Stem Cell Therapy For Knee Pain Source -http://healthfirstmagazine.blogspot.com/2016/09/stem-cell-therapy-for-knee-pain.html
W H AT AR E TH E M O S T C O M M O N C A US E S O F K N E E PAI N ? Knee pain is not at all uncommon. Many of us experience it for many different reasons. Injury, for instance, can cause knee pain.
1.ACL INJURY The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) connects your shinbone to your thighbone. If you are an athlete, you are familiar with ACL injuries.
2. FRACTURE The femur (thigh bone), patella (kneecap), tibia (shine bone), and fibula come together to form your knee. Each of these has the potential to be broken
3.TORN MENISCUS The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) connects your shinbone to your thighbone. If you are an athlete, you are familiar with ACL injuries.
4 .PATE LL AR TE NDI NITI S Tendinitis is caused by inflammation and irritation of the tendons. This happens to athletes who do a lot of jumping.
5 .H I P OR FOOT PAIN When your hip or foot is injured, your way of walking can be thrown off. This change in your natural gait may result in you developing knee pain.
6 .DI SL OC ATED K NE E C A P The patella (kneecap) can slip out of place. This, of course, results in knee pain.
7.LOOSE BODY Degradation of bone or cartilage can result in pieces breaking off. These free floating pieces can hinder knee joint movement and result in pain.
• Osteoarthritis
Th ere Are Hu n dreds O f Di fferen t Typ es O f Ar t h r it i s. Th ey Ca n Abso lu t ely Resu l t I n K n ee P ain .
• This type of arthritis is also known as degenerative arthritis. The wear-and-tear on your knee causes the cartilage to degrade. Without cartilage to cushion the joint, your knee will experience significant pain.
• Rheumatoid arthritis • This kind of arthritis is an autoimmune condition that can impact any joint in the body, including the knees.
• Gout • When uric acid crystals build up in a joint, it is called gout. It most commonly occurs in the big toe but it can happen in the knee.
• Septic arthritis • An infection within the knee joint. That causes swelling, pain and redness.
• Feel unstable like your knee is going to “give out”
W HE N D O YOU NE E D TO S E E A D O C TOR AB O U T K NE E PAI N?
• Notice an obvious deformity in your leg or knee • Cannot fully extend your knee • Have noteworthy knee swelling
While knee pain is not uncommon, it’s also not something that you simply need to bear. We all experience minor aches and pains depending on our activity. However, when your day-to-day life is disrupted due to knee pain, then you need to seek help. More specifically, contact a doctor if you:
• Cannot bear weight on your knee • Develop a fever
All of these symptoms are serious and should not be ignored. Knee pain may not be unusual but it can become incredibly serious if not treated properly.
• Rest, ice,
W H AT AR E S O M E C O M M O N T RE ATM E N T S F O R K N E E PAI N ? If you pain is minor, then you can treat your knees yourself.
• compression and elevation (RICE) are useful tools for self-care. • Additionally, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, etc.) can help relieve knee pain.
• Severe cases of knee pain may require surgery.
W I L L M Y I N S U RA N C E C OVE R S TE M C E L L TH E R A P Y ? Unfortunately, most stem cell treatments are not covered by health insurance. While you can check into your own personal plan, more often than not, you will have to pay for stem cell treatments yourself.
• Knee replacements are not uncommon. However, as regenerative medicine evolves, • There are more and more options for minimally invasive options. • Stem cell injections can be used to repair and regenerate lost tissue in your knees. • This can help with your knee pain by correcting the root cause.
• Stem cell therapy has great potential and there are FDA approved treatments available commercially. H OW D O I D E C I D E D WH E R E TO G E T S T E M C E L L TH E R A P Y F O R M Y K N E E PAI N ? When selecting a medical team to provide you stem cell treatments, it is incredibly important to do your homework. All across the globe, there are “clinicsâ€? that claim to have medical treatments for numerous ailments, including knee pain.
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