STEM CELL THERAPY FOR OSTEOARTHRIT IS Dr. David Greene Arizona
WHAT IS OSTEOARTHRITIS? Osteoarthritis is a common, chronic, incurable degenerative disorder of the joints, the area of the skeleton where two bones come together
SYMPTOMS Osteoarthritis symptoms often develop slowly and worsen over time. Signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis include:
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Pain. Affected joints might hurt during or after movement
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Swelling. This might be caused by soft tissue inflammation around the joint
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Stiffness. Joint stiffness might be most noticeable upon awakening or after being inactive
HOW IS OSTEOARTHRITIS TREATED? One of the most important parts of any OA treatment plan is exercise. Movement can help increase muscle strength and reduce joint pain, stiffness, and the chance of disability. Exercise also promotes weight loss, which reduces stress on joints
HOW ARE STEM CELLS USED TO UNDERSTAND OSTEOARTHRITIS? Stem cells can be used to study how joint tissues normally form, model how cartilage (the connective tissue that protects joints) breaks down, and attempt to make replacement cartilage tissue
WHAT IS THE POTENTIAL FOR STEM CELLS TO TREAT Stem cell treatments could potentially OSTEOARTHRITIS? help repair damaged joints in multiple ways, including modulating the immune response, delivering cells that can be directed to form cartilage, transplanting stem cell-generated cartilage, or stimulating a patient’s own cells for regeneration
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