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Different procedures are used depending on each individual case. However, a local anaesthetic will be given to numb any pain. You will be fully awake during all procedures in our clinic.

The Regenerative therapy procedure is performed in an outpatient setting and only takes up to two hours. No general anaesthesia is required, and most patients don’t need post-operative pain medication. After the procedure, patients typically return to work within a week or two and may resume physical activity much faster than after invasive surgery. Many patients report feeling marked improvement in their joint within one to three months.

For the procedure, Enhanced PRP and cell concentrates are obtained from your body and prepared for injection. Once injected, cells follow inflammatory signals from damaged tissues and travel to the injured areas. These cells have multiple ways of repairing these damaged areas from inducing the production of natural anti-inflammatories which can assist with Osteoarthritis pain and swelling in the joint area to kick-starting the healing in injuries and stimulating regeneration. The anti-inflammatory effect lasts from 2-3 months. From there, you can see continued gradual improvement as the cells help provide healing to the affected area. However, you should not expect to see the full effect of the treatment earlier than six months, especially in the case of joint interventions. Variables like the type of disease or condition, age, lifestyle, comorbidities, general health and other factors also affect the outcome and length of recovery.

Regenerative treatments and advanced cell therapies have now been utilised in clinical practice to treat degenerative knees, hips and shoulders for many years and are demonstrating excellent results. Patients see a marked reduction in pain as well as improvement in cartilage quality. A variety of well-founded clinical trials have been conducted on cell therapy to manage and treat chronic pain. The trials concerning Regenerative therapies are widely published online (e.g. PubMed) and are readily available for all to access. Regenerative treatments are proving to be both a safe and effective means of treating many conditions. These treatments allow the body to heal and regenerate in ways that were thought impossible before. Regenerative technology provides a natural alternative to medication and surgeries, which may be more harmful and invasive in some cases. Regenerative therapy procedures are quickly becoming a first-line treatment for chronic pain, degenerative joint disease, like arthritis or osteoarthritis and other various conditions providing a minimally invasive option to avoid invasive surgical repair. There are also numerous Medica Stem Cells clinic patient testimonials on our website for your review.

As with any medical procedure, the final outcome of the treatment and extent of improvement varies from one patient to another and cannot be guaranteed. Regenerative therapy is an ortho biological treatment where your body does the healing. Therefore treatment outcome depends on various factors like the type and severity of the condition, age, lifestyle, general health, comorbidities and other factors.

The most common reasons for the injections not to be as effective are smoking, drinking alcohol, excess weight, not participating in exercise or physiotherapy, not addressing gait issue and a negative attitude to start with or lack of motivation. Please note that results, hence, cannot be guaranteed, and in a small percentage of patients, cellular injections will not be effective.

The recovery time can vary depending on the condition that is being treated. However, following injections, it is advisable to take it easy for about two weeks and avoid long walks or standing for long periods, especially in case of knee or hip treatment. If you work in an office or as a driver, it is possible to return to work immediately. After the two weeks, you can gradually increase your activity. You will most likely be able to return to light work after two weeks, depending on the nature of your job. However, full instructions will be given on the day.

Regenerative therapy is an ortho biological treatment and needs some time for the cells to repair the damaged or injured cells in the affected areas. The time it takes to work is very individual for every patient. Most patients will experience reduced pain and improved mobility over time. Generally speaking, you could start to see noticeable improvement after 30 days. However, you should not expect to see the full effect of the treatment earlier than six months, especially in the case of joint interventions. Variables like the type of disease or condition, age, lifestyle, comorbidities, general health and other factors also affect the outcome and length of recovery.