I’m so glad to have consulted with Regenexx.  I have suffered with arthritis in both knees after years of distance running and it had gotten particularly bad over about a 3-year period.  My crutches were always near on standby.  I’d had two meniscus surgeries and numerous Cortisone injections.  I was in the run-up to a knee replacement, and a second would follow a bit later.  As I did more research on replacement, I learned that although an enormous number of them are done each year and, although you don’t openly hear many complaints, they’re out there.  Dig deeply enough and you’ll find a higher-than-expected percentage of knee replacement patients who experience some level of regret, as they were not given proper expectations, or had resulting complications.  Many had knee pain similar to what they had before replacement.  Some even say flatly that they would not do it again if they could get a do-over.  I liked the idea of doing something non-surgical.  Particularly if it was regenerative or restorative of my own natural tissue.

I consulted with physical therapists and medical doctors before I made my decision.  My most trusted resource was a retired pain management physician who was very transparent about not knowing much about stem cell or PRP therapies.  After explaining my circumstances to him, he asked for time to do some homework.  A week later, he told me he would be reluctant to pursue stem cell therapy unless I was “dealing with the Regenexx people”.  This was the very group that my employer had just engaged with in order to offer associates a non-surgical alternative to joint replacement!  He also helped me understand that there are many clinics out there advertising stem cell therapies, but they are radically different from what Regenexx does.  Beware!

One of my knees has been treated with stem cell injections and a PRP “booster”.  The other has been treated with PRP.  Although they are not “like new”, my knees are feeling better now than they have in three years.  My knee pain is substantially diminished, and I am more mobile than I’ve been in a long time.  When we were younger, I was a pretty fast walker and my wife often said from behind me, “Would you slow down please?”  I had not heard her say that in years – until 2 weeks ago!

Regenexx is very transparent.  Stem cell injections are not for everyone.  Treatments are not rapid-acting.  But if it is indicated and you are patient and can tolerate some ongoing discomfort for awhile, and if you have access to a good PT, the approach may well be very worthwhile!  You can get significant improvement, save money, and even delay surgery indefinitely or permanently.

— Marvin B

My Experience with Upstate Regenerative Medicine & Regenexx

I’m relatively young and had suffered for years with severe chronic low back pain that significantly impacted my daily life. The team at Regenexx was exceptional from the start—they were incredibly kind, went out of their way to get me scheduled quickly, and took the time to answer all of my questions. Throughout the process, I was treated with dignity and respect, and their level of professionalism and precision truly stood out.

After researching all available treatment options, I concluded that the Regenexx Super Concentrated Platelet (SCP) approach offered the lowest risk and the highest likelihood of long-term success. Based on what is typically expected with platelet-based therapies, I was prepared for several days of increased pain and inflammation following the procedure, followed by gradual, incremental improvement over an extended period of time.

Instead, I experienced rapid pain relief, followed by continued improvements in mobility and function over the days and weeks that followed. For the first time, I’ve been able to get down on my grandkids’ level and pick them up—something I was not able to do before because of my chronic pain.

The outcome has been transformational for me and far exceeded my expectations. Based on my experience, the Regenexx approach is unparalleled, and I would highly recommend it to others exploring regenerative treatment options.

— Jonathan G