Hips

Arthritis of the hip is a common condition that can cause pain and stiffness. There are many different types of arthritis, but the most common form is osteoarthritis. This type of arthritis occurs when the cartilage that cushions the bones in the hip joint wears down over time. This can happen due to age, injury, or repetitive use of the joint.

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Don’t let a bad hip dictate your life

With wear and repetitive use, your hip can start to become less reliable than it used to be. Hip pain can be a difficult part of your daily life. Traditional treatments are limited to long-term pain management or invasive surgical procedures that require physical therapy. The most common surgical options are hip replacement surgery and hip resurfacing. These treatments can result in months of painful recovery and long-term in-patient rehab while you rebuild your joint strength and mobility to self-sufficiency once again.

Regenerative medicine alternatives

With regenerative medicine, patients can often avoid the pain and suffering that is part and parcel of surgery and see rapid results. That is because regenerative medicine uses your body’s own biologics to promote its natural healing process. Advantages of regenerative medicine include limited scarring around the hip and the avoidance of lengthy physical therapy.

SRMC provides the following treatments:

Stem Cell Therapy (using your own stem cells)
Platelet Rich Plasma (concentration of the platelets in your own blood)

As both stem cell therapy and PRP regenerative medicine procedures use your body’s own biologics, the risk of adverse side effects is minimal to non-existent. Led by Dr. Lucy Hostetter, Seattle Regenerative Medicine Center provides advanced regenerative medicine options to patients suffering from hip arthritis.

Treating chronic hip pain conditions with stem cell and PRP Therapy

The following conditions have been successfully treated with stem cell and PRP therapy:

Osteoarthritis of the hip
Deterioration of the hip joint
Hip labral tears
Hip tendon tears

Stem cell therapy for hip pain

The use of mesenchymal stem cells represents a significant advancement in regenerative medicine, including the way we treat hip-related pain and injury. These stem cells provide a way for pain sufferers to use their body’s own biologic response to injury to recover quickly. Stem cells can promote healing in sections of the body that are in constant use or have low blood flow. In either of these situations, the body’s recovery time is slowed.

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Osteoarthritis of the hip: The progressive degeneration of the tissue in and around the hip joint

The degeneration caused by osteoarthritis will cause impairment of function, traditionally treated with anti-inflammatory drugs and/or strong opioid pain medications. The invasive surgical route can be traumatic to the body and there is no guarantee of long-term pain relief.

With stem cells extracted from your own bone marrow, under image-guided ultrasound, we inject the concentrated stem cells or platelet-rich plasma into the site of the degeneration. This treatment provides an anti-inflammatory action that helps with pain relief and a regenerative activity that provides tissue healing and helps restore the hip joint and surrounding tissue.

What are the symptoms of an arthritic hip?

Symptoms of arthritis of the hip include pain when moving the joint, stiffness, and decreased range of motion. In the past, your only options included physical therapy, medications, and surgery. In some cases, a hip replacement was deemed necessary.

Ready to try non-invasive hip pain treatment?

If you’re suffering from hip pain and not ready or willing to undergo surgery, regenerative medicine may be a way for you to finally experience relief. We are ready to answer any questions you may have. Call us today.

Why choose Seattle Regenerative Medicine Center for hip pain treatment?

At Regenerative Medical Center, we offer non-surgical options for hip pain treatment that can help you feel better and have less pain. Our team is led by Dr. Hostetter, a board-certified anesthesiologist with fellowship training in regional anesthesia and pain medicine. Dr. Hostetter has extensive experience in joint replacement and spinal fusions and has now established a regenerative medicine practice. Our regenerative medicine treatments are designed to help people feel better, without the need for surgery. If you are looking for an alternative to traditional hip surgery, we encourage you to learn more about our regenerative medicine treatments at Regenerative Medical Center.