{"id":9339,"date":"2026-08-21T14:33:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T11:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leonidou.alexandros.aboutdev.gr\/vlastokyttara-ston-wmo-kai-sto-gonato\/"},"modified":"2026-09-22T14:52:53","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T11:52:53","slug":"vlastokyttara-ston-wmo-kai-sto-gonato","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/leonidou.alexandros.aboutdev.gr\/en\/vlastokyttara-ston-wmo-kai-sto-gonato\/","title":{"rendered":"Stem Cells in the Shoulder and Knee"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"9339\" class=\"elementor elementor-9339 elementor-6963\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8a946a wd-section-stretch-content e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a8a946a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e32776 wd-el-breadcrumbs text-left 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class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ddddefc elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon\" data-id=\"ddddefc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b45e011 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b45e011\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-462b0c0 color-scheme-inherit text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"462b0c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Stem cells are one of the most advanced biological (orthobiological) methods used in orthopaedics, aiming to enhance the body\u2019s natural ability to heal. Stem cell therapy is applied in selected cases and always after a comprehensive clinical and imaging evaluation.<\/p><p>The main applications include relieving the symptoms of early arthritis in the shoulder and knee, as well as their complementary use during surgical repair of a shoulder tendon tear to support healing.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ca75fb color-scheme-inherit text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9ca75fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>It is important to clarify from the beginning that stem cells are not a miraculous or universal solution. They represent a targeted, autologous therapy that, in appropriate cases, may reduce pain, improve functionality, and support recovery. The decision on whether this treatment is suitable for you is always made on an i<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d234640 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d234640\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/leonidou.alexandros.aboutdev.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/vlastokytara-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-9340\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/leonidou.alexandros.aboutdev.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/vlastokytara-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/leonidou.alexandros.aboutdev.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/vlastokytara-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/leonidou.alexandros.aboutdev.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/vlastokytara-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/leonidou.alexandros.aboutdev.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/vlastokytara.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb36a9d color-scheme-inherit text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eb36a9d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>What Are Stem Cells and How Do They Work?<\/h2><p>Stem cells are primitive cells of the body with the ability to multiply and differentiate into various types of tissue. In orthopaedics, autologous adult mesenchymal cells are used, meaning cells that are derived from the patient\u2019s own body. Because they are autologous, the risk of rejection or allergic reaction is minimal.<\/p><p>These cells are usually obtained from:<\/p><ul><li><p>the bone marrow, through aspiration and concentration,<\/p><\/li><li><p>adipose tissue, through the collection of a small amount of fat.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>Their role is not simply to replace damaged tissue. They mainly act by regulating inflammation and releasing factors that improve the biological environment of the joint or tendon, thereby enhancing the body\u2019s natural healing process. Together with PRP and hyaluronic acid, they belong to the family of biological therapies.<\/p><h2>Stem Cells in the Knee for Symptoms of Early Arthritis<\/h2><p>In early knee arthritis (osteoarthritis), cartilage begins to deteriorate and symptoms such as pain, stiffness, and limitations in daily activities appear. The injection of stem cells into the joint aims to reduce inflammation, relieve pain, and improve function, allowing the patient to delay or avoid more invasive solutions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-003ec09 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"003ec09\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/leonidou.alexandros.aboutdev.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/vlastokytara-2-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-9341\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/leonidou.alexandros.aboutdev.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/vlastokytara-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/leonidou.alexandros.aboutdev.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/vlastokytara-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/leonidou.alexandros.aboutdev.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/vlastokytara-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/leonidou.alexandros.aboutdev.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/vlastokytara-2.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-936c63b color-scheme-inherit text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"936c63b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The data available to date is encouraging, but remains limited and under continuous study. Some patients experience significant improvement, while in others the benefit is smaller. The method provides the best results in the early stages of arthritis. In advanced degeneration, where arthroplasty is indicated, stem cells cannot regenerate the damaged joint and do not replace surgical treatment.<\/p><h2>Stem Cells in the Shoulder for Symptoms of Early Arthritis<\/h2><p>Similarly, in early shoulder arthritis, stem cell injections may help reduce pain and improve mobility. The shoulder is a joint with a wide range of motion, and pain caused by arthritis can significantly affect daily life.<\/p><p>As with the knee, the goal is symptom relief and support of function in the early stages, not reversal of advanced damage. The suitability of the method is determined after clinical examination and imaging assessment.<\/p><h2>Stem Cells as a Supplement During Shoulder Tendon Tear Repair<\/h2><p>A <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leonidou.gr\/en\/omos\/rixi-strofikou-petalou\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rotator cuff tear<\/a> <\/span>(shoulder tendon tear) is often treated with<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/leonidou.gr\/en\/arthroskopisi\/arthroskopisi-omou\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">arthroscopic repair<\/a><\/span>. One of the challenges of this procedure is tendon healing to the bone, particularly in patients with factors that make healing more difficult, such as age, the size or chronicity of the tear, and tissue quality.<\/p><p>In selected cases, stem cells can be applied as an adjunct during repair, at the tendon\u2013bone interface, with the aim of enhancing the biological environment for healing. Early studies suggest that this approach may support healing and functional recovery, with a good safety profile. However, it remains a complementary method: it does not replace proper surgical technique or the rehabilitation programme that follows, and its application is decided individually for each patient.<\/p><h2>How Is Stem Cell Therapy Performed?<\/h2><p>The treatment is autologous and minimally invasive. The exact procedure depends on the application:<\/p><ul><li><p><strong>As an injection in the shoulder or knee:<\/strong> A small amount of bone marrow or adipose tissue is collected and immediately processed to concentrate the cells. The preparation is then injected into the affected area, often with ultrasound guidance for greater accuracy. The procedure is performed in a clinic or day-care setting, under local anaesthesia, without hospital admission.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>As a supplement during surgical repair:<\/strong> The cells are applied during the arthroscopic procedure at the repair site.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>After injection, relative unloading of the area is recommended for a few days and, where needed, combined with physiotherapy and activity modification.<\/p><h2>Which Patients Are Suitable Candidates?