Osteoarthritis-Case-Ms. You

Ms. You from China

Nationality：China

Age: 52 years old

Disease: Osteoarthritis

Admission Date：July 2009

Background

Ms. You complained that her knees had been creaky and painful for three years. She has no trauma history, and her condition is not weather-related. She came to our hospital and was diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis, which is suitable for stem cell treatment.

Pre-Treatment Condition（Before Stem Cell Treatment）

Mobility Limitations：She is unable to squat on her own or stand up independently.
2. Pain during Standing：When in a sitting position with her hips lower than her knees, she experiences knee pain while standing up.
3. Examination Results：An MRI at the local hospital shows no abnormalities in the knees blood tests indicate that there is no rheumatism.
4. Persistent Symptoms: Despite the normal test results, she constantly feels knee pain; her knees make creaking sounds when she moves.

Treatment Plan

One course of stem cell therapy
Surgical method: Intra-articular Treatment
Efficacy monitoring plan over 6 to 12 months post-treatment

After the First Course of Treatment

Pain Relief: One month after stem cell transplantation, patient no longer experiences knee pain.
Reduced Creaking: Her knees seldom make creaking sounds now.
Restored Mobility: She can move her knees freely, indicating a significant improvement in knee function.

Category	Symptom	Improvement
Mobility	Unable to squat/stand independently.	Restored knee mobility; free movement achieved.
Pain	Persistent knee pain during standing.	Complete pain relief post-treatment.
Joint Sounds	Audible creaking during movement.	Rare creaking sounds.
Diagnostic Findings	Normal MRI/rheumatology tests but symptoms persisted.	Symptom resolution without structural abnormalities

Progress Summary & Future Outlook

In the following months, with continued self-care and potentially periodic follow-up treatments, Ms. You may fully regain normal knee function. She could gradually engage in more physical activities like walking, jogging, or even light sports. Regular check- ups will be crucial to ensure the stability of her knee condition. Her case also offers valuable insights for other patients suffering from knee osteoarthritis, bringing hope for a better quality of life through this innovative treatment approach.