Shamloo Elite Spine & Pain Institute
PRP & STEM CELLS / JOINT & SPINE INJECTIONS

PRP & Stem Cell Injections for Joint Pain

Joint pain doesn’t always have to be managed with medication, repeated steroid injections, or surgery. Regenerative injections deliver biologic materials directly to the affected joint, with the goal of supporting the body’s natural healing environment, reducing pain and inflammation, and improving function.

Regenerative injections for extremity joints

PRP and stem cell-based therapies may be considered for painful or degenerative joints throughout the body, including the knees, hips, shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands, and ankles.

Patients with various types of arthritis, degenerative joint changes, chronic joint pain, or persistent pain following an injury may be candidates depending on the underlying cause and severity of their condition.

Rather than simply providing temporary pain relief, regenerative injections are intended to influence the biological environment within the treated joint.

The goal is to reduce pain, improve mobility and function, and potentially help appropriately selected patients delay or avoid more invasive treatment when possible.

PRP & stem cell injections for the spine

Regenerative medicine can also be used to target certain painful or degenerative joints within the spine. Depending on the patient’s diagnosis and anatomy, Dr. Shamloo may consider regenerative injections for the cervical, thoracic, or lumbar facet joints, and the sacroiliac (SI) joints.

These joints play an important role in spinal movement and stability. Degeneration, arthritis, or inflammation within them can contribute to chronic neck, mid-back, lower-back, or pelvic pain.

For appropriately selected patients, PRP or stem cell-based injections may provide a regenerative alternative to conventional joint injections.

PRP vs. stem cells for joint injections

Both are used within regenerative medicine, but they are different treatments.

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Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)
Created from a sample of your own blood, processed to create a concentrated preparation containing platelets and associated growth factors, which is then injected into the targeted joint. May be considered for certain painful or degenerative joint conditions as an alternative to conventional injections.
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Stem cell-based injections
Use cellular biologic materials as part of a more advanced regenerative approach to the joint environment. Whether PRP or a stem cell-based treatment is considered depends on the joint involved, degree of degeneration, previous treatment, overall health, and treatment goals.

There isn’t a single regenerative treatment that is best for every joint or every patient. Dr. Shamloo determines which is most appropriate after evaluating the individual joint and underlying condition.

Why consider regenerative joint injections?

For appropriately selected patients, PRP and stem cell-based joint injections may offer several potential advantages:

— Minimally invasive treatment
— Targeted treatment of the affected joint
— May help reduce joint pain and inflammation
— May improve mobility and function
— Avoids repeated exposure to corticosteroids
— Little downtime for many patients
— May provide an option before more invasive procedures

Regenerative treatment does not guarantee that damaged cartilage will regrow or that an arthritic joint will return to its original condition. The goal is to incorporate regenerative therapies into a thoughtful, joint-preserving treatment strategy based on your condition and goals.

Regenerative joint care in Los Angeles

By combining his expertise in regenerative medicine and advanced interventional pain care, Dr. Shamloo provides individualized treatment for painful or degenerative joints throughout the body and spine.

If joint pain is interfering with your mobility, activity, or quality of life, regenerative medicine may provide another option worth exploring.