Non-surgical stem cell knee treatment can be a viable alternative for some patients who are facing knee surgery or replacement. Through recent advances in medical techniques, it is now possible to withdraw stem cells from a patient’s own bone marrow or adipose tissue, concentrate the cells in a lab process, and then inject the cells into a damaged knee joint or other injured area of the patient’s body to attempt to enhance the natural healing process. At Tampa Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Group, Board-certified physicians Dr. Daniel Murphy and Dr. Arnold Ramirez offer stem cell therapy for patients in Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, and all surrounding Florida areas.
In essence, stem cells are unspecialized cells with several characteristics that make them well-suited for sports medicine applications. First, they have a capacity for prolonged self-renewal, meaning that the cells can divide and duplicate themselves to maintain the stem cell population. Second, they are capable of differentiating themselves into a wide variety of specialized cells, including those that make up bone, cartilage, and tendon tissue. Finally, many patients appreciate the concept of harnessing their own bodies’ ability to heal, rather than taking off-the-shelf medications.
Some of the injuries and conditions that Dr. Murphy and Dr. Ramirez can address with stem cell knee treatment at their clinic in Tampa, FL, include:
- Meniscus tears
- ACL injuries
- Knee instability
- Patellar tendonitis
- Arthritis and osteoarthritis
- Other sports-related injuries
While many aspects of stem cells – and their potential uses in medicine – are still unknown, stem cell knee treatment and other forms of stem cell-based therapy have shown promise for treating sports-related injuries. After some high-profile professional athletes recently sought stem cell therapies, the demand for these procedures has increased. As research continues, more is being learned every day about how the power of stem cells can be utilized in sports medicine.
If you’re a candidate for knee surgery in Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, or elsewhere in Florida, you might want to explore stem cell knee treatment as a possible alternative. Contact Tampa Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Group to schedule a consultation with Dr. Murphy or Dr. Ramirez today, and find out if stem cell therapy is an option for you.
