Orthopedics is one of the most established fields for the application of regenerative medicine.

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Where Regenerative Medicine Works

Regenerative medicine is often portrayed in the media as a “cure-all” for every human ailment. At Liv Hospital, we believe in Evidence-Based Regeneration. We do not offer stem cell therapy for every condition under the sun. Instead, we focus on specific clinical areas where scientific research and our own clinical experience show a clear benefit.

Stem cells work best in environments where the body is trying to heal but lacks the resources—specifically blood flow and growth factors. They act as “biological contractors,” arriving at the site of damage and coordinating the repair process through Paracrine Signaling (releasing healing proteins) and Immunomodulation (calming inflammation).

This guide outlines the primary conditions we treat, divided into Orthopedics, Aesthetics, Systemic Health, and Wound Care.

Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Joints are the perfect candidates for stem cell therapy. Why? Because cartilage and tendons have a very poor blood supply (avascular). When they are injured, they cannot bring in enough repair cells on their own. Injecting stem cells directly into the joint bridges this gap.

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Knee Osteoarthritis

Clinical Manifestations and Pathophysiology
  • The Problem: Wear and tear of the cartilage cushion between the thigh and shin bone.
  • The Indication:
    • Early to Moderate (Stage 1–3): Patients with pain, stiffness, and cracking sounds (crepitus) who want to delay or avoid knee replacement surgery.
    • The Solution: We inject SVF (Stromal Vascular Fraction) or expanded MSCs (Mesenchymal Stem Cells). They reduce the chronic inflammation that eats away cartilage and stimulate the remaining chondrocytes (cartilage cells) to produce thicker, healthier matrix.
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Hip Avascular Necrosis

Iron Overload: The Secondary Enemy
  • The Problem: The blood supply to the ball of the hip joint (femoral head) dies, causing the bone to collapse.
  • The Indication: Early stages (Ficat Stage 1 or 2) before the bone has fully collapsed.
  • The Solution: We perform Core Decompression (drilling a hole into the dead bone to relieve pressure) and inject bone marrow stem cells directly into the channel. This jumpstarts Angiogenesis (new blood vessel growth) to revive the dying bone.

Sports Injuries

  • Conditions:
    • Rotator Cuff Tears: Partial tears in the shoulder.
    • Tennis Elbow: Chronic inflammation of the tendon.
    • Meniscus Tears: Small tears in the knee shock absorber.
    • Achilles Tendinitis: Chronic heel pain.
  • The Benefit: Stem cells accelerate the healing of these slow-to-heal tissues, getting athletes back to the game faster than rest alone.

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Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery

Aging is essentially a slow loss of stem cell activity. The skin thins, fat pads shrink, and blood flow decreases. We use stem cells not just to fill, but to revitalize.

Facial Rejuvenation (Stem Cell-Enriched Fat Grafting)

  • The Problem: Volume loss (sunken cheeks) and poor skin quality (wrinkles, dullness).
  • The Solution: Standard fat grafting often fails because the fat dies (resorbs). We enrich the fat with SVF Stem Cells.
  • The Result: The stem cells build new blood vessels around the fat graft, helping it survive permanently. They also release growth factors that thicken the overlying skin, improving texture and “glow.”

Hair Loss (Androgenetic Alopecia)

  • The Problem: Hair follicles shrink and go dormant due to genetics (DHT) or stress.
  • The Solution: We inject Exosomes or SVF into the scalp.
  • The Mechanism: The growth factors trigger the “Anagen” (growth) phase of the hair cycle and increase blood supply to the follicles. It is excellent for thinning hair in both men and women.

Scar Revision and Acne Scars

  • The Problem: Scars are chaotic collagen. They are stiff and white.
  • The Solution: Injecting stem cells softens the scar tissue and encourages the deposition of organized, healthy collagen. It is particularly effective for deep, pitted acne scars or stiff burn scars.

Systemic and Autoimmune Diseases

Stem cells are powerful immune regulators. They don’t boost the immune system; they balance it.

Autoimmune Conditions (Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus, Crohn’s)

  • The Problem: The immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s own tissues.
  • The Indication: Patients who are not responding well to standard biological drugs or who want to reduce their side effects.
  • The Solution: IV infusion of Umbilical Cord MSCs. These cells migrate to inflamed areas and release anti-inflammatory cytokines, telling the immune T-cells to “stand down.”

