Hey there! I’m Dr. Joel Cherdack. If you’re reading this, chances are your knees aren’t being too friendly lately. Maybe they creak when you climb stairs, or maybe they flat-out scream at you when you try to play with your kids. Whatever brought you here, I’ve got some good news that might change everything for you.
After treating thousands of patients over the years, I’ve noticed something interesting – knees are by far the most common joint that brings people limping through my door. And here’s the really exciting part: knees respond amazingly well to stem cell therapy.
Why Knees Love Stem Cells (And Why You Might Too)
You know what’s wild? Every month, I perform about 20 to 30 stem cell procedures just on knees. Thats more than 300 knee treatments a year! There’s a reason for these numbers – this approach actually works.
I remember treating Martha, a 58-year-old who loved hiking the Colorado trails. When arthritis made even walking to the mailbox painful, she thought her mountain days were over. Six months after her stem cell treatment, she sent me a selfie from the summit of Mt. Bierstadt!
What makes my approach different is pretty simple – I use your bodys own healing power. No artificial stuff, no foreign materials. Just the incredible repair potential that’s already inside you, waiting to be activated.
Your Cells: The Ultimate Repair Team
The procedure I’ve refined over the years is something I’m pretty proud of. Here’s how it works:
I take your own stem cells (think of them as your body’s master builders) and combine them with platelets from your blood (these are like the foremen that tell those builders what to do). When I mix these together and inject them precisely into your knee joint, the healing process kicks into high gear.
It’s not magic – it’s biology. But when you see someone who could barely walk suddenly dancing at their daughter’s wedding, it sure feels magical!
The Knee Problems I Can Help With
Here’s where it gets exciting. My stem cell approach works for a bunch of different knee issues:
- Creaky, painful arthritis that makes every step a chore
- Ligament damage (including those old sports injuries you thought would never heal)
- Cartilage thats worn down over the years
- Muscle problems around the knee
- Even certain types of bone damage
Just last month, I treated a former college athlete named James who thought his running days were over after a meniscus tear. “Doc,” he told me at his follow-up, “I ran three miles yesterday without a twinge of pain. I honestly didn’t think that would ever happen again.”
For most types of knee problems, especially arthritis and cartilage issues, my patients report significant improvement in both pain levels and function. I wouldn’t be doing this day after day if I wasn’t seeing real results.
Healing Takes Time (But It’s Worth the Wait)
One thing I always tell my patients: this isnt an overnight miracle. Your body needs time to do its thing.
Most people start noticing real improvement around the 4-week mark. That’s when you’ll probably realize you’re reaching for pain meds less often and maybe taking the stairs without that familiar ache.
But here’s the really cool part – those stem cells keep working for 3-4 months after the procedure! Its like having a tiny repair crew that sticks around, gradually rebuilding your knee from the inside out.
By month 3, most of my patients are doing things they haven’t done in years. Whether that’s playing tennis, taking long walks, or just being able to squat down to pet the dog without groaning.
Surgery Isn’t Your Only Option
Listen, I get it. When you’re in pain, you just want it to stop. And maybe another doctor has told you that knee replacement is your only option.
But before you go under the knife (which comes with months of painful recovery and no guarantees), I’d love to talk with you about alternatives.
I think about Tom, a 72-year-old who came to me after being told he needed a total knee replacement. “I’m too old for that recovery,” he told me. We tried stem cell therapy instead, and two years later, he’s still walking 18 holes of golf every week – without surgery.
Surgery has its place, absolutely. But I’ve seen hundreds of patients avoid or at least delay major knee surgery through stem cell therapy. And even if surgery ends up being necessary down the road, wouldn’t it be nice to try something less invasive first?
Is This Right For You?
If you’re dealing with:
- Knee pain that keeps you from doing what you love
- A diagnosis of osteoarthritis in your knee
- Cartilage damage or meniscus tears
- Ligament injuries that haven’t healed properly
- Bone issues in the knee area
…and you’d rather avoid surgery if possible, we should talk.
The best way to find out if my stem cell approach could help your specific situation is to come in for a consultation. I’ll examine your knee, look at any imaging you’ve had done, and give you my honest assessment of whether I think stem cell therapy could help.
I won’t sugar-coat it – if I don’t think stem cells will help your particular case, I’ll tell you straight up and refer you to someone who can better address your needs.
But if you’re a good candidate? We might just be able to get you back to living the active life you deserve.
Ready to explore your options? Give my office a call at (720) 236-6960, or visit my website to schedule your consultation.
Your knees have carried you this far in life – let’s see if we can help them carry you a lot further.
