Stem cell cartilage regeneration (Cartistem)
Knee & hip surgery
Knee · hip
The damaged cartilage is cleaned and prepared arthroscopically, then a stem cell product derived from allogeneic human cord blood is placed in the defect to induce regeneration of cartilage tissue. A meaningful rate of regeneration can be expected from a single procedure.
Anesthesia, hospital stay and recovery time depend on the extent of injury and your general condition. The operating surgeon explains this after the consultation.
When surgery is indicated
- Ongoing pain from worn knee cartilage
- Damage that has not yet reached the stage requiring joint replacement
Stem cell cartilage regeneration (Cartistem) — benefits
- Cartilage regeneration can be expected from a single operation.
- Performed arthroscopically, with a small scar and little bleeding or pain.
- The procedure is straightforward and takes around 30 minutes.
- The product used has been recognised as safe by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, keeping the risk of side effects and infection low.
Process
How surgery proceeds
This is the shared pathway for the Surgery Center. Details for each procedure are covered in the consultation.
- 01
Precise diagnosis
MRI and CT are taken the same day and read by a radiologist that same day.
- 02
Surgical consultation
The operating surgeon explains in person why surgery is needed, what the alternatives are and how recovery is expected to go.
- 03
Surgery · inpatient care
The operation is performed in the annex theatre, and recovery is managed on the ward as the condition requires.
- 04
Rehabilitation · follow-up
After discharge the same team continues to follow your progress and rehabilitation in the outpatient clinic.