Knee Osteoarthritis

Knee osteoarthritis refers to damage to the cartilage of the knee joint caused by wear or inflammation, resulting in inflammation or pain and discomfort or pain when walking. As the condition progresses, the meniscus or periosteum is damaged, the knee joint deforms and walking becomes difficult.
The main causes of knee osteoarthritis are reduced joint fluid viscosity due to ageing, increased load on the knee joint due to obesity, and muscle atrophy. It is also related to diseases or trauma such as rheumatoid arthritis of the joint, gout, and ligament or meniscus injuries caused by sports or accidents.

How Knee Osteoarthritis Is Treated

Using the anti-inflammatory, regenerative and targeting properties of mesenchymal stem cells (MSC), arthritis is improved through multiple targets and pathways.

Three Major Characteristics of Stem Cell Therapy for Knee Arthritis

The Repair Process of Stem Cells on Knee Arthritis

Stem cells have powerful self-renewal and proliferation capacity and differentiation potential, and the ability to generate cartilage. Under the influence of the in vivo microenvironment they actively migrate to the damaged site for repair and reconstruction, and can secrete a variety of bioactive molecules with immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory effects. They also increase synovial fluid production, lubricate the joint, relieve pain and stiffness, improve joint flexibility and restore mobility. These characteristics can reduce and relieve the clinical symptoms of knee arthritis, fundamentally improve the cartilage defects of arthritis patients, and improve efficacy while reducing patients' pain and side effects during treatment.

Advantages of Stem Cell Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis

High safety:Stem cells come from the patient or a suitable donor, with low immunogenicity and no rejection reaction.
Strong repair capacity:It can promote tissue repair and regeneration, improve joint function and reduce pain and swelling.
Long-lasting effect:Compared with some short-term treatments, stem cell therapy has a more lasting effect.

Comparison of Common Treatments for Knee Arthritis