No More Knee Arthritis Pain Hereafter - Go for Regenerative Treatment

Do you think that knee pain prevails only among the elders? I'm afraid you might be mistaken in that case. Nowadays, knee pain is not only found among the elders. Even younger individuals are undergoing intense knee pain. Moreover, this knee pain is the major symptom of arthritis. Arthritis is of two types, namely rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. In the case of rheumatoid arthritis, our immune system attacks itself where it damages the cartilage. In osteoarthritis, our regular wear and tear actions damage the cartilage slowly. Hence, this degenerative osteoarthritis is referred to as wear-and-tear arthritis. It is the cartilage that provides a cushion-like effect between the joints. As and when this cartilage damages followed by the weakening of muscles around the affected knee part, the knee pain becomes more intense.

If left untreated, the patient will undergo knee joint deformity. The knee pain in this stage will point inwards or outwards.

Symptoms of Knee Arthritis

The knee arthritis not only induces pain. The patient can expect other associated symptoms such as tenderness, swelling, stiffness, limited range of motion, and warm feeling. There is a possibility of cracking noise specifically while climbing the steps.

Causes of Knee Arthritis

Somehow, knee arthritis is more prevalent among females, when compared to males.

The multiple causes of knee arthritis may include:

• Trauma

• Past knee joint injury

• Knee bone deformity

• Obesity

• Performing repeated strenuous activities

• Family history

• Genetics

• Calcium and Vitamin D deficiency

Iron overload and increased secretion of growth hormones increase the risk of developing knee arthritis.

Diagnosis of Knee Arthritis

The physician may perform a detailed physical examination as well as an X-ray test to check the possibility of knee arthritis. In case if the pain is intense, the physician may opt for an MRI examination to examine the bones, cartilage, as well as soft bones in detail. The patient may also undergo a blood test or synovial fluid examination to determine rheumatoid arthritis.

Conventional Treatment for Knee Arthritis

The initial treatment for knee arthritis pain starts with R.I.C.E. therapy and medications to bring the symptoms under control and prevent further joint damage. The home-based R.I.C.E. treatment includes Rest, Ice therapy, Compression, and Elevation. Medications such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and analgesics can reduce pain and inflammation. But they can provide only short-term relief from the symptoms. Long-term consumption of these medications may also lead to kidney damage, cardiac problems, and gastrointestinal issues.

Still, if the pain persists, the physician may opt for the corticosteroid administration. Again, steroids can also give only temporary relief with few side effects. However, prolonged administration of corticosteroid injections will defeat the body's natural healing mechanism, which may ultimately end up in knee replacement surgery.

At last, surgery will be the only possibility if the above non-surgical options fail with no significant improvement in symptoms. There are varied surgical procedures such as knee arthroscopy, knee osteotomy, joint distraction, and joint replacement (partial or total). However, there are several complications associated with surgery. The surgery always involves a long-term post-rehabilitation period, including physical therapy and activity modification. Activity modification activities include reducing the possibility of knee bending and climbing stairs. Similarly, physical therapy includes muscle strengthening exercises, as well as the use of assistive devices like canes. Even the changes in diet that focus on overall weight reduction may avoid the condition from becoming worse.

Regenerative treatment

Here comes regenerative treatment to put an end to the symptoms by healing the injured cells and reviving the normal function. This non-surgical procedure is a simple day care procedure with minimal downtime. It improves recovery within a short duration by stimulating the body's healing mechanism naturally. This minimally invasive therapy has no side effects as it involves the patient's stem cells or blood cells. Hence, there is neither any allergy or rejection issues nor any cross-transmission of infection.

Regenerative treatment usually includes Plasma-Rich Protein (PRP) therapy, BMAC (Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate) therapy, SVF (Stromal Vascular Fraction) cell therapy, and Prolotherapy.

Just suppressing the symptoms is not enough. It is mandatory to treat the cause of the disease. This is where regenerative treatment proves safe and effective to treat the underlying cause naturally.

For more information about the regenerative treatment for knee pain, you can check the website http://www.medicastemcells.com. Contact Medica Stem Cells clinic in London at 020 8 168 2000 to know the types of regenerative cell therapy available in the UK to heal knee arthritis pain. Our Medica Stem Cells clinic in London provides physical therapy as well as nutritional therapy as a standalone service or in combination with regenerative therapy. You can enquire about that during the consultation.

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