Knee Pain Treatment in Charlotte, NC

For many patients, yes. The results last several years and in some cases indefinitely. For others, particularly those with very advanced arthritis, the treatment may delay surgery significantly rather than eliminate it. Our physicians will tell you which category they believe you fall into based on your imaging and examination.

An orthopedic surgeon’s regenerative options, when offered, are typically a single PRP injection using a basic centrifuge system: a single spin, standard concentration. NeoGenix uses the only FDA-approved three-spin, high-dose PRP system available, and our stem cell protocols combine both bone marrow and adipose sources at concentrations most practices don’t achieve. Regenerative medicine is all we do.

Knee conditions are the most common treatment at NeoGenix. Our physicians have performed more than 6,000 stem cell and PRP procedures since 2016 across all conditions, with knee osteoarthritis and meniscus injuries representing the largest share.

The knee joint is numbed with a local anesthetic before any injection. Most patients describe mild pressure during the procedure, similar to a cortisone shot. There’s no general anesthesia involved. Most patients leave the office the same day and return to light activity within a few days.

Most patients notice initial improvement within 4 to 8 weeks. The most significant results typically occur between 3 and 6 months as the regenerative process matures. The PRP booster injection at the 2 to 3 month mark is an important part of maximizing the outcome.

Most insurance plans do not currently cover regenerative medicine procedures. We’re transparent about pricing during your free consultation with no surprises. Out-of-town patients receive a $500 travel voucher toward treatment cost.

Apart from conventional treatments like rest, medication, and in some cases, surgery, regenerative medicine offers options like stem cell therapy and PRP Treatments. This involves using the body’s own cells to promote healing and regeneration in the damaged knee tissue.

No. We treat patients from across North Carolina, South Carolina, and around the country. Our Charlotte office is at 16147 Lancaster Hwy #140, and our Lake Norman office is at 19475 Old Jetton Rd #102 in Cornelius. Find which office is closest to you here!

Osteoarthritis is a chronic degenerative, progressive disease resulting in cartilage degeneration, osteophytes, and loss of joint function. Why doesn’t cartilage in knee joints self-repair similar to a cut on your hand or a broken bone? Why can’t our body repair damaged knee cartilage before it gets thinner and thinner, eventually leading to denuded areas of bone on bone arthritis?

The simple reason is that knee joints do not have adequate circulation. There is no artery inside any joint. Cartilage gets oxygen and nutrients that diffuse or dissolve tissue fluid from the underlying bones. This circulation is enough to keep it alive but is not adequate to repair the damage with trauma, repetitive use, and aging. Over time and after trauma, our joint cartilage starts to wear out, sometimes slowly over the years and sometimes very quickly over a few months.

The meniscus is one of the most susceptible areas of the knee to degeneration and tearing. Surgeries and arthroscopic procedures are very common treatments for meniscus tears, however, the verdict is in. Medical studies have now proven beyond any doubt that most surgeries and arthroscopic procedures for meniscus problems are absolutely no better than conservative, non-operative treatment. Yet meniscus surgery continues to be one of the most frequently performed surgeries in the country. Why? Because it’s lucrative for the doctor and insurance companies pay for it. Stem cell therapy for a torn meniscus can be just as beneficial with none of the risk, expense, prolonged recovery, and morbidity of a surgical procedure.

So called ‘Jumper’s Knee’ results from repeated high impact stress on the patellar tendon. Stem cell therapy has been proven to heal tears and sprains in this tendon, allowing patients to resume their previous level of activity. The recovery is quick and the treatment is safer than cortisone shots.

Stem Cell Therapy for ACL Tears and Strains
Stem Cell Therapy for PCL Tears and Strains
Stem Cell Therapy for LCL Tears and Strains
Stem Cell Therapy for MCL Tears and Strains

Stem cell therapy has proven to be so successful for ligament damage in knees, that many professional athletes have now chosen it as their standard of care for knee injury treatment. One thing to be aware of is most people who undergo surgery for knee ligament tears go on to develop arthritis in that same knee years later, so avoiding surgery is important if possible. An MRI or ultrasound exam will provide a good prognostic indicator to determine the severity of the ligament tear or strain.

Osteoarthritis is a chronic degenerative, progressive disease resulting in cartilage degeneration, osteophytes, and loss of joint function. Why doesn’t cartilage in knee joints self-repair similar to a cut on your hand or a broken bone? Why can’t our body repair damaged knee cartilage before it gets thinner and thinner, eventually leading to denuded areas of bone on bone arthritis?

The simple reason is that knee joints do not have adequate circulation. There is no artery inside any joint. Cartilage gets oxygen and nutrients that diffuse or dissolve tissue fluid from the underlying bones. This circulation is enough to keep it alive but is not adequate to repair the damage with trauma, repetitive use, and aging. Over time and after trauma, our joint cartilage starts to wear out, sometimes slowly over the years and sometimes very quickly over a few months.