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Stem Cell Therapy

Stem cell therapy is an advanced form of regenerative medicine that uses specialized cells to help repair damaged tissues, reduce inflammation, and improve healing. Stem cells are unique because they can develop into different types of cells and support tissue repair. In pain management, stem cell therapy is used to treat chronic musculoskeletal and nerve-related conditions, especially when traditional treatments have not provided lasting relief.

What Conditions Does This Treatment Help?

Stem cell therapy may be used to treat:
  • Joint pain (knee, hip, shoulder)
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Chronic low back and neck pain
  • Degenerative disc disease
  • Tendon and ligament injuries
  • Neuropathic (nerve-related) pain

How Does Stem Cell Therapy Work?

Stem cells support healing through multiple mechanisms:
  • Differentiate into new cells to replace damaged tissue
  • Release growth factors that promote healing
  • Reduce inflammation in affected areas
  • Support repair of cartilage, tendons, and nerves
These regenerative effects may help improve function and reduce pain over time.

What to Expect During the Procedure

Before the Procedure
  • Evaluation of your condition and imaging
  • Discussion of prior treatments and goals
During the Procedure
  • Stem cells are obtained from your body (commonly bone marrow or similar sources)
  • Processed and prepared for injection
  • Injected into the affected area under imaging guidance
  • Procedure typically takes 60–90 minutes
After the Procedure
  • Mild soreness or swelling may occur
  • Most patients go home the same day

Benefits of Stem Cell Therapy

✔ Focuses on healing and tissue regeneration
✔ Minimally invasive, no major surgery
✔ May improve pain and function
✔ Uses biologic material from your own body
✔ Can delay or avoid surgery in some cases

Studies show improvements in pain and function in certain orthopedic conditions, though outcomes can vary.

Who Is a Good Candidate?

You may be a candidate if you:
  • Have chronic joint or musculoskeletal pain
  • Have mild to moderate degeneration or injury
  • Have not improved with medications or therapy
  • Want a non-surgical, regenerative option
👉 Best suited for patients looking for long-term healing rather than temporary relief

Risks & Side Effects

While generally safe, stem cell therapy may include:
  • Temporary pain or swelling at injection site
  • Infection or bleeding (rare)
  • Variable results depending on condition
  • Rare but serious risks reported in some cases
👉 Research highlights the need for careful patient selection and ongoing clinical evaluation.

When Is This Treatment Recommended?

Stem cell therapy is typically recommended when:
  • Conservative treatments have failed
  • Pain is due to degeneration or tissue damage
  • Patients want to avoid surgery
  • Long-term healing is the goal
👉 It is positioned as an advanced regenerative option (before or instead of surgery)

Recovery & Results

  • Mild soreness for a few days
  • Improvement begins over weeks to months
  • Healing is gradual as tissues regenerate
  • Results may last months to years
👉 Some patients may require repeat or combination therapies

FAQs

 It is approved for certain medical conditions, but many pain-related uses are still being studied.
 It aims to improve healing, but results vary depending on the condition.
 Most patients notice improvement over several weeks to months.
 It may delay or avoid surgery in some cases, but not all patients are candidates.

Contact Us

Take the first step toward a pain-free life. Contact Kansas Pain Management today to schedule a consultation and learn more about how stem cell therapy can help you regain mobility and improve your quality of life.

Treatment Offered By Kansas Pain Management

Kansas Pain Management offers a comprehensive pain treatment plan that is tailored to each patient’s specific needs. The first step is a thorough evaluation, which includes a medical history, physical examination, and diagnostic testing, if necessary.
Treatment options may include medications, physical therapy, injections, or surgery, depending on the underlying cause of the pain.

Kansas Pain Management also offers a range of minimally invasive procedures to help alleviate pain and restore function. With board-certified and fellowship-trained physicians, Kansas Pain Management is committed to providing the highest quality care for patients suffering from pain. You can book an appointment with us at Overland Park, Lawrence, Leavenworth/Lansing, Roeland Park, etc. We also serve nearby locations like Ottawa, Missouri, Topeka, Belton, Manhattan, Lee’s Summit, Johnson County & Kansas areas.

FAQs

Stem cells are harvested from bone marrow or adipose tissue and injected into the affected area to stimulate healing, tissue regeneration, and inflammation reduction.

It helps manage osteoarthritis, tendon and ligament injuries, degenerative disc disease, rotator cuff injuries, sciatica, joint pain, stiffness, and sports injuries.

Yes, it is commonly used for osteoarthritis of the knee, hip, and shoulder to promote tissue repair and reduce inflammation.

Benefits include natural healing, minimal invasiveness, pain reduction, tissue regeneration, and improved mobility.

You will undergo evaluation, harvesting of stem cells, processing of the cells, and image-guided injection into the affected area.