<\/h2><p>Stem cell therapy is not suitable for everyone. Patients who may benefit include:<\/p><ul><li><p>Patients with symptoms of early arthritis in the shoulder or knee.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Patients wishing to delay or avoid a more invasive treatment, where this is possible.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Patients with a shoulder tendon tear undergoing surgical repair and with factors that may impair healing.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>Conversely, the method is not indicated for advanced arthritis where arthroplasty is required, active infection, or certain specific health conditions. The final decision is always made on an individual basis after clinical examination and imaging assessment.<\/p><h2>Safety and Possible Side Effects<\/h2><p>Because stem cells are obtained from the patient\u2019s own body, the method has a very good safety profile, with minimal risk of allergy or rejection. The most common side effects are temporary and mild, such as local pain or swelling at the application site for a few days. Serious complications are rare. As with any medical procedure, the doctor will provide detailed information about the benefits and potential risks before treatment.<\/p><h2>What to Expect \u2013 Realistic Expectations<\/h2><p>When improvement occurs, it is usually gradual and appears over several weeks. Results vary between patients and depend on the type and stage of the condition. A realistic goal is relief of symptoms, improvement of function, and, in the case of arthritis, delaying progression, rather than complete regeneration of a worn joint. The best results occur when treatment is incorporated into a comprehensive plan combined with appropriate rehabilitation.<\/p><h2>Stem Cells, PRP, and Hyaluronic Acid<\/h2><p>These three methods belong to biological therapies, but they work differently:<\/p><ul><li><p><strong>PRP (platelet-rich plasma)<\/strong> uses growth factors derived from the patient\u2019s blood.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Hyaluronic acid<\/strong> improves joint lubrication and protection.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Stem cells<\/strong> represent a cellular approach aimed at regulating inflammation and supporting healing.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>No single method is universally the best. The appropriate choice, or combination of treatments, depends on the condition, its stage, and the characteristics of each patient.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c8ff3ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"c8ff3ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;all_collapsed&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2100\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2100\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Are Stem Cells Safe? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2100\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f27dc0b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f27dc0b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b69f54a color-scheme-inherit text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b69f54a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes. Since this is an autologous therapy, using cells from the patient\u2019s own body, the risk of allergy or rejection is minimal. Side effects are usually mild and<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2101\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2101\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Does the procedure hurt and do I need hospitalisation? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2101\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b572c99 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b572c99\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8506e95 color-scheme-inherit text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8506e95\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The injection is performed under local anaesthesia, in a clinic or day-care setting, without the need for hospitalisation. Discomfort is usually minimal.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2102\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2102\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How long will it take to see results? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2102\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7d92eb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d7d92eb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45cd638 color-scheme-inherit text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"45cd638\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Improvement is usually gradual and appears over several weeks, while it varies from patient to patient.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2103\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2103\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> When can I return to my activities? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-element elementor-element-2126c83 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2103\" data-id=\"2126c83\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83a4bd5 color-scheme-inherit text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"83a4bd5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>After an injection, relative unloading of the area is usually recommended for a few days before gradually returning to daily activities. When stem cells are used as a supplement during surgery, the recovery time is mainly determined by the surgery itself and the physiotherapy programme.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2104\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2104\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How long does the effect last and are repeat treatments needed? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-element elementor-element-8834448 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2104\" data-id=\"8834448\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2597c81 color-scheme-inherit text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2597c81\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The duration of the effect varies depending on the condition, its stage, and each individual patient. In some cases, repeat treatment or combination with other therapies may be required, which is evaluated during follow-up.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2105\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2105\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can Stem Cells Treat Arthritis or Regenerate Cartilage? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-element elementor-element-0174644 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2105\" data-id=\"0174644\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3de9009 color-scheme-inherit text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3de9009\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>No. Their goal is to relieve symptoms and support functionality, mainly in the early stages. They do not restore a joint with advanced degeneration and do not replace arthroplasty when it is indicated.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2106\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"7\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2106\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What Is the Difference Compared to PRP? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-element elementor-element-95bd92b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2106\" data-id=\"95bd92b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3b1908 color-scheme-inherit text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c3b1908\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>PRP uses growth factors derived from blood, while stem cells represent a cellular approach. They often work as complementary treatments.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2107\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"8\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2107\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can I combine them with shoulder surgery? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-element elementor-element-ab5b924 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2107\" data-id=\"ab5b924\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50b488c color-scheme-inherit text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"50b488c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In selected cases of tendon tears, stem cells are applied as a complementary treatment during arthroscopic repair to support healing.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2108\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"9\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2108\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Where Are Stem Cells Obtained From? 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