Erectile Dysfunction (ED)

  • The Problem: ED is often a vascular issue—poor blood flow to the penis due to diabetes or aging.
  • The Solution: We inject stem cells (specifically from fat/SVF) directly into the cavernous tissue.
  • The Mechanism: The cells promote Neovascularization (new blood vessel formation) and repair the endothelial lining, improving the ability to hold blood and maintain an erection naturally.

Diabetes (Type 2 Management)

  • Note: We do not claim to cure Type 1 Diabetes (where the pancreas is destroyed).
  • The Indication: Patients with Type 2 Diabetes who have poor control or complications (neuropathy, kidney issues).
  • The Benefit: Systemic stem cell therapy can improve insulin sensitivity and reduce systemic inflammation, helping to lower HbA1c levels and protect organs from damage.

Chronic Wound Care

  • The Problem: Diabetics often have non-healing ulcers on their feet due to poor circulation. This is the leading cause of amputation.
  • The Solution: We apply stem cells (often in a gel or direct injection) around the wound edges.
  • The Mechanism: The cells drive rapid blood vessel growth, bringing oxygen to the wound and closing ulcers that have been open for months.

Neurological Support

This is an area of ongoing research. We approach it with caution and transparency.

  • Conditions: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Cerebral Palsy (CP), Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
  • The Goal: Not a “cure,” but functional improvement.
  • The Theory: Stem cells reduce neuro-inflammation in the brain and gut. In some patients, this leads to improvements in attention span, social interaction, or motor skills. We screen candidates very strictly.

Who is NOT a Candidate?

To ensure safety and success, we do not perform stem cell therapy on every patient.

  • Active Cancer: Stem cells release growth factors. Theoretically, these could stimulate cancer cells to grow. We require patients to be cancer-free for at least 5 years.
  • Active Infection: If you have a fever, dental abscess, or pneumonia, we must wait until it clears.
  • Severe End-Stage Disease:
    • Bone on Bone: If a knee has absolutely no cartilage left (Stage 4), stem cells cannot regrow a new joint. We would recommend Robotic Knee Replacement instead.
    • Complete Paralysis: In chronic spinal cord injury where the cord is severed, stem cells cannot reconnect the nerves.
  • Pregnancy: We do not treat pregnant women as a precaution.
  • Blood Clotting Disorders: Patients on high-dose blood thinners may need clearance from a hematologist.

Realistic Expectations

Biological therapy is not like a mechanical fix. Not everyone responds the same way.

  • Super-Responders: Some patients experience near-complete pain relief and tissue regeneration.
  • Non-Responders: A small percentage of patients (approx. 10–15%) may see no significant change. This can be due to age, smoking, or genetic factors.
  • Our Promise: We review your medical history honestly. If we believe the chance of success is low (e.g., your hip is too far gone), we will tell you. We prefer to turn away a patient than to sell a treatment that won’t work.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can stem cells cure baldness?

They can reverse early hair loss. If the hair follicle is still alive but dormant (miniaturized), stem cells can wake it up and make the hair thicker. However, if the area has been completely bald and shiny for 10 years (follicle death), stem cells cannot grow new hair from scratch. In that case, we recommend a Hair Transplant.

It is long-lasting, but rarely “permanent” in the sense of a metal implant. Most patients experience relief for 3–5 years. Because you are still walking on the knee and aging, the wear and tear continues. The procedure can be repeated safely if needed.

Currently, stem cell therapy cannot regenerate the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas enough to cure Type 1 Diabetes completely. While research is promising (using islet cell transplants), it is not yet a standard clinical treatment at our center. We focus on Type 2 Diabetes management.

Viagra works chemically for a few hours. Stem cells work biologically to repair the blood vessels. The goal of stem cell therapy is to allow you to have spontaneous erections without needing a pill every time. It offers a functional restoration, not just a temporary fix.

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a rapidly progressive and fatal disease. While some clinics offer stem cells for ALS, large clinical trials have unfortunately failed to show a consistent benefit in stopping the disease. At Liv Hospital, we adhere to evidence-based medicine and do not offer treatments that give false hope without scientific backing.

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