{"id":12199,"date":"2024-03-11T08:33:30","date_gmt":"2024-03-11T08:33:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/stem-cell-osteoarthritis-india\/"},"modified":"2024-11-20T07:05:20","modified_gmt":"2024-11-20T07:05:20","slug":"stem-cell-osteoarthritis-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/stem-cell-osteoarthritis-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Stem Cell for Osteorthritis in India"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- META DATA --><br \/>\n\tmtctheme_content = &#8220;<div id=\"pagemenu\" class=\"page-menu\"><a href=\"#cost\">Cost<\/a><a href=\"#osteoarthritis\">Osteoarthritis<\/a><a href=\"#OA_vs_RA\">OA Vs RA<\/a><a href=\"#procedure\">Procedure<\/a><a href=\"#precautions\">Precautions<\/a><a href=\"#reviews\">Reviews<\/a><\/div>rnrn<div id=\"synopsis\" class=\"content-area content-area--synopsis\"><p>Are you suffering from Osteoarthritis? Is the joint pain keeping you up all night? <strong>Stem Cell therapy for Osteoarthritis in India<\/strong> can help bring back your normal life.<\/p>\n<\/div>rnrnOur partners have bought this holistic approach to India and aim at providing quality and affordable treatment.rnrn\n    <h2 id=\"cost\" class=\"section-heading\">Cost of Stem Cell Treatment for Osteoarthritis in India<\/h2>\n    rnrnThe price of stem cell therapy for osteoarthritis is not much as compared to knee replacement therapy. Though it ranges from<strong> $5000 &#8211; $50,000 in the USA<\/strong>, the cost is much lower in India.rnrnHere you would not only <strong>save around 40%<\/strong> but, can also enjoy a vacation in a tropical paradise.rn<\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: right\">*The exact cost can only be known after a medical examination.<\/h6>\n<p>rn<div class=\"cta cta--post\"><h2>Heal your joints &amp; save ~40%!<\/h2><h3>Request FREE cost estimate below<\/h3><a href=\"\/request-quote\" class=\"cta_button btn\">Request quote<\/a><\/div>rnrn\n    <h2 id=\"\" class=\"section-heading\">Stem Cell Therapy for Cartilage Regeneration<\/h2>\n    rnrnThe above picture shows the effect of stem cell therapy in a<strong> late-stage osteoarthritis knee patient<\/strong>.rnrnThe pre-treatment (left) picture shows kissing bone phenomena where the bones are touching each other due to severe cartilage disruption.rnrnThe post-treatment (right) picture shows the knee<strong> 14 months after the stem cell treatment<\/strong>. The bones have drifted much apart due to cartilage regeneration.rnrnThe patient has improved symptoms and can walk without any discomfort and pain.rnrn\n    <h2 id=\"\" class=\"section-heading\">The Right Time for Stem Cell Therapy<\/h2>\n    rnrnStem cell treatment for Osteoarthritis can be considered at any stage of the disease. It helps in<strong> rejuvenating the chondrocytes<\/strong> in the affected area and can significantly improve the patient&#8217;s condition.<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    <div class='tippy-tip'>\n    <p class='tippy-name'>NCBI<\/p>\n    <p><strong>Stem cell-based therapies for osteoarthritis: Challenges and opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\n    <p><em>'...Stem cells may be able to contribute... after complete cartilage loss...'<\/em><\/p>\n    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3616879\/>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    \"><sup>[1]<\/sup><\/span>rnrn<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-61636 size-full aligncenter\" title=\"Stem Cell Therapy for Osteoarthritis Knee in India\" src=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/archive\/2020\/09\/Knee-Osteo-example-pic.jpg\" alt=\"Stem Cell Therapy for Osteoarthritis Knee in India\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/>rn<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"mceTemp\" style=\"text-align: center\">Positive Effects of Stem Cell Therapy for Osteoarthritis Knee<\/h5>\n<p>rnThe <strong>different stages of OA<\/strong> showing possible interventions that can be taken along with the stem cell therapy are indicated in this diagram below:rnrn<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-60906 size-full\" title=\"Stem Cells for Osteoarthritis in India\" src=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/archive\/2020\/08\/Stem-cell-for-OA.jpg\" alt=\"Stem Cells for Osteoarthritis in India\" width=\"800\" height=\"300\" \/>rn<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\">Stem Cell and Osteoarthritis stages<\/h5>\n<p>rnTherefore, an ideal patient for stem cell therapy is an early-stage patient. <strong>Stromal vascular fraction (SVF)<\/strong> can effectively treat osteoarthritis. These contain different kinds of cells including adipose-derived stem cells.rnrnAdipose stem cells can induce chondrocyte formation which slows down or reverses OA progression. Along with it, <strong>proper lifestyle and dietary habits<\/strong> should be maintained.rnrnBut, if the disease has progressed in the end-stage, then knee replacement may be the only solution left. In this case, stem cells help in pain management and improve the quality of life.rn<\/p>\n<h3>Stem Cell Therapy and PRP for Osteoarthritis<\/h3>\n<p>rnStem cell therapy can also be combined with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy to treat osteoarthritis patients. PRP can increase the efficacy of adult mesenchymal stem cells in the following ways:rn<\/p>\n<ul class=\"special-ul-class\">rn t<\/p>\n<li>Platelets provide much-needed growth factors that contribute to the functionality of stem cells<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    <div class='tippy-tip'>\n    <p class='tippy-name'>Translational Medicine<\/p>\n    <p><strong>RETRACTED ARTICLE: Intra-articular injection in the knee of adipose derived stromal cells (stromal vascular fraction) and platelet rich plasma for osteoarthritis<\/strong><\/p>\n    <p><em>'Adult stem cells require various growth factors...Platelets contain key growth factors such as platelet...'