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Cartilage Cell Therapy - Regrow Cartilage in The Joints

Articular cartilage is a slippery and shock-absorbing tissue layer. Losing this layer causes joint pain and arthritis. In India, a vast population is affected by this health condition. Nearly 1 in 3 older adults suffer from joint pain or arthritis. And a far higher number of people are burdened by joint pain and inflammation. Articular cartilage is a complex tissue that functions as a slick and bouncy cushion between the joint bones. Cartilage can get damaged due to injury, trauma, disease or simply due to aging. This leads to the bones rubbing each other which eventually results in arthritis. Damaged cartilage can be treated with microfracture. In this technique, tiny holes are drilled into the joint surface. The technique triggers our body to create new cartilage tissue in the joint. But the newly regenerated tissues are not much like cartilage. They are more like scar tissue and are called fibrocartilage. They differ a lot from natural cartilage, and it just covers the bone but does

Cartilage Cell Therapy: Expectations vs Reality

Do you think that all the physical therapy, painkillers, and ice you are using for knee pain is not seemed to be helping? Did your doctor said that cartilage cell therapy is the only way left to relieve your knee pain? So, what is cartilage cell therapy ? It is a patient-specific regenerative medical treatment that involves naturally regrowing original cartilage. This therapy is used for treating articular cartilage of the knee, ankle and shoulder joints. It also helps to replace the missing areas of cartilage. The expectations Cartilage cell therapy is a new era of medical science and people usually have less knowledge of it. So, the expectations also revolved around their understandings. Here are few myths or expectations that people have: This treatment wont last long and the pain will be back It may not work for knees It is costly and for rich people only Success rate is low The reality Stem cells for cartilage surgery is an effective and the patient can get relief from knee arth

Knee Pain: Prevent The Invasion Before It Begins

For many of us, the first sign of knee pain comes on suddenly and unexpectedly. We’re going about our lives, minding our own business, when all of a sudden we feel a sharp twinge in our knee. We may think it’s nothing, but soon enough we realize that it’s become a regular occurrence. Knee pain is a common affliction, particularly as we age. But there are things we can do to prevent it from becoming a chronic problem. In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the causes of knee pain and what you can do to prevent it before it starts. Conditions lead to knee pain Arthritis Bursitis Gout Tendinitis There are many reasons why people experience knee pain. Some of the most common reasons include: Injury Being overweight Diabetes Exercises to prevent knee pain Knee pain is a common complaint among adults, and it can be caused by a variety of conditions. The best way to prevent knee pain is to maintain healthy muscles and joints through regular exercise. There are several exercises that can hel

Knee Pain: Why Does It Occur?

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At some point in our lives, most of us experience knee pain. For some, it could be a brief twinge that goes away quickly. Others might have to deal with chronic pain that can last for months or even years. But what causes knee pain? And why does it seem to happen more often as we age? In this blog, we'll explore some of the most common reasons for knee pain and discuss treatment options. What can lead to knee pain? The causes of knee pain can vary from individual to individual. But what needs to be considered is that young people are at a higher risk of pain and discomfort. This is because they are still growing and their bones are not yet fully developed. Some common causes of pain are: Injury: Some injuries may heal within a short period of time but some may take longer. Well, with proper treatment and care the pain might not return but some injury pains can reoccur after years too. Overuse of the knee joint: Our knee joints are protected by the layer of cartilage t