When a patient presents with advanced arthritis of the knee as confirmed by physical assessment and radiographic findings classified as Kellgren/Laurence 3 or 4, the standard approach has been a Total Knee Recommendation (TKR). Inherent in the outcome of any large group of patients who have undergone a Total Knee Replacement is a 40% dissatisfaction rate because of continued pain and failure to restore a functional range of motion. In addition, there is the risk of infection, blood clot (check the source) and repeat (revision) surgery starting at three years. The Regenerative Medicine alternative carries with none of the adverse potential consequences and unsatisfactory potential outcomes when compared to the surgical option. By using a needle and syringe rather than a scalpel, implant and complex surgical intervention, Cellular Orthopedics offers the patient a minimally invasive outpatient solution with virtually no risk. No bridges are burned and instead of a complex and costly revision associated with failure of a knee replacement ,the Regenerative Medicine recipient has the option at some time in the future of repeating the minimally invasive procedure or crossing over to a primary Total Knee Replacement. Our research data while tracking patient outcomes with other regenerative medicine options documents superior outcomes when compared to the result of a knee replacement. What we offer is the stem cell option for patients with advanced osteoarthritis for whom here-to-fore there have been few choices.
At our Center, we offer a range of minimally invasive options starting with cross-linked hyaluronic acid. Should the result of such prove unsatisfactory or not long lasting, the next step may fall under the world of Amniotic Fluid Concentrate. There is then the Platelet-Rich-Plasma series of options followed by the Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate intervention process. What is new and very exciting is the concept of Subchondroplasty (SCP). This latter intervention has proven a marvelous adjunct in Europe and now is available to us in the United States. The role of SCP is to improve outcomes of intervention for arthritis and to extend the indications for Regenerative Medicine. We are now introducing the latter in our treatment algorithm. Wherein we will differ in incorporating Subchondroplasty into our Minimally Invasive approaches is that we will use orthobiologics rather than synthetics to help rebuild the bone supporting the joint while addressing the arthritis with Bone Marrow Concentrate. To learn more, schedule a consultation.
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