<\/em><\/p>\n    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/translational-medicine.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/s12967-017-1242-4>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    \"><sup>[2]<\/sup><\/span><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>The PRP growth factors regulate endogenousu00a0hyaluronic acid synthesis which protects the cartilage and lubricates joints.<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>It also secreted hyaluronic acid and induces hepatocyte growth factor production which helps in wound healing.<\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ul>\n<p>rn\n    <h2 id=\"osteoarthritis\" class=\"section-heading\">What is Osteoarthritis?<\/h2>\n    rnrnOsteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis (joint pain). It occurs due to the wear-and-tear of cartilage surrounding the bone.rnrnOsteoarthritis can occur in any part of the body, however, it commonly affects knee joints, fingers, hips, and spine.<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    <div class='tippy-tip'>\n    <p class='tippy-name'>Hindawi<\/p>\n    <p><strong>A Review on the Management of Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis<\/strong><\/p>\n    <p><em>'..The knee is the most common joint affected ...compared to 30% in hands and 19% in hips.....'<\/em><\/p>\n    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/www.hindawi.com\/journals\/ijcd\/2013\/845015\/>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    \"><sup>[3]<\/sup><\/span>rn<\/p>\n<h3>Stages of OA<\/h3>\n<p>rnOsteoarthritis can be broadly classified in <strong>3 major stages<\/strong>:rnrn<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-60988 size-full\" title=\"Stages of Osteoarthritis\" src=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/archive\/2020\/08\/Osteoarthritis-stages.jpg\" alt=\"Stages of Osteoarthritis\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/>rnrn<div class=\"wrap-question\"><button class=\"accordion active\"><span class=\"text\">Pre-Osteoarthritis (pre-OA) Stage<\/span><i class=\"mtc-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/button><div class=\"panel\"><p>rnrnDuring this stage, the patient is <strong>symptom-free and functional<\/strong>. OA onset is however started at cellular levels.<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    \n\n<div class='tippy-tip'>\n<p class='tippy-name'>NCBI<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pre-Osteoarthritis<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>'..pre-OA as defined by us...which could also be a stage of pre-OA.....'<\/em><\/p>\n<p>    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4481392\/>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<p>    \"><sup>[4]<\/sup><\/span>rnrnCertain biomarker tests and X-rays can diagnose the onset of OA. Doctors usually suggest this test in patients with prior knee trauma history.rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>rnrn<div class=\"wrap-question\"><button class=\"accordion active\"><span class=\"text\">Early Stage<\/span><i class=\"mtc-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/button><div class=\"panel\"><p>rnrnEarly-stage OA (Knee) is defined as <strong>knee pain in the absence of any trauma<\/strong> along with muscle stiffness which lasts for at least 10 minutes after the joint movement.rnrnIf early OA is treated timely, then its progression can be significantly delayed or even reversed.<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    \n\n<div class='tippy-tip'>\n<p class='tippy-name'>AOJ<\/p>\n<p><strong>Significance and definition of early knee osteoarthritis<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>'...OA progression may be prevented (secondary prevention) or can be delayed through diagnosis at an early stage before the joint is irreversibly destroyed...'<\/em><\/p>\n<p>    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/aoj.amegroups.org\/article\/view\/5432\/html>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<p>    \"><sup>[5]<\/sup><\/span>rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>rnrn<div class=\"wrap-question\"><button class=\"accordion active\"><span class=\"text\">Late Stage<\/span><i class=\"mtc-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/button><div class=\"panel\"><p>rnrnThis stage (moderate + severe) suffers a <strong>maximum loss of cartilage thickness.<\/strong> Also, the only remedy for late-stage osteoarthritis is total knee arthroplasty.