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Torn ACL Stem Cell Treatment in Hondo, TX

Torn ACL Treatment in Hondo, TX

Does your knee ache and swell up after vigorous physical activity? Have you been hearing a popping or crunching sound followed by pain or knee weakness? You may be suffering from a torn ACL, a common injury among physically active people and sports enthusiasts.

Regenerative medicine specialists have been performing stem cell therapies on professional athletes for over 20 years. When live stem cells are injected into damaged ligament tissue they can stimulate your cells to repair and restore your torn ACL, relieving or reducing pain while promoting the growth of new cells in your knee tissue.

A torn ACL can be very painful and debilitating, but stem cell therapy may help you return to the workplace and leisure activities that have been curtailed by your injury. To speak with a stem cell injection specialist in Hondo today, call (210) 941-4815 or contact Dr. Vernon Williams online.

What are the symptoms of a torn ACL?

The signs and symptoms are fairly straightforward:

  • a loud popping sound or popping sensation in your knee
  • severe knee pain and inability to walk or stand without pain
  • swelling that starts within a few hours
  • limited or lost range of motion
  • a feeling of knee weakness when weight is applied

People who experience ACL injury are more likely to develop knee osteoarthritis, a condition that deteriorates joint cartilage and makes its smooth surface rougher. Even if you have reconstructive surgery on your ligament, arthritis may still develop.

The severity of your original injury, related knee injuries, and your level of post-injury activity may influence the incidence of arthritis.

What causes an ACL to tear?

Your ACL is the anterior cruciate ligament—one of the major ligaments in your knee. It gives your knee rotational stability and mobility. Sudden stops, jumps, or direction changes, like those often executed in basketball, soccer, football, tennis, and gymnastics can damage it, causing a partial or complete tear. Mild knee injury may overextend your ACL but not tear it.

How is a torn ACL diagnosed?

Your healthcare provider will first perform a physical exam, checking your knee for swelling and tenderness, and moving it into different positions to assess range of motion and overall function.

A physical exam often suffices to make a diagnosis, but your provider may also recommend the following tests to rule out other causes or to determine your injury’s severity:

  • X-ray: can show bone fractures, but cannot provide images of damaged soft tissues like ligaments and tendons
  • MRI (magnetic resonance imaging): radio waves and a magnetic field create images of your tissues, showing the extent of your ACL injury and other damaged knee tissues
  • Ultrasound: sound waves create images of your body’s internal structures, including soft tissues like ligaments, tendons, and muscles

How can stem cells treat a torn ACL?

Traditionally, knee replacement surgery and other invasive procedures have been the leading methods of treating a torn ACL, offering mixed results. For over 20 years clinical trials have been demonstrating promising results of stem cell injections as an efficacious ACL and knee tissue treatment.

An ACL tear may be treated by injecting 5 million live-nucleated cells into your injured knee tissue. Live-nucleated cells, including