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Stem Cell Therapy for Knee-Cartilage

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Cartilage is a connective tissue that forms a protective cushion at the ends of the bones that helps in the smooth functioning of the joint. Knee Cartilage is the joint surface covering the ends of the bones at the knee. The knee is the strongest joint in the human body and it plays an important role in supporting the body’s weight and movement of the knee joint. It is essential for sitting, standing, and walking. Damage in the cartilage is called Articular Cartilage Damage . This most commonly occurs in the knee. People with cartilage-damage experience joint pain, stiffness, inflammation, swelling, clicking or grinding sensation, or joint locking or joint giving way. Knee Cartilage damage can be detected by diagnostic tests like MRI or Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or Arthroscopy.  What is Stem-Cells?  Stem cells are also called Master-Cells. These are specialized cells that can develop into different cell types in the body. Stem cells have the potential to repair, regenerate, and

What is Avascular Necrosis? What Treatment options are available?

FACT: People aged between 30-50 are at higher risk of AVN. Avascular necrosis (AVN) is a joint disease that produces discomfort and stiffness, resulting in reduced joint mobility. Our bones are made up of blood vessels, which are necessary for bone health because they transport nutrients and oxygen. Avascular necrosis is the death of bone caused by a lack of these vessels. Osteonecrosis is another term for AVN. Symptoms of AVN Before complete deterioration of bone, AVN progresses through 4 stages, and at every stage, it gets worse. During the initial stages, it's difficult to diagnose as no symptoms are shown and patients also feel no pain. With time these symptoms progress from mild to severe. Initially, a person may feel pain when weight is put on the joint but with time pain is felt consistently. This happens because tiny cracks of the bone turn into micro-fractures which ultimately lead to bone collapse and the development of arthritis.   Causes   Some common facto