<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    \n\n<div class='tippy-tip'>\n<p class='tippy-name'>NCBI<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rates of change and Sensitivity to Change in Cartilage Morphology in Healthy Knees and in Knees with Mild, Moderate, and End Stage Radiographic Osteoarthritis<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>'.However, KLG4 knees... are likely to encounter total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in the near future...'<\/em><\/p>\n<p>    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3106126\/>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<p>    \"><sup>[6]<\/sup><\/span>rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>rn<\/p>\n<h3>Causes of Osteoarthritis<\/h3>\n<p>rn<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-60941 size-full aligncenter\" title=\"Causes for Osteoarthritis: Stem cell for osteoarthritis in India\" src=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/archive\/2020\/08\/Reasons-for-OA.jpg\" alt=\"Causes for Osteoarthritis: Stem cell for osteoarthritis in India\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/>rn<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\">Causes of Osteoarthritis<\/h5>\n<p>rnIn osteoarthritic patients, the cartilage gradually wears down due to movement which causes friction during joint movement.u00a0Major reasons for osteoarthritis are attributed to:rnrn<div class=\"columns\"><div class=\"column\"><p>rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"column\"><p>rn<\/p>\n<ul>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Old age<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Unhealthy lifestyle, and dietary habits<\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ul>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"column\"><p>rn<\/p>\n<ul>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Obesity<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Trauma or injury<\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ul>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>rn<\/p>\n<h3>Symptoms<\/h3>\n<p>rn<div class=\"columns\"><div class=\"column\"><p>rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"column\"><p>rn<\/p>\n<ul class=\"square-li-color-style\">rn t<\/p>\n<li>Stiff and painful joints<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Loss of flexibility<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Tenderness in joints<\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ul>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"column\"><p>rn<\/p>\n<ul class=\"square-li-color-style\">rn t<\/p>\n<li>Swelling<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Cracking and Popping sound on your bone movement<\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ul>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>rn<\/p>\n<h3>People at Risk<\/h3>\n<p>rnYou can be at risk if you are:rnrn<div class=\"columns\"><div class=\"column\"><p>rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"column\"><p>rn<\/p>\n<ul class=\"square-li-color-style\">rn t<\/p>\n<li>Old age<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Obese<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Women<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    \n\n<div class='tippy-tip'>\n<p class='tippy-name'>NCBI<\/p>\n<p><strong>Knee osteoarthritis prevalence, risk factors, pathogenesis and features: Part I<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>'...Females, particularly those u226555 years, tended to have more severe...OA..Age Genetic susceptibility...'<\/em><\/p>\n<p>    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3766936\/>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<p>    \"><sup>[7]<\/sup><\/span><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Performing repetitive joint movement like in sports<\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ul>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"column\"><p>rn<\/p>\n<ul class=\"square-li-color-style\">rn t<\/p>\n<li>Suffering from bone deformities<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Had any bone injury<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Due to genetic inheritance<\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ul>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>rnrn\n    <h2 id=\"OA_vs_RA\" class=\"section-heading\">Rheumatoid Arthritis Vsu00a0Osteoarthritis<\/h2>\n    rn<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 580px\">rn<\/p>\n<tbody>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<th style=\"width: 83.9688px\"><\/th>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<th style=\"width: 477.854px\">RA<\/th>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<th style=\"width: 103.125px\">OA<\/th>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td style=\"width: 83.9688px\"><strong>Diagnosis<\/strong><\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td style=\"width: 477.854px\">Autoimmune disease affecting joints<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    <div class='tippy-tip'>\n    <p class='tippy-name'>NCBI<\/p>\n    <p><strong>Identification of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis patients by transcriptome-based rule set generation<\/strong><\/p>\n    <p><em>'..RA is a progressive, chronically inflammatory, destructive joint...'