Stem Cell Therapy for Knees

Adult Stem Cells are a New Alternative to Knee Replacement

The knee is a complex joint placed under an extreme amount of stress each and every day during normal tasks, work activities and athletics. When the articular cartilage that covers each bone within the knee begins to break down from the natural aging process or from constant joint wear and tear, individuals living in the Denver, Vail and Aspen, Colorado communities often experience ongoing knee pain, inflammation and stiffness. Once articular cartilage degenerates to a certain extent and bone is rubbing against bone, a knee repair becomes more urgent to alleviate painful symptoms. In the past, a total knee replacement was usually the only option recommended to patients. Today, Dr. Matthew Provencher offers a new alternative to knee replacement known as stem cell therapy for knees.

Stem Cell Therapy as a Non-Surgical Knee Repair

Even though osteoarthritis is the most common joint disorder in America, there is no cure for this chronic condition. Many patients begin a knee repair treatment plan with non-surgical options that include rest, modified activities, weight loss, medications and a detailed physical therapy program.

Unfortunately, many patients still experience additional deterioration of articular cartilage since osteoarthritis is progressive. Dr. Provencher can now help many individuals prolong or eliminate the need for painful knee replacement surgery and a lengthy rehabilitation with stem cell therapy for knees. This innovative alternative to knee replacement is an ideal solution for countless people in the Greater Denver area.

What is Stem Cell Therapy for Knees?

Autologous stem cells, also referred to as adult stem cells, have a natural ability to modulate inflammation, as well as regenerate and stabilize articular cartilage, in arthritic joints. This form of regenerative medicine as a knee repair is safe and effective since it utilizes a patient’s very own adult stem cells found in their bone marrow. Stem cell therapy for knees using autologous stem cells eliminates the risk of infection, disease transmission and tissue rejection that is linked to the controversial fetal stem cell treatments.

This alternative to knee replacement requires Dr. Provencher to begin treatment by harvesting a small sample of bone marrow directly from the patient, usually from the hip. After the bone marrow is collected, it is spun in a special machine called a centrifuge to separate the adult stem cells, platelets and plasma from the red blood cells. The three healing agents are then combined and Dr. Provencher injects them directly into the arthritic joint to promote cartilage regeneration and accelerate healing.

If you live in the Denver, Vail and Aspen, Colorado area and would like more resources on osteoarthritis knee repair options, or would like to discuss stem cell therapy for knees as an alternative to knee replacement, please contact the orthopedic office of Dr. Matthew Provencher today.

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James Wilson

Oct 11, 2024

by James Wilson on Matthew Provencher, MD

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Wow the Steadman clinic and Doctor Matthew Provencher now that;s a super combination of expertise, experience, empathy, skill and a cherry picked staff with truly outstanding nurses and professional support staff. I was scared of shoulder surgery until I read Dr. Provencher BIO and talked to him. If your considering shoulder replacement surgery this is the place. In three weeks out now and people are amazed at my ability of movement and flexibility I have now. I love the Steadman Clinic and Dr. Matthew Provencher, He's Superman

Anne Miller

Jun 18, 2024

by Anne Miller on Matthew Provencher, MD

Grateful to Dr Provencher and his team

I am a 75-year old, active, athletic woman. Over the last few years, both of my shoulders reached a point where severe arthritis was affecting even day to day tasks. It started with one shoulder in 2021 and recently the second reverse shoulder replacement – both with Dr Provencher. Before my first one, I had received various recommendations including adjusting my lifestyle. Dr Provencher looked at my MRI and x-ray and asked what I enjoy doing and was quick to let me know I could be back to my active lifestyle soon – and he was right. He reads images faster and more accurately than any doctor I have consulted. He has many options available and if you need surgery he is the one to do it. Surgery is quick and the recovery is much easier than I anticipated. I am 10 days out from my second reverse shoulder and have no pain and gaining mobility already! My case for both shoulders was a bit more complicated due to bone integrity, severe arthritis and bicep tears. Dr Provencher has dealt innovatively with both complications and makes it seem straightforward although I know it was not. He is not only one an extraordinary surgeon, but also, a caring human being who takes the time with his patients and makes himself available if questions arise. His team is second to none – Maddy, Madison, Sam, Scott, Jasmin and in pre-op, Layla and Kevin – in terms of commitment, competence, compassion and responsiveness. Both times I have felt cared for and that resolving my situation mattered to him. Wherever you live, Dr Provencher and his team are the ones to trust. There is no need to live a compromised life!

Gene reiling

Jul 21, 2023

by Gene reiling on Matthew Provencher, MD

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If you are planning to see Dr Provencher ,do not hesitate ,do it. In 2018 Dr Provencher replaced my LCL. I had no complications and very little pain. I did my physical therapy as prescribed. I was able to ski 30 plus days the winter of 2019-2020. Before seeing dr Provencher I had spent a years time trying to solve my problem locally. I saw a pain specialist, orthopedic urgent care and a orthopedic surgeon. All had access to an mri done locally. It was also read by local radiologist. Pain dr gave injections as did orthopedic urgent care. No relief from pain. Orthopedic surgeon told me about arthritis, meniscus needing cleaning up and general deterioration from age. Told me to take ibuprofen for pain. At that time I reached out to Steadman Clinic. By luck of the draw I was assigned Dr Provencher. I took with me the mri that had been done locally and viewed by 3 local Drs and 1 PA. It took Dr Provencher less than a minute to tell me my problem was my LCL after viewing my mri. He told me my options . I selected surgery as I wanted to continue an active life style. It was a complete success!!

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