Osteoarthritis-Case-Ms. Jin

Ms. Jin from China

Nationality：China

Age: 56 years old

Disease: Osteoarthritis

Admission Date：Mar 2015

Background

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 Stem Cell 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.

Treatment Plan

One course of stem cell therapy
Surgical method: Intra-articular Treatment
Efficacy monitoring plan over 1 to 12 months post-treatment

After the First Course ofTreatment (1 month)

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.

Category	Symptom	Improvement
Mobility Restrictions	Unable to bend knees naturally; required assistance for stairs/bus; stabbing pain with prolonged sitting	Full knee flexibility restored; independent movement achieved.
Tenderness	Tenderness (++) at internal/external knee joints and fat pads.	No tenderness reported; pain fully resolved.
Joint Mobility	Left knee: 80° flexion, 10° rotation Right knee: 100° flexion, 15° rotation.	Improved range of motion (flexion/rotation not quantified post-op).
Pain & Weakness	Chronic knee pain and functional weakness.	Complete resolution of pain and weakness.

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.