<\/em><\/p>\n    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4060460\/>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    \"><sup>[8]<\/sup><\/span><\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td style=\"width: 103.125px\">Mechanical wear and tear of cartilage<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td style=\"width: 83.9688px\"><strong>Age<\/strong><\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td style=\"width: 477.854px\">Any<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td style=\"width: 103.125px\">Usually old age<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td style=\"width: 83.9688px\"><strong>Progression<\/strong><\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td style=\"width: 477.854px\">Rapid (Few months)<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td style=\"width: 103.125px\">Slow (Over years)<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td style=\"width: 83.9688px\"><strong>Symptoms<\/strong><\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td style=\"width: 477.854px\">Swollen and painful joints with stiffness<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td style=\"width: 103.125px\">Painful and tender joints; no swelling<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td style=\"width: 83.9688px\"><strong>Pattern<\/strong><\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td style=\"width: 477.854px\">Symmetrical; Affect joints on both sides of the body<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td style=\"width: 103.125px\">Asymmetrical; Begins on one side of the body<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td style=\"width: 83.9688px\"><strong>Morning Stiffness<\/strong><\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td style=\"width: 477.854px\">Usually lasts an hour<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td style=\"width: 103.125px\">Lasts &lt; an hour; returns after activity<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/tbody>\n<p>rn<\/table>\n<p>rn\n    <h2 id=\"\" class=\"section-heading\">Challenges and Solutions with Stem Cell Therapy<\/h2>\n    rnrnThere are certain challenges with biologic therapy that are overcome by stem cell science. Some of them are:rn<\/p>\n<h3>Stem Cell Potency Decreases With Age<\/h3>\n<p>rnThe regeneration and differentiation power of stem cells decreases with age.<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    <div class='tippy-tip'>\n    <p class='tippy-name'>NCBI<\/p>\n    <p><strong>Reduced chondrogenic and adipogenic activity of mesenchymal stem cells from patients with advanced osteoarthritis<\/strong><\/p>\n    <p><em>'...The primary cell yield in 36 of 38 cell cultures from OA donors fell...There was a significant reduction in in-vitro chondrogenic and ...compared with that in normal cultures...'<\/em><\/p>\n    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/11920406\/>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    \"><sup>[9]<\/sup><\/span> Therefore autologous stem cell treatment may not be an effective treatment.rnrn<div id=\"OqQD\" class=\"content-area content-area--box\"><p>rnrn<strong>Solution:<\/strong> Instead of autologous stem cells, doctors prefer allogeneic stem cells in the case of extremely old patients.rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div>rn<\/p>\n<h3>Increased Inflammatory-Environment in OA Joints<\/h3>\n<p>rnCertain inflammation-causing cytokines are present in the osteoarthritic joints. These can interfere with the mechanism of action of the stem cells.rnrn<div id=\"JaDL\" class=\"content-area content-area--box\"><p>rnrn<strong>Solution:<\/strong> Scientists have come up with engineered models of stem cells that are not affected by the inflammatory cytokines.rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div>rn<\/p>\n<h3>Excessive Cartilage Loss During Late-Stage Osteoarthritis<\/h3>\n<p>rnStem cells are effective during an early stage and can prevent excessive cartilage. Thus, it can delay or halt progression in late-stage OA.rnrn<div id=\"l6Sp\" class=\"content-area content-area--box\"><p>rnrn<strong>Solution:<\/strong> Intra-articular injections during early-stage OA can lower or eradicate the chances of disease progression to late stage.rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div>rnrn\n    <h2 id=\"\" class=\"section-heading\">Prerequisites<\/h2>\n    rn<\/p>\n<ul>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Your and your attendant&#8217;s COVID negative report.<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Confirmed osteoarthritis diagnosis from a doctor, preferably with a doctor&#8217;s summary.<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Lab reports including radiation reports, blood tests.<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Patient medical history especially if you have undergone or waiting for any surgical procedure.<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Any ongoing medicines: blood thinners, anti-hypertensive or anti-diabetic drugs, etc.