Stem Cell Therapy for Shoulder Pain

Conditions Treated

Partial rotator cuff tears, shoulder osteoarthritis, labral tears, biceps tendinopathy, AC joint arthritis, frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis), chronic shoulder pain after previous surgery

How It Works

Stem cells harvested from bone marrow are concentrated and injected into the shoulder joint and surrounding structures under ultrasound guidance. The regenerative cells differentiate into tendon, cartilage, and other tissue types needed for repair. Growth factors in the concentrate reduce inflammation and stimulate the body's natural healing cascade.

What to Expect

60-90 minute procedure. Local anesthesia with optional light sedation. You will wear a sling for a few days. Expect mild shoulder swelling for 1-2 weeks.

Recovery

Sling use for 3-5 days. Gentle range-of-motion exercises begin at 1-2 weeks. Progressive strengthening at 4-6 weeks. Full activity at 8-12 weeks. Physical therapy recommended.

Duration of Relief

In the shoulder, the result depends on the size of the tear, how long it has been there, and the quality of the surrounding tendon. That is what your imaging and the consultation are for.

References

Clinical sources for this page.

1. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. FDA Approves First Mesenchymal Stromal Cell Therapy to Treat Steroid-Refractory Acute Graft-Versus-Host Disease. Immediate release, December 18, 2024. Back to first citation ↑