Treatment for Arthritis in Knees
A non-invasive, naturally regenerative treatment for arthritis in knees without surgery.
A non-invasive, naturally regenerative treatment for arthritis in knees without surgery.
We have 60 Years of Combined Experience & Over 30,000 Procedures Performed
Arthritis is an inflammation of any of the joints in your body, resulting in swelling, pain and mobility issues. Osteoarthritis, specifically in the knee, is typically the condition most synonymous with arthritis and can cause some of the most severe pain. The inflammation may only be in the knees, but the pain can be felt all across the body in the lower, hands, wrists and even the neck.
Arthritis in the knee is typically caused by ‘wear and tear’ of the knee joint over a long period of time, where the tissue cartilage surrounding the knee bone can no longer protect it.
Strenuous activity for an extended time is the leading cause of arthritis in knees. Immobility and sharp pain in the joints are universal indicators of arthritis, but it is also known to swell or enlarge the joints and make them crack more than usual. The pain and stiffness may vary depending on severity, but physical swelling and bone spurs makes it arguably easier to self-diagnose.
Arthritis in the knees, in most cases, can have both surgical and non-surgical treatments: Non-surgical treatments would typically involve anti-inflammatory medications, applying ice and heat to the joints, lifestyle changes (sometimes abandoning activities all together) or having to wear knee sleeves and braces.
Surgical treatments could range anywhere from relatively-simple cartilige repairs to full on knee replacement operations, all of which are invasive and can be extremely expensive. Regenerative therapies like PRP and Stem Cell treaments are not only an inexpensive treatment (by comparison), but they are more effective, permament and work much faster in recovery than virtually all available treatments.
Due to their natural ability to transform into any other type of cell, stem cells can be taken not only from your own body, but from a different person (likely, the umbilical cord), and transplanted into your problem area. The cells will adapt and take on a different “form” as if they were there since the beginning.
Stem cells can be concentrated and activated. While many types of stem cells are a good starting point for practical use, it is the concentration and activation of the cells that has truly made it an effective therapy. Certified practitioners are able to tweak these cells to address exactly the problem you are facing.
How Does It Work?
Platelet Rich Plasma is astoundingly simple in concept; your doctor or medical technician inject a laboratory made concentration that is created from your own blood. That is right, your own blood. Essentially, PRP is a specialized healing plasma.
The benefits of Platelet Rich Plasma will have you feeling completely revitalized, as it is your own natural plasma, which has had the most platelet-dense part of your blood, added back into it. The result is a highly-charged infusion of plasma with a particularly high content of platelets.
How Does It Work?
There are a number of indicators that will determine if you have arthritis in the knees, so the doctors may perform a series of tests for things like: Problems walking, joint redness and swelling, grating (crepitus) upon movement and injuries to your knee mucles and ligaments, among other diagnostics.
In preparation for your treatment, your physician will identify your injury(ies) and curate an entirely specialized procedure for your exact condition and its severity. Also, it is wise to discontinue blood thinners and anti-inflammatory medications to prevent potential reactions, as they will no longer be needed as your platelets will (painlessly and quickly) repair the problem areas in your body without them.
Just as fast as an advanced stem cell treatment, you can expect to return to your favorite physical activities in as little as 4 weeks. Generally, this is two weeks of rest or minimal exertion followed by two weeks of physical therapy.
“I am pain-free. I could resume activities that I wasn’t
able to do for a while and I never dreamed I could get to that level
again.” – Julie Ingleston
“My injections were done about 3 years ago and I found no reversal of the improvement, the pain continues to be gone.” – Bob Kendzior
“Running 40 miles on my 40th birthday after destroying my knee is a huge blessing for me.” – Brian Plaster
“Dr. Otten extended my career for about 4-5 year.” – Evan Dunham