<\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ul>\n<p>rnPlease provide the correct information as these may affect the stem cells&#8217; dosage during the treatment.rnrnOnce you are approved for the treatment, your BMI, RFT, coagulation profile, biomarkers, etc are checked and recorded.rnrn\n    <h2 id=\"procedure\" class=\"section-heading\">Procedure for Stem cells for Osteoarthritis<\/h2>\n    rnrnOnce our <strong>doctor confirms your eligibility<\/strong> for the stem cell procedure, they will begin your treatment. Your stem cell <a href=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/stem-cell-treatment-in-india-for-orthopedic-diseases\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">arthritis<\/a> treatment in India will proceed like this:rn<\/p>\n<h3>Session 1:u00a0 Stem cell extraction and priming*<\/h3>\n<p>rnThe doctor will extract your stem cells using the liposuction technique. After treatment, you will receive a priming dose. This will help in preparing your body for stem cell treatment.rnrnSometimes an OA patient is very old and thin, and an optimal amount of fat cells may be missing. In this case, allogenic stem cells are used.rn<\/p>\n<h3>Session 2: Dose 1<\/h3>\n<p>rnIt will take around <strong>3-4 weeks<\/strong> to prepare your dose from the extracted cells. This dose is calculated according to the severity of your condition, your BMI, etc. Therefore, every patient has their own dose requirements.rnrnYou will receive <strong>intra-articular (IA) injection<\/strong><span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    <div class='tippy-tip'>\n    <p class='tippy-name'>NCBI<\/p>\n    <p><strong>Human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells for osteoarthritis: a pilot study with long-term follow-up and repeated injections<\/strong><\/p>\n    <p><em>'Intra-articular injections of haMSCs were safe and improved pain, function and cartilage volume of the knee joint, rendering them a promising novel treatment for knee osteoarthritis...'<\/em><\/p>\n    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29417902\/>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    \"><sup>[10]<\/sup><\/span> around the affected joints. If you suffer from muscle wasting, then IV injections may be given.rn<\/p>\n<h3>Session 3: Dose 2<\/h3>\n<p>rnAfter around <strong>1-15 days<\/strong> of dose 1, you will receive your second dose.rn<\/p>\n<h3>Session 4: Dose 3<\/h3>\n<p>rnYour treatment will complete with the third. However, depending on your <strong>body&#8217;s need and disease prognosis<\/strong>, extra sessions may be required. The doctor will inform you about the process.rnrn\n    <h2 id=\"precautions\" class=\"section-heading\">Precautions<\/h2>\n    rnrnThere are no side effects of stem cell therapy treatment, but certain lifestyle changes and precautions will fasten up your recovery.rn<\/p>\n<ul>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>Stop anticoagulants<\/strong> at least 3-4 days before beginning stem cells treatment<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>Avoid boarding a flight<\/strong> for 24-48 hrs of your stem cell dosing<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>Begin physiotherapy<\/strong> and light exercise simultaneously with stem cell therapy.<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>Do not lift heavyweight<\/strong> for at least 1 week after the treatment as it may cause pain or clotting<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>Avoid vigorous exercise<\/strong> and sports<\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ul>\n<p>rn<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-60943 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/archive\/2020\/08\/precautions-with-OA-Stem-cells.jpg\" alt=\"Stem Cell Therapy for Osteoarthritis \" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/>rn<\/p>\n<h3>Things to keep in mind:<\/h3>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<ul>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>Weight management<\/strong><\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ul>\n<p>rnIn the case of obese patients, weight management is important. The excess weight puts undue pressure on the weight-bearing joints, especially the knees and hips. This further increases the wear-and-tear of the cartilage.rn<\/p>\n<ul>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>Physiotherapy<\/strong><\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ul>\n<p>rnBegin physiotherapy as soon as possible as it helps in better prognosis with stem cell therapy in osteoarthritic patients.rnrnIn-house physiotherapy sessions are available on request with us. You can also opt for <strong>physiotherapy sessions<\/strong> from a specialized <a href=\"http:\/\/www.abtp.co.