Stem Cell Injection

In plain words, this is one injection in the office, prepared from human amniotic tissue. It is not a steroid, and it is not a cure. Results vary from person to person. The practice's stem cell injection is a single nonsteroidal injection of ReNu™, a bioactive amniotic suspension prepared from human amniotic tissue. The orthopedic specialist gives it in the office. ReNu contains anti-inflammatory factors, growth factors, extracellular matrix proteins, and a form of hyaluronic acid, a lubricant naturally present in adult joints.

Who it is for

• Adults with osteoarthritis of the knee, hip, ankle, hand, or wrist
• People with a partial rotator cuff tear, bursitis, or epicondylitis (elbow tendon irritation)
• People with adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder), tendinosis (a worn tendon), or plantar fasciitis

What to expect

• A visit first, so your physician can decide whether this injection fits
• One injection in the office. The physician may numb the area with a local anesthetic
• Ice on the site for 10 to 15 minutes afterward
• No strenuous exercise, heavy lifting, or bending for at least 2 days
• A return to your usual routine, with activity added back gradually. Physical therapy may be recommended

Related conditions

• Osteoarthritis of the knee, hip, ankle, hand, or wrist
• Partial rotator cuff tear
• Bursitis
• Epicondylitis
• Adhesive capsulitis
• Tendinosis
• Plantar fasciitis

Results may vary. This injection is not a cure and is not guaranteed to relieve pain.