What is Osteoarthritis, and how is it treated?

1. What is Osteoarthritis, and how is it treated?

2. • Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis. And there is no cure for Osteoarthritis with conventional Osteoarthritis treatment methods. • The characteristic feature of Osteoarthritis is a loss of tissue at the end of the bones. • The protective tissues wear out gradually and get worse over time, causing inflammation of the joints. • Osteoarthritis is also one of the most common diseases of the joints. • We, at Medica Stem Cells, use the principles of Regenerative medicine to improve the condition. • With Regenerative Osteoarthritis Treatment, we prevent degeneration of the protective tissues and promote regrowth of some of the protective tissue or hyaline cartilage. • Hyaline cartilage is soft cartilage that covers the joint surfaces. • Regenerative treatment thus helps to either delay or avoid joint replacement surgery. • It also helps to manage symptoms without relying much on painkillers which in the long run can harm your health.

3. Am I at risk of developing Osteoarthritis? Am I at risk of developing Osteoarthritis? Age Obesity Hereditary Previous surgery Previous injury Joint overuse

4. What is hyaline cartilage? Hyaline cartilage or glass-like cartilage is translucent cartilage that is present on the joint surface. The hyaline cartilage is usually grey in colour and is rich in collagen with a firm texture. Articular cartilage or Hyaline cartilage present on the articular surfaces of bones – the surfaces at joints. Articular cartilage functions as a shock absorber and reduces friction between bones where they meet at joints

5. What are the conventional Osteoarthritis treatment methods? Conventional osteoarthritis treatment includes: •exercise, •physiotherapy, •acupuncture, •weight loss, •cortisone injections, •supplements such as Glucosamine, Chondroitin or SAMe •supportive and assistive devices such as knee or ankle braces, •arthroscopy with a washout or •As the last resort joint replacement surgery.

6. How Regenerative Treatment helps in treating Osteoarthritis? • Regenerative treatment is a highly effective and natural treatment for Osteoarthritis. • Usually, patients rely on painkillers to manage pain, but painkillers do not treat the cause of pain. • Whereas, Regenerative Therapy mainly focuses on natural treatment of Osteoarthritis. • For Regenerative Treatment, we use biological materials, extracted from the patient’s body. • Several studies suggest that Platelet Rich Plasma or PRP and Stem Cell therapy work wonders for treating damaged ligaments and tendons. • PRP and Stem Cell therapy not only manages the symptoms of Osteoarthritis but also helps to promote healing of the damaged connective tissues.

7. What are the options of Regenerative therapy for Osteoarthritis treatment? Regenerative Treatments are same-day procedures, and the options are: Prolotherapy, o Platelet Rich Plasma or PRP Therapy. o Mesenchymal cell therapy (MCT) o Stromal Vascular Fraction Therapy (SVF) o

8. What are the benefits of Regenerative Treatment? Minimal-invasive procedure Same day procedure Joints become mobile within a few days after the Regenerative Treatment No ugly post-operative scars No need for prolonged joint rehabilitation

9. What results can be achieved with Regenerative therapy for Osteoarthritis? Pain and stiffness reduction Improved flexibility Improved mobility Muscular strengthening Reduced inflammation levels Reduced medication needs