OrthopedicInvestigational · Not FDA approved

Stem Cell Procedures
for Knee Osteoarthritis.

An investigational cellular procedure being explored for adults with knee osteoarthritis. Outcomes vary by patient and are not guaranteed.

Submitting an intake does not establish a physician-patient relationship and does not constitute a medical recommendation. Procedures discussed are investigational and have not been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. Outcomes vary and are not predictable in advance.

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Submit a confidential intake

A patient-services advocate will review your information and, if appropriate, refer you to an independent state-licensed physician for a consultation. Submitting this form does not establish a physician-patient relationship.

HIPAA-compliant intake. Adults 18+ only.

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— 01 / Overview

Understanding
Knee Osteoarthritis.

Knee osteoarthritis is the progressive breakdown of articular cartilage and surrounding tissue. Conventional medical care typically includes activity modification, physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medication, hyaluronic-acid or corticosteroid injections, and — in advanced cases — joint replacement surgery. Mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) procedures are an investigational, non-FDA-approved option being studied as a possible adjunct or alternative to those conventional pathways. The procedure typically involves a single image-guided intra-articular injection of an MSC-derived product. Whether and to what extent any patient experiences benefit is not predictable in advance.

— 02 / Approach Discussed

How network physicians
may approach this.

The description below is informational. Any specific protocol is a clinical decision determined by the treating physician based on the patient's individual evaluation.

An ultrasound-guided intra-articular injection of an MSC-derived product, generally followed by a structured rehabilitation protocol determined by the treating physician. Time-to-effect, magnitude of effect, and durability vary by patient and are not guaranteed.

— 03 / Who Inquires

Adults who typically
consult network physicians.

  • Adults with imaging-confirmed knee osteoarthritis
  • Adults who have not achieved their goals with conservative care
  • Adults seeking to discuss investigational options with a licensed physician

The above is for general information only. Whether any procedure is appropriate is a clinical decision determined by the treating physician at consultation.

— 04 / Framework States

States where knee osteoarthritis
is discussed by network physicians.

FDA & FTC Disclosure

The procedures discussed on this page are investigational and have not been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for the indication described. Statements regarding stem cell procedures on this page have not been evaluated by the FDA. Nothing on this page is intended to diagnose, treat, cure, mitigate, or prevent any disease. Any patient stories shown are individual experiences. Outcomes vary by patient and are not predictable in advance. Whether any procedure is appropriate is a clinical decision made between the patient and an independent state-licensed treating physician.