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Bursitis can affect any joint in the body, especially those that perform repetitive motions all day, like the hip. The condition can be excruciating and debilitating. Traditional treatment options for bursitis typically involve rest, medication, mobility aids, or injections to relieve symptoms. Regenerative Medicine, also known as stem cell therapy, offers hope for a permanent solution that requires little or no downtime.
What Is Bursitis?
Bursae are tiny sacs that contain a jelly-like fluid. They fill the gap between bones and the soft tissues surrounding them, providing lubricant as you move. When the bursa becomes inflamed, it’s called bursitis.
There are two bursae in the hop that are the most susceptible to inflammation. One covers the greater trochanter (the bony part of the hip joint). The other is called the iliopsoas bursa and is located on the inside of the hip. Bursitis in this area may cause radiating pain in the groin area.
Who Is at Risk for Bursitis?
Anyone can develop the inflammation that leads to bursitis, but some people are more likely to develop the condition than others. Middle-aged and older women are at the highest risk. Other risk factors include:
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Hip surgery or prosthetic implants
- Bone spurs
- Spine disease
- Overuse, repetitive motions
- Trauma or injury to the hip
Most treatments for bursitis involve pain management. However, stem cell therapy has the potential to alleviate pain and repair the condition that caused bursitis in the first place.
Stem Cell Therapy for Hip Bursitis
Bursitis of the hip can cause so much pain that it may be disabling. A single in-office injection of stem cells may help provide pain management. After receiving a stem cell treatment, a patient may notice a decrease in pain within a few days and steady improvement within weeks after the treatment.
Combining PRP therapy with stem cell therapy may provide even greater results, especially for people who have not found relief from traditional bursitis treatments.
Stem cells are considered progenitor cells, meaning they can regenerate into any new type of cell within the body. Because of their regeneration abilities, stem cells can correct the issues that cause bursitis, not just treat the pain associated with the condition. Patients should remember that stem cell therapy is still considered experimental. As with all medical procedures, results cannot be guaranteed.
This post was written by a medical professional at Stemedix Inc. At Stemedix we provide access to Regenerative Medicine for back pain, also known as stem cell therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis. Regenerative medicine has the natural potential to help improve symptoms sometimes lost from the progression of many conditions.
