You know it is hip arthritis when you experience pain in or around either hip joint, groin, buttock or front thigh, especially if it gets worse when you move and is stiff in the mornings when you climb out of bed. Difficulty doing daily activities like walking, going up and down stairs, or simply getting up from a chair or out of a car can really put a crimp in a formerly active lifestyle.
Many people immediately begin looking into a hip replacement, but there are downsides to major joint surgeries. Perhaps you have heard about Regenerative Medicine – and treatments that use stem cells. Stem Cell Therapy can be quite effective in reducing the symptoms and progression of arthritis in joints like your hips – and may allow you to avoid or delay hip surgery.
Trusted by thousands of local patients in our San Antonio metropolitan area. Dr. Vernon H. Williams is a functional medicine doctor who specializes in innovative approaches for optimal health and wellness – including advanced Regenerative Medicine treatments like Stem Cell Therapy.
Texas Institute of Longevity, Aesthetics & Sexual Health, located in the Stone Oak neighborhood, nestled in the Hollywood Park enclave of North San Antonio is the place to find options you might not find anywhere else in San Antonio. If you are ready to see what Stem Cell Therapy can do to relieve the symptoms and progression of your Hip Arthritis, call and speak with one of our specialists at (210) 985-1700 or contact us online today!
Stem Cell Therapy for Hip Arthritis is a non-invasive alternative for patients seeking to address hip pain, inflammation and mobility issues - and to avoid or delay the need for a hip replacement. Orthopaedic stem cell therapy uses the body’s natural repair mechanisms and growth factors to ease chronic muscle and hip joint pain, relieving symptoms and slowing the progression of the disease.
By injecting stem cells into damaged and injured parts of the hip joint, these stem cells stimulate repair and regeneration while addressing pain and inflammation. As injured cells in your arthritis-damaged hips send out signals, stem cells respond by migrating to the injured tissue and releasing proteins (exosomes) that nourish and stimulate your own cells to begin regenerating.
Stem Cell Therapy is a leading-edge Regenerative Medicine treatment that triggers your body’s intrinsic self-healing abilities.
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) can assist with the regeneration of various tissues damaged by osteoarthritis, and they have the capacity to differentiate into cartilage, ligament, or bone cells. MSCs are adult stem cells that are most often harvested from:
These MSCs are referred to as "adult" stem cells because they are harvested from sources other than embryos, reducing the ethical concerns with embryonic stem cells.
If the joint has severe "bone-on-bone" damage, stem cells will not be effective. This therapy offers the most benefits to patients with mild to moderate hip osteoarthritis. Stem Cell Therapy offers a range of benefits, including:
Alternative to Surgery: Stem Cell Therapy may delay or prevent the need for hip replacement surgery.
Improved Joint Function: You can expect to feel early improvements within 4-12 weeks as inflammation is reduced. Significant improvements in mobility and joint function are usually seen in 3-6 months.
Relief from Pain and Inflammation: Injected cells release healing proteins that block inflammation and calm joint swelling.
Tissue Repair and Regeneration: Stem cells promote healing of worn cartilage and the surrounding soft tissue.
Reduced Risk of Rejection: Since stem cells are harvested from your own fat or bone marrow, your body will normally not reject them, as they might with foreign tissue.
Quick Recovery: Stem Cell Therapy is a minimally invasive procedure. You will be able to return to light activities in a few days, compared to months of recovery with a major joint replacement surgery.
Long-Lasting Results: Benefits from stem cell therapy for hip arthritis typically last 2 to 5 years. Some patients find longer relief, but it is not a permanent cure and repeated injections may be needed.
The benefits of Step Cell Therapy include all this and so much more – and in a personalized treatment plan that will create results and benefits designed specifically for you!
Our first step will be to conduct an initial consultation and review your medical and family history. We may require testing or imaging, but we will discuss with you why it may be necessary before we proceed. Once we determine you are a suitable candidate for Stem Cell Therapy for Hip Arthritis, your Stem Cell Therapy sessions can begin. Together, we will develop a comprehensive treatment plan for your hip arthritis and other health concerns.
It typically takes two to three months for injured tissue to regenerate, but results may vary depending on your pain levels, your overall health condition and how your body responds to the treatment.
We use Stem Cell Therapy not simply for arthritis but for torn ligaments, sprains, tendon inflammation, muscle pain, and pain in the hip, knee, shoulder, back or neck as well.
We offer advanced diagnostics. With precision testing, we are able to customize your care down to your unique biology. With our premium interventions, you will benefit from innovative therapies like stem cells, but also platelet-rich plasma (PRP), EmSculpt Neo body sculpting, and AO scans – and more!
Frequently, lifestyle modifications are encouraged during the healing process, most often involving your diet, physical activity and supplementation with certain nutrients.
Our expertise speaks for itself. Dr. Williams has a BA in Biology from Harvard University. He received his MD from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He serves as a Member of the Anti-Aging Group (AAG) Advisory Board. He also completed Physician Training and Certification in Age Management Medicine, jointly sponsored by The Cenegenics Education and Research Foundation (CERF) and the Foundation for Care Management (FCM).
Dr. Williams has extensive training in Lasers and Medical Spa procedures, and he is also a Fellow of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) and a Diplomat & Fellow of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Regenerative, & Functional Medicine (A4M), as well as an A4M Fellow of:
As well as training and expertise, Dr. Williams has over 30 years of experience and a record of successful patient outcomes.
At Texas Institute of Longevity, Aesthetics & Sexual Health in San Antonio, TX, we offer the most up-to-date evaluation and treatment methods to help you turn back time and rejuvenate your body, your skin, your health and your life. Whatever your particular health challenges – and at any age – we can help you change the course of how aging and conditions that come with aging, like arthritis, impact your future.
At Texas Institute of Longevity, Aesthetics & Sexual Health, we strive to customize a program to fit your needs. We offer an array of age-related health solutions and can customize your treatment regimen to include any one of them or use them in combination.
Dr. Vernon F. Williams is an expert in the field of functional medicine, longevity medicine and aesthetics. A board-certified provider, he brings over 30 years of experience and is trusted by the thousands of patients he’s treated in San Antonio with personalized treatment plans and successful outcomes. Learn more about his training and expertise in the latest age-defying and total health treatments, including emerging Regenerative Medicine treatments like Stem Cell Therapy.
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Texas Institute of Longevity, Aesthetics & Sexual Health
540 Oak Centre Dr, Suite 114
San Antonio, TX 78258
Phone:
(210) 985-1700
