Orthopedic Knee Care
Save Your Knee Before You Replace It
Knee preservation combines advanced non-surgical and minimally invasive techniques to relieve pain, repair damage, and delay or avoid total knee replacement — helping you stay active longer.
Why Patients Choose Preservation
Non-replacement solutions trusted by active patients of all ages.
90%Patients Report Pain Relief
15+Years Avg. Replacement Delay
2-4Weeks Avg. Recovery
5000+Procedures Performed
What Is Knee Preservation?
Protecting Your Natural Knee, Not Replacing It
Knee preservation is a specialized branch of orthopedic medicine focused on treating knee pain, cartilage damage, and joint instability using techniques that protect and repair your own knee anatomy — rather than removing it. It's designed for patients who want to stay active without rushing into a total knee replacement.
- ✓ Targets the root cause of knee pain, not just symptoms
- ✓ Combines regenerative, surgical, and rehabilitative care
- ✓ Ideal for active adults, athletes, and early-stage arthritis patients
- ✓ Shorter recovery than total knee replacement
Who Is It For?
Knee preservation is best suited for patients who:
• Have early to moderate cartilage wear or arthritis
• Are under 60 and want to avoid early joint replacement
• Experience knee pain from sports or repetitive strain
• Have isolated cartilage or ligament damage
• Want to delay surgery through regenerative therapy
Symptoms
Signs You May Need Knee Preservation Care
Early recognition of these symptoms allows preservation techniques to be far more effective than waiting until damage progresses.
Persistent Joint Pain
Dull or sharp pain during walking, climbing stairs, or after prolonged activity that doesn't fully resolve with rest.
Swelling & Stiffness
Recurrent swelling around the joint, especially after activity, along with stiffness that limits full range of motion.
Clicking or Locking
A grinding, popping, or catching sensation in the knee, sometimes with the joint briefly locking in place.
Reduced Mobility
Difficulty fully bending or straightening the knee, or a noticeable loss of flexibility compared to before.
Instability
A feeling that the knee may "give way" or buckle under weight, particularly during pivoting or uneven terrain.
Pain After Rest
Stiffness or pain that is worse first thing in the morning or after sitting for long periods.
Causes
What Leads to Knee Joint Damage
Knee deterioration can result from a combination of mechanical, biological, and lifestyle factors.
01
Sports & Repetitive Strain Injuries
High-impact sports and repetitive knee movements gradually wear down cartilage and stress ligaments over time.
02
Early or Progressive Osteoarthritis
Natural cartilage breakdown that begins earlier than expected due to genetics, joint alignment, or prior injury.
03
Ligament & Meniscus Tears
ACL, MCL, or meniscus injuries that alter joint mechanics and accelerate cartilage wear if left untreated.
04
Joint Misalignment
Bow-legged or knock-kneed alignment shifts weight unevenly across the joint, wearing one side faster than the other.
05
Excess Body Weight
Additional load on the knee joint during daily movement significantly increases cartilage stress and wear rate.
Treatment Options
A Full Spectrum of Preservation Techniques
Treatment is tailored to the stage of joint damage, your activity level, and long-term goals — starting conservative and escalating only as needed.
STAGE 1
Conservative Care
Physical therapy, bracing, activity modification, and anti-inflammatory management.
STAGE 2
Regenerative Injections
PRP and viscosupplementation therapies to reduce inflammation and support healing.
STAGE 3
Realignment Surgery
Osteotomy procedures to redistribute weight-bearing load across the joint.
STAGE 4
Cartilage Restoration
Surgical techniques to repair or regenerate damaged cartilage tissue.
Regenerative Medicine
PRP Therapy
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy uses concentrated growth factors from your own blood to reduce inflammation, stimulate tissue repair, and slow cartilage degeneration — all through a simple in-office injection.
