Can stem cell therapy help hip pain?

The hip is a deep, heavily loaded joint, and hip pain can trace back to the joint itself, the surrounding tendons, or the lower back. Understanding the source is the first step.

Cell-based therapy for hip osteoarthritis is being studied, with early research showing promise for some patients. The evidence base is smaller than for the knee, and results vary.

Cells are collected from your own body, prepared in the clinic, and delivered to the hip with a guided injection. Imaging is often used to place the cells precisely.

Because the hip is complex, a careful evaluation, often with imaging, comes before any injection. A consultation at Aloha Stem Cell includes an honest read on whether regenerative therapy may help your hip.