Ms. Jin is from Shanxi, China. She has been suffering from knee arthritis for more than four years. Ms. Jin reported that in the winter of 2011, she began to experience weakness and pain in both knees, and her knees could not tolerate cold. She once received acupuncture treatment at a local hospital. The pain was alleviated to some extent, but the condition was always recurring. In the winter of 2012, the symptoms worsened again, resulting in limited mobility of the knee joints and inability to walk. Therefore, her family sought treatment at other hospitals. In March 2015, she came to our hospital for stem cell treatment.
Pre-Treatment Condition (Before the First Course of Treatment)
• Mobility Restrictions: She couldn't bend her knees naturally; when ascending stairs or boarding a bus, she required the help of others; prolonged sitting would cause stabbing pain in her knees.
• Tenderness: There was obvious tenderness (++) at the internal and external knee eyes and the fat pads of both knees.
• Joint Mobility Degrees: The left knee's maximum flexion was 80° and external rotation was 10°; The right knee's maximum flexion was 100° and external rotation was 15°. Squatting was severely restricted.
First Course of Stem Cell Treatment (Mar 2015)
Treatment Methods: Intra-articular Treatment
Outcomes After the First Course of Treatment
• Symptom Disappearance - Weakness
During the follow-up visit one month after the treatment, the patient stated that the weakness previously felt in both knees had completely vanished. This indicated a significant improvement in the knee's strength and functionality, allowing for more natural and effortless movement.
• Symptom Disappearance - Pain
The patient also reported that the pain in both knees was no longer present. The absence of pain not only enhanced the patient's physical comfort but also had a positive impact on their daily activities, such as walking, standing, and sitting for extended periods without discomfort.
Progress Summary & Future Outlook
In the coming months, with proper care and rehabilitation, she can further strengthen her knee joints. Regular follow-up check-ups will ensure that the positive effects of the treatment are sustained. Her successful treatment also offers hope and valuable experience for other knee- arthritis patients.
