Degenerative Arthritis

Stem Cell Research

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arthritis - stem cell healing institute

Stem Cells for Degenerative Arthritis

Stem cells have been shown to be very effective in degenerative arthritis (osteoarthritis)  and sports injuries. Arthritis involves the breakdown of articular cartilage as the result of disease and/or damage similar to cartilage damage of sports injuries. Articular cartilage is found particularly in the joints of the body such as hips, knees, shoulders, spine, and pelvis. When the smooth gliding surfaces of the joint are no longer intact, arthritis occurs causing inflammation, pain, swelling and stiffness. More than 37 million Americans are affected by arthritis, a potentially debilitating conditions.

 

Conventional methods used to treat arthritis and sports injuries (involving damaged joints, tendons, and/or ligaments) include anti-inflammatories, physical therapy, analgesics, and common surgery.  Alternative methods are used as well and typically include glucosamine, chondroitin, hyaluronic acid, methysulfonylmethane (MSM) omega-3 fatty acids, and proven herbs such as turmeric. Stem cell therapy is increasingly being used for arthritis and sports injuries and is very effective in not only alleviating pain, but regenerating the damaged cartilage or tendon.  Many professional athletes are now turning to stem cell therapy to treat their injuries and see faster results and recovery.  Depending on the patient and their needs, we use a combination of  stem cell therapy combined with the growth factors in PRP, along with hyaluronic acid (if indicated) to treat their ailments.

"After stem cell injections into my left shoulder for a rotator cuff injury that I had had for years, the completely resolved after a few days. I am in the construction industry so this is priceless for me."
---Devinder Dhillon, Canada
"I am 84 and after the stem cell injection in my knee, the pain has reduced enough for me to resume activities I hadn't been able to perform for a long time. At my age, this is incredible."
---P.T., Guatemala
"After the application of my own cells, pain, stiffness, and creaking knees gave way. I stopped using drugs and gels for pain. Today I can without any problems and without pain walk up and down the stairs, I can bend my knees with ease. And what particularly pleased me - I can work in the garden again and take my favorite long walks. Thank you, Stem Cell Healing Institute."
---P.M., Ireland
"My left knee is doing very well and range of motion is increasing at a very fast rate. My right knee which I couldn't bend past 60 degrees is now at almost 90 and I feel I've grown and a couple of inches! Everyone comments on how straight I'm walking and how my posture has improved! My hips are feeling great ... Pain levels in my knees have gone from about 7/10 in both knees before treatment to 0 My oldest daughter actually told me last week that I am walking too fast! My family is not used to being able to walk at a normal speed with me, so it is something they are going to have to get used to! You've given me a new life! Thank you so much for your wonderful care that you have given me and continue to give me. We are so blessed to have you in our lives."
---Dianna Melrose, Canada
"I didn't think I was a candidate for stem cells having bone-on-bone osteoarthritis of the right knee. I was told the only option I had was knee replacement surgery. At my age [84 years old], I didn't want the risks of surgery. I am now completely pain-free and walking without a limp! I tell all my old haggard friends about SCHI...it's the best think I've ever done, aside from marrying my wife!"
---A.P., Guatemala
"I feel great. I am so much more mobile and love my new freedom! I went to the mall. We walked for miles. I came home and went up and down the stairs a few times. I feel 10 years younger. I am so very happy with the success we have had so far..."
---B.B., Guatemala
"I have had stem cell injections in my right hip and since the injections, my pain level has gone from 6-8 to 1 and continues at that level or less! I am doing things in the gym with my trainer that I was never able to do as well as going up and down stairs with no pain whatsoever! I continue to work to stay stretched and limber which has really helped in my healing."
---L.S., Canada
---L.S., Canada
"I had severe intractable neck pain around the C-5 vertebrae. I was taking 600 mg Gabapentin per day. At that dosage as long as I didn’t move my neck, there was little pain… but I had very restricted mobility. Here it is - 150 days later - and I am entirely Gabapentin-free, pain-free, and have a fabulous range of motion in my neck, which I often show off to the curious and the skeptical. Knees: greater mobility, and perhaps the best measure of the success of the knee injections is that I have not noticed any pain in my knees since the November treatment."
---Dr. Bob Abramms, USA
---Dr. Bob Abramms, USA