Cutting-Edge Procedure Using Stem Cells Seen as Way to Avoid Hip Replacement Surgery
Like most tissues in the human body, bones are formed by living cells, and like all cells, they need blood vessels to deliver nutrients and oxygen. Sometimes that delivery system fails due to a rare condition called avascular necrosis or AVN. “Avascular necrosis means bone death. That happens due to lack of blood supply to the bone. And that leads to deterioration of the hip that can need a hip replacement
That’s what happened to Tania Rodriguez. The 45-year-old was a physically active woman who suddenly developed searing hip pain.
Then she found Dr. Karkare, who suggested a cutting-edge way to avoid a replacement.
“I use the patient’s own stem cells, concentrate them, and inject them into the hip using very small drill holes … Leads to excellent regeneration of bone and cartilage,” Karkare said.
Rodriguez was able to avoid a replacement and is rehabbing her hip, getting back to full activity.
https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2022/01/21/hip-replacement-surgery-avascular-necrosis-avn-stem-cells-dr-nakul-karkare/
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