What Is Avascular Necrosis (AVN) of the Hip?
Reduced blood flow causes the hip joint's bone to start dying in AVN, sometimes known as osteonecrosis. If ignored, this causes joint discomfort, stiffness, and finally hip collapse.
Stem Cell Therapy Hip For early phases of AVN management, hip is revolutionary. Ideal for younger patients who want to avoid a lifetime of implants or replacements, it repairs damaged bone and retains the native joint.
Stem Cell Therapy Hip – Procedure
Through a mini incision, a drill hole is made in the head of the femur bone to decompress the hip joint. Simultaneously, 60 mL of bone marrow is aspirated from the hip bone. The bone marrow is concentrated to obtain stem cells and growth factors. This is then mixed with a clotting gel and is injected into the hip joint after decompression through the drill hole.
Step-by-Step Process:
- Mini Incision & Core Decompression: A small drill hole is made in the femoral head to release pressure and stimulate blood flow.
- Bone Marrow Aspiration: 60 mL of bone marrow is collected from the pelvic (hip) bone.
- Stem Cell Concentration: The marrow is processed to extract stem cells and natural growth factors.
- Injection into Hip: The stem cells are mixed with a medical clotting gel and injected into the decompressed area to encourage natural bone healing.
This entire procedure is performed under sterile conditions with advanced imaging and surgical guidance.