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">physiotherapy clinic in Chandigarh<\/a>, owned by a renowned Olympian-Abhinav Bindra.rnrn\n    <h2 id=\"reviews\" class=\"section-heading\">Patient Testimonial<\/h2>\n    rnrn<strong>Megha from Uttar Pradesh, India<\/strong>, suffered from trauma-induced osteoarthritis in her left knee.rnrnShe experienced extreme pain while performing her daily chores. Even climbing 10-stairs was a herculean task for her.rnrnShe received her stem cell therapy for osteoarthritis which helped in her cartilage regeneration.rnrnAfter 2 sessions of stem cell therapy, she had a tremendous improvement in her conditions. Now she is able to climb 3 floors without a flinch and is enjoying her active life nowrnrn<div class=\"video-container\"><lite-youtube class=\"\" videoid=\"iI04ZWxCC3E\" posterquality=\"sddefault\"><a class=\"lite-youtube-fallback\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=iI04ZWxCC3E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch on YouTube<\/a><\/lite-youtube><h5>Satisfied client after Stem Cell Therapy in India<\/h5><\/div>rnrnA <strong>79-year patient-JioDevika Desai, from Gujarat<\/strong>, was suffering from Osteoarthritis for the past 15-16 years.rnrnHer son, Mr. Desai, agreed for stem cell therapy in India for osteoarthritis since his mother did not want to have a total knee replacement.rnrnAfter 2 weeks of the first dose, Mrs. Desai&#8217;s knee pain has subsided. Even the swelling around the joints has been reduced. The family is happy with the results and highly recommends stem cell treatment for Osteoarthritis.rnrn<div class=\"video-container\"><lite-youtube class=\"\" videoid=\"IgOc6flcToI\" posterquality=\"sddefault\"><a class=\"lite-youtube-fallback\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=IgOc6flcToI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch on YouTube<\/a><\/lite-youtube><h5>Mr. Desai talking about his mother's stem cell treatment<\/h5><\/div>rnrnRead more about <a href=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/stem-cell-therapy-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stem cell treatment in India<\/a> and disease treatment we offer.rnrn<div class=\"cta cta--post\"><h2>Say goodbye to joint pain!<\/h2><h3>Know all about the process<\/h3><a href=\"\/request-quote\" class=\"cta_button btn\">Contact us<\/a><\/div>rnrn\n    <h2 id=\"\" class=\"section-heading\">References<\/h2>\n    rnrn<div class=\"content-area content-area--reference\">rn<\/p>\n<ol>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>International Journal of Chronic Disease:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindawi.com\/journals\/ijcd\/2013\/845015\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A Review on the Management of Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis<\/a><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>Journal of Cartilage:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4481392\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pre-Osteoarthritis<\/a><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>Annals of Joint:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/aoj.amegroups.com\/article\/view\/5432\/html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Significance and definition of early knee osteoarthritis<\/a><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>Journal of Arthritis Care &amp; Research:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3106126\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates of change and Sensitivity to Change in Cartilage Morphology in Healthy Knees and in Knees with Mild, Moderate, and End Stage Radiographic Osteoarthritis<\/a><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>Caspian Journal of Internal Medicine:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3766936\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Knee osteoarthritis prevalence, risk factors, pathogenesis, and features: Part I<\/a><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>Journal of Current Opinion in Rheumatology:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3616879\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stem cell-based therapies for osteoarthritis: Challenges and opportunities<\/a><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>Journal of Translational Medicine:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/translational-medicine.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/s12967-017-1242-4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Intra-articular injection in the knee of adipose-derived stromal cells (stromal vascular fraction) and platelet-rich plasma for osteoarthritis<\/a><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>Journal of Arthritis &amp; Rheumatology:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/11920406\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reduced chondrogenic and adipogenic activity of mesenchymal stem cells from patients with advanced osteoarthritis<\/a><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>Journal of Arthritis Research &amp; Therapy:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4060460\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Identification of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis patients by transcriptome-based rule set generation<\/a><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>Journal of Regenerative medicine:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29417902\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells for osteoarthritis: a pilot study with long-term follow-up and repeated injections<\/a><\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ol>\n<p>rn<\/div>&#8221;<br \/>\n\t\t\tmtctheme_title = &#8220;Stem Cell for Osteorthritis in India&#8221;<br \/>\n\t\t\tmtctheme_synopsis = &#8220;Are you suffering from Osteoarthritis? 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