administration.

Protocol

Direct injection of cord tissue-derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells into the affected area. This minimally invasive procedure takes approximately 45 minutes, with minimal downtime. Patients typically return home just two days following their scheduled appointment.

Our Goal: a Life with Less Pain and Greater Mobility

Our primary objective is to significantly diminish chronic low-grade inflammation throughout the body, with lasting effects expected to endure over time.

Stem cells intrinsically possess the remarkable ability to navigate to areas of damage and inflammation within the body. Extensive research confirms their role in orchestrating the repair and regeneration of deteriorated tissues while modulating the immune system, promoting improved overall health.