Stem Cell Injections

For patients who suffer from painful knee osteoarthritis, treatment options usually include joint replacement surgery, physical therapy or steroid injections. At Orthopaedics Specialists of New Orleans, we offer new cutting-edge treatment options such as stem cell injections to treat patients who suffer from knee osteoarthritis, rotator cuff tendonitis, degenerative arthritis and Achilles tendonitis.

Stem cell treatment takes advantage of the body’s natural ability to repair itself. When performing stem cell therapy, your surgeon uses stem cells that have been harvested from your bone marrow and then injects them into the affected area.

For many, living with osteoarthritis is a daily struggle and finding a form of relief can be rewarding. The stem cells possess anti-inflammatory properties that are similar to cortisone and steroid shots, but stem cell therapy goes beyond the benefits of regular injection therapy.

Cortisone and other drugs provide pain relief that is temporary, while stem cells actually rejuvenate degenerated tissue. Stem cell injections also contain hyaluronic acid that lubricates joints and tendons to ease pain and restore mobility.

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