Rheumatoid Arthritis, RA, is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes long-term inflammation from the body’s own immune system attacking the proper functioning of its joints. Besides showing adverse effects on the joints, Rheumatoid Arthritis may also affect other organs of the body. When compared with Osteoarthritis, which usually occurs due to age or wear and tear on the joint, Rheumatoid Arthritis develops as a result of our immune system mistakenly identifying and attacking a healthy tissue. The inflammation results in severe pain, swelling, stiffness, and progressive damage to the joint. The resulting disabilities hinder the patient’s everyday life activities thereby impacting his quality of life. When it comes to treating RA, most of the conventional treatment methods rely on the use of long-term medications that just suppress the symptoms rather than restoring joint health.
Headed by Dr. Venkatesh Movva at RegenOrthoSport extends beyond symptom relief. He has extensive experience in successfully treating inflammation at a cellular level. By making use of the advanced non surgical arthritis treatment solutions for rheumatoid arthritis like PRP therapy (Platelet-Rich Plasma), Stem Cell Therapy, and BMAC Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis, we focus on healing inflammation right at its source and ensuring joint preservation and restoring the patient’s quality of life.
What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis and How It Affects Joints
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that attacks the body’s own synovial tissue. The result of this autoimmune attack is chronic joint inflammation and significant swelling. This can ultimately lead to a permanent damage of cartilage and bone as a result of the inability of the immune system to properly regulate the inflammatory process. The usual distribution of the RA can be experienced in several joints on both sides of the body including hands & wrists, knees, hip, foot and ankle.
Without proper management, RA results in joint deformities, decreased function and limited mobility. Since RA is inflammatory with autoimmunity being the main triggering component, joint treatment will require more than just mechanical therapy to treat the joints affected. Therapies that are mainly aimed at inflammation control and support tissue repair are best suited for treating this type of condition.
Autoimmune Inflammation: The Root Cause of Rheumatoid Arthritis
The primary cause of Rheumatoid Arthritis is dysregulation of the immune system. The breakdown of the immune system results in the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines from immune cells, which attack healthy tissues located in the joint. This results in a persistent inflammatory response even when there’s no specific injury. This continuous chronic inflammatory response prevents normal healing and increases the rate of joint degeneration.
Regenerative therapies focus on modulating the patient’s inflammatory response rather than simply suppressing the patient’s symptoms. Regenerative medicine therapies such as PRP therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis and Stem Cell Therapy provide active signals that will potentially regulate the immune system, decrease mediators associated with inflammatory processes and assist the patient’s own natural healing mechanisms.Â
Early and Advanced Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis
At the beginning stages of Rheumatoid Arthritis the symptoms are usually mild but persistent, but can also develop severity over time. Early detection and intervention is crucial because it greatly helps in slowing down the progression of the disease and prevents joint damage.
The most common symptoms of RA are:
- Morning stiffness for more than 30 minutes
- Tenderness and swelling of Joints
- Fatigue and generalized weakness
- Joint pain which is often symmetrical
As the condition progresses, additional symptoms start appearing that would greatly impact your day-to-day routine thus affecting your quality of life. These symptoms include
- Joints deformities
- Loss of range of motion
- Chronic pain and instability
- Reduced ability to perform daily activities
Non-Surgical Arthritis Treatment: A Regenerative Medicine Perspective
Non-Surgical Arthritis Treatment at RegenOrthoSport focuses on the use of regenerative therapies that utilize the body’s own healing mechanism.Â
Other advanced Regenerative Therapy options include:
 PRP Therapy:
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy uses your body’s own concentrated growth factors to reduce joint inflammation and support tissue repair at the cellular level.
- Concentrates platelets five to ten times higher than baseline.
- Reduces cytokines involved in inflammation directly within the joint space.
- Increases the viscosity and quality of synovial fluid.
- Ensures healthy cartilage and tissue regeneration.
- Enhances joint lubrication and mobility.
- Gradual improvement over four to twelve weeks.
Stem Cell Therapy:
Stem cell therapy for rheumatoid arthritis goes beyond symptom management by regulating immune activity and encouraging joint tissue regeneration and repair.
- Reducing overactive immune responses sends out signals that lower inflammation.
- Helps in the regeneration of bone and cartilage.
- Reduce medication dependency.
- Results should be seen within three to six months, with long-term benefits.
BMAC Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis:
The highest concentration of stem cells, growth factors, and healing proteins currently available in regenerative medicine is provided by Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC).
- Strong immune-modulating effect and high concentration of regenerative cells.
- Enables multiple joint therapy outcomes that last longer than PRP alone.
- Results should be seen within over six to twelve months.
These therapies are performed by specialists using additional image-guided procedures that greatly reduce the downtime and avoid the need for surgical intervention.
Who Can Benefit from Regenerative RA Therapies
Patients with moderate to severe RA can benefit from regenerative therapy. Those who experience symptoms even after medication or those who wish to avoid taking medications on a long term basis can relieve from this therapy. Patients who are looking for joint-preserving and Non-Surgical Arthritis Treatment options are best suited for these treatment options.
Benefits of Regenerative Treatment Over Long-Term Medication
Conventional methods for treating RA often involve using medications that suppress the immune system (immunosuppression drugs), carrying with them various long-term complications and risk factors (infections, damage to the liver, and loss of bone density). While the medications have a role in RA treatment, they do not regenerate the affected joints.
Advantages of using regenerative therapies may be the following:
- Reduced inflammation without suppressing the entire immune system (immunosuppression)
- Assist in the body’s repair of damaged tissues and joint preservation
- Reduced dependency on medication
- Minimally invasive treatment procedures
Regenerative medicine can be considered as an enhancement to the more traditional care rather than a full-fledged replacement by addressing the underlying inflammatory condition.
Why Choose RegenOrthoSport for Advanced Rheumatoid Arthritis Care
RegenOrthoSport, offers Non-Surgical regenerative therapies for Arthritis Treatment. At our facility, patients can benefit from accurate clinical evaluations and individualized care plans from Dr. Venkatesh Movva.
Some of the best treatments available are:
- High Concentrated PRP, Stem Cell Therapy, and BMAC Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis, with advanced techniques
- High-quality laboratory processing and image-guided injections guided by ultrasound and fluoroscopy to guarantee accuracy, safety, and the best possible outcomes.
- Comprehensive evaluation based on individual goals, joint involvement, medications, and lifestyle.
- Coordinated care led by an orthopedic regenerative specialist, physical therapists and nutritionists to make sure the treatment is fully integrated.
Final Thoughts: Advancing RA Care Beyond Symptom Management
Rheumatoid arthritis is a complex disorder that cannot be treated by simply suppressing symptoms. Recent advancements in regenerative medicine have given Rheumatoid Arthritis patients a new hope for reducing inflammation, assisting their joint’s health, and aid their body’s natural healing mechanisms.
Regenerative therapies at RegenOrthoSport take a progressive and forward-thinking approach to treating RA through joint preservation, improving mobility, and long-term wellness. By offering options that address the root cause of inflammation, Rheumatoid Arthritis patients now have a new hope for a better quality of life with successful Non-Surgical Arthritis Treatment.