Osteoarthritis is one of the most common joint conditions affecting nearly 50% of Americans over 65. Osteoarthritis is also called, wear-and-tear arthritis which develops when the cartilage between the bones in your joints deteriorates. Finally, a breakthrough in medical science introduced regenerative medicine as an effective treatment option for arthritis.
Cartilage is a slick, tough tissue that cushions joints to keep the bones from rubbing together. But with age and use, the cartilage begins to diminish, and the bones begin to rub against one another. As a result, it’s this friction that causes the pain, swelling, and stiffness that characterizes arthritis.
Besides, there are plenty of treatment options out there for arthritis, from oral pain relievers to joint injections. But unfortunately, many modern treatment options focus on the symptoms of arthritis and not what causes pain in the first place.
If the traditional arthritis treatments don’t effectively relieve your pain, Teddrick Dunson, MD, of Thrive Pain Management in Irving, Texas, is here to help. He is proud to offer the latest in regenerative medicine therapies for people living with osteoarthritis.
Learn more about this game-changing approach to arthritis pain, then call or book online for your first appointment.
Regenerative medicine gives your body the power to heal itself
Arthritis pain appears when the bones in your joints grind together. The traditional treatments for this condition focus on reducing or covering up the pain, swelling, and stiffness, but they often don’t address the cause behind the symptoms.
Regenerative medicine therapy is different. It gives your body stimulation to heal itself and to improve the underlying condition while treating symptoms. At Thrive Pain Management, Dr. Dunson offers stem cells, platelet-rich plasma, and other therapies for patients suffering from osteoarthritis.
Stem cell therapy for osteoarthritis
Stem cells are powerful cells found in your body indicated for osteoarthritis because it promotes growth and repair of tissue. This therapy involves taking a sample of stem cells from your bone marrow and reinjecting them into the joints affected by arthritis.
When Dr. Dunson injects the stem cells into your damaged joints, it begins to take effect. It works by reducing the inflammation, repair the damaged tissue, and cartilage. The newly-grown cartilage helps cushion joints.
Platelet-rich plasma for osteoarthritis
Another popular treatment for people with osteoarthritis is the platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy. PRP is a solution that’s derived from your blood and processed in a centrifuge. This solution contains hundreds of growth factors — special proteins that stimulate healthy cell growth.
Dr. Dunson takes a small sample of blood from your arm and creates the PRP. Then, he injects it into the arthritic joints. The growth factors present from plasma stimulate new tissue and cartilage growth while reducing swelling and inflammation.
Regenerative medicine is a game-changing treatment option for patients who haven’t found effective pain relief with other popular arthritis treatments. Hence, it’s the key to end your joint pain.
Finally, you don’t have to live with arthritis treatment that doesn’t work. Learn more about regenerative medicine for osteoarthritis by booking your first appointment by phone or online today.
