Can stem cell therapy help knee osteoarthritis?

Cell-based therapies are being studied around the world for knee osteoarthritis, and early and mid-stage research has been encouraging for some patients. The science is still maturing, and no one can promise an outcome.

Patients with mild to moderate cartilage wear who have not responded to conservative care are often the most discussed candidates. Advanced joint damage may be better served by other options.

Cells are collected from your own bone marrow or fat tissue, prepared in the clinic, and injected into the knee with a guided injection. The area is numbed first, and the visit takes about an hour.

A consultation at Aloha Stem Cell includes a review of your history and imaging and a candid assessment of whether stem cell therapy may help your knee, or whether something else serves you better.