How is stem cell therapy different from PRP for ACL tears?
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I tore my ACL a few years ago and had surgery, but now my knee still aches after long walks or workouts. My doctor says I have early cartilage damage. Would stem cell therapy help repair this, or is it only useful for more advanced arthritis? Also, I have heard that platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is another option. How does it compare to stem cells for joint recovery?
Kindly suggest.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I understand your concern.
Stem cell treatment for ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injury repairs the damaged cartilage tissues and enables the regeneration of healthy tissue. Stem cell therapy for ACL ligament repair is a minimally invasive, non-surgical procedure where the autologous stem cells are injected into the injured knee ligament without any surgery. The idea behind PRP (platelet-rich plasma) is to give the damaged area a boost. In stem cell therapy, however, these cells can directly replace cells you've lost through wear and tear. This is useful if your joint has lost the ability to replace its damaged tissue.
Stem cell therapy is a more advanced treatment compared to PRP therapy. PRP therapy recruits growth factors in the injured area to aid in healing. Stem cell therapy not only does the same thing that PRP offers, which is initiating the body's repair response, but it also enhances stem cell activity for regeneration.
I hope this information helps you.
Thank you.
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