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What is Osteoarthritis of the knee?
According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, osteoarthritis of the knee is one of five leading causes of disability among elderly men and women. Osteoarthritis of the knee is characterized by a degeneration of the knee cartilage.
Pain from osteoarthritis of the knee is usually worse following activity, especially overuse of the affected knee. Stiffness can worsen after sitting for prolonged periods of time. Symptoms generally become more severe as osteoarthritis progresses. Some of the signs and symptoms associated with knee osteoarthritis include:
Pain
Stiffness
Decreasing range of motion
Muscle weakness and atrophy
Crepitus
Deformity
Baker’s cyst (a harmless but sometimes painful collection of joint fluid behind the knee)
Many factors increase your risk for developing knee osteoarthritis to include age, heredity, weight, injury, overuse and other illnesses.
What is stem cell therapy?
Stem cell therapy, also known as regenerative medicine, promotes the repair response of diseased, dysfunctional or injured tissue using stem cells or their derivatives. It is the next chapter in organ transplantation and uses cells instead of donor organs, which are limited in supply.
What is platelet rich plasma?
Platelet-rich plasma injections are outpatient procedures. Because the patient’s blood must be drawn and prepared for injection, a typical procedure may take anywhere from 45 to 90 minutes.
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