Written By: Tavishi Dogra | Updated : October 18, 2024 8:15 AM IST
Medically Verified By: Dr Sharmila Tulpule, Founder Orthobiologix Biotech Pvt. Ltd & Niteen Tulpule, Director, Orthobiologix Biotech Pvt. Ltd
Joint protection techniques dramatically aid in maintaining independence and managing the condition.
Joint pathologies, such as osteoarthritis (OA), represent some of the most common musculoskeletal disorders, affecting millions of people worldwide. Traditional therapies, which include drugs, physical therapy, and surgery, aim to control symptoms like pain and inflammation. Regenerative medicine, on the other hand, has become a viable treatment option for joint diseases by addressing the underlying causes of joint degeneration. Regenerative medicine uses biological molecules to repair damaged tissues and restore function.
It is a degenerative joint ailment that is increasingly treatable with regenerative therapies. One of the most essential regeneration treatments is Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), which delivers growth factors that encourage tissue repair and lower inflammation by utilising a concentrated source of the patient's platelets. Another option is adipose-derived stem cell therapy, where stem cells from fat tissue are injected into the affected joint to regenerate damaged cartilage and reduce pain. Bone marrow-derived stem cell therapy also shows promise for cartilage repair in OA.
These therapies are part of a broader field known as Orthobiologics, which harnesses the body's natural substances cells, blood components, and growth factors to stimulate regeneration and healing in damaged tissues.
Adipose stem cell therapy is a promising and recent regenerative treatment. It involves harvesting fat from a patient, processing and extracting stem cells, and injecting them into the affected joint. Fat is abundantly available and easily harvested, making it a good source of stem cells. The pool of these cells effectively reduces inflammation and promotes healing and regeneration in various MSK diseases, including Osteoarthritis.
Many studies have been published in the last few years about Adipose Stem cells and their positive effects on degenerative joint disorders, including cartilage regeneration. They are particularly indicated in OA patients who do not want surgery or want to postpone it.