- Blood is drawn and spun to isolate concentrated platelets
- Platelet-rich plasma is injected directly into the knee joint
- Growth factors accelerate the body's natural healing response
- Minimal downtime with no incisions required
Blood draw (small sample)
Centrifuge separation
Plasma concentration
Guided knee injection
Healing begins within days
Joint Realignment Surgery
Osteotomy
An osteotomy repositions the shinbone or thighbone to shift weight away from the damaged part of the knee, relieving pressure on worn cartilage and preserving the natural joint for years longer.
- Best suited for younger, active patients with one-sided wear
- Redistributes body weight across healthier cartilage
- Can delay knee replacement by 10–15+ years
- Preserves the patient's own joint structure
Detailed imaging & alignment mapping
Precise bone cut planned
Realignment & fixation with plate
Weight shifted off damaged area
Gradual return to full activity
Surgical Repair
Cartilage Restoration
Cartilage restoration procedures repair or regenerate damaged cartilage using the patient's own tissue or biologic grafts, restoring smoother joint movement and reducing pain at the source.
- Microfracture stimulates natural cartilage regrowth
- Osteochondral grafts replace damaged cartilage sections
- Autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) grows new cartilage cells
- Minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques in most cases
Arthroscopic evaluation
Damaged cartilage identified
Graft or regeneration technique applied
Joint surface smoothed & stabilized
Progressive rehabilitation begins
Recovery
What to Expect After Treatment
Recovery timelines vary by procedure, but most preservation patients follow a similar structured path back to full activity.
Week 1–2
Initial Healing & Pain Management
Rest, ice, elevation, and light weight-bearing as advised. Pain and swelling gradually decrease.
Week 3–6
Guided Physical Therapy
Structured rehabilitation to restore range of motion, strength, and joint stability begins.
Week 6–12
Progressive Strengthening
Gradual return to low-impact activities such as walking, cycling, and swimming under supervision.
3–6 Months
Return to Full Activity
Most patients resume normal daily activity, and many return to sport with medical clearance.
Ongoing
Long-Term Joint Maintenance
Periodic follow-ups and maintenance therapies help preserve joint health for years to come.
Benefits
Why Choose Knee Preservation
A patient-first approach that protects your natural joint while keeping you active.
Delays or Avoids Replacement
Preserve your natural knee joint for years, or even avoid replacement surgery altogether.
Faster Recovery
Most preservation procedures involve significantly shorter downtime than total knee replacement.
Minimally Invasive
Many techniques are arthroscopic or injection-based, reducing surgical risk and scarring.
Preserves Natural Movement
Retaining your own joint structure means more natural motion than an artificial implant.
Personalized Treatment Plans
Every plan is tailored to your specific joint condition, age, and activity goals.
Return to Active Living
Designed to help you get back to sports, work, and daily life without long-term restrictions.
Regenerative Medicine
Heal Naturally With Stem Cell Therapy
Stem cell therapy uses your body's own regenerative cells to repair damaged tissue, calm inflammation, and relieve chronic joint pain — without surgery or long downtime.
85%Patients report improvement
1Day outpatient procedure
2–6Weeks to notice results
ZeroGeneral anesthesia required
What It Is & How It Works
Regenerative Healing, Explained Simply
Stem cell therapy uses concentrated cells from your own bone marrow or fat tissue to trigger natural repair — all in a single outpatient visit.
What is stem cell therapy?
A regenerative treatment that uses your own stem cells to stimulate healing and help regenerate cartilage, tendons, and other damaged tissue.
- Uses your own cells, not synthetic drugs
- Minimally invasive, outpatient procedure
- Targets inflammation at the source
Where do the cells come from?
Cells are collected from your own body during the same visit — no donor tissue or lab-grown cell lines are used.
- Bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC)
- Adipose-derived cells (fat tissue)
- Processed and concentrated on-site
1
Collect
Cells are gathered from bone marrow or fat tissue using a minimally invasive technique.
2
Concentrate
The sample is processed in a centrifuge to isolate the regenerative cells.
3
Inject
Cells are placed precisely into the damaged area using imaging guidance.
4
Regenerate
Cells signal tissue repair, easing inflammation over the following weeks.
Knee osteoarthritis
Rotator cuff injuries
Hip joint degeneration
Tendon & ligament injuries
Spinal disc degeneration
Sports-related injuries
Your Treatment Journey
What To Expect, Start To Finish
Everything you need to know about the procedure itself, recovery, benefits, and whether it's right for you.
What happens during treatment
The procedure is done under local anesthesia in our office, typically finished in under two hours.
- Local anesthesia at the collection and injection sites
- Cells harvested from bone marrow or fat tissue
- Sample processed and concentrated on-site
- Injection guided by ultrasound or imaging
- Brief monitoring, then discharge the same day
Why patients choose it
A natural, lower-risk path to healing, without the downsides of major surgery.
- Minimally invasive, no general anesthesia
- Uses your own cells — no rejection risk
- Reduces inflammation at the source
- Supports cartilage, tendon, and tissue repair
- May delay or reduce the need for surgery
✓
Minimally invasive
No large incisions and a much faster return to daily activity.
✓
Outpatient visit
Completed in a single appointment, no hospital stay required.
✓
Your own cells
Eliminates rejection risk and donor tissue concerns.
Recovery timeline
Day 1–3
Mild soreness
Some swelling is normal and usually resolves with rest and ice.
Week 1
Light activity resumes
Most patients return to desk work and daily tasks within days.
Week 2–4
Early healing response
Inflammation subsides as regenerative cells activate repair.
Month 2–3
Noticeable improvement
Many patients report reduced pain and better mobility.
Month 3–6
Continued regeneration
Full benefits typically build gradually over several months.
Understanding the risks
- Injection site discomfort — temporary soreness or bruising that usually clears within days.
- Infection risk — small, and minimized through sterile technique.
- Variable results — response depends on condition severity and overall health.
- Not a cure-all — supports healing but doesn't reverse advanced joint damage.
Because cells come from your own body, rejection risk is much lower than with donor-based treatments. A full evaluation determines candidacy.
Why Choose DVM
Experienced, Precise, Patient-Focused Care
Specialized expertise
Physicians trained in regenerative and orthopedic medicine.
Image-guided precision
Every injection guided by imaging for accuracy and safety.
Personalized protocols
Plans tailored to your condition, goals, and health history.
Transparent care
Honest guidance on candidacy — no unnecessary procedures.
FAQs
Common Questions
Is stem cell therapy safe? +
Yes. Using your own cells keeps rejection risk very low, and the procedure follows sterile, image-guided technique.
What is knee preservation? +
Knee preservation covers treatments that protect and strengthen your natural knee joint, aiming to delay or avoid knee replacement.
Does the procedure hurt? +
Local anesthesia is used at both the collection and injection sites, so most patients feel only mild discomfort.
Am I a candidate for knee preservation instead of replacement? +
Candidacy depends on how much cartilage remains and your activity level. A knee exam and imaging review will confirm if preservation is right for you.
How long does the stem cell procedure take? +
From collection to injection, the process typically takes 1–2 hours in a single outpatient visit.
Can stem cell therapy help me avoid knee replacement? +
In early to moderate arthritis, it can ease pain and slow progression, which may delay or reduce the need for replacement surgery.
When will I notice results? +
Some patients notice change within a few weeks; full benefits often build gradually over 3–6 months.
What other knee-preservation options are available? +
Depending on your condition, options may include stem cell therapy, PRP injections, bracing, physical therapy, or minimally invasive cartilage procedures.
How many treatments will I need? +
Many patients benefit from one treatment, though some conditions call for a follow-up session.
Is stem cell therapy covered by insurance? +
Coverage varies and is often limited, since many regenerative treatments are considered elective. Our team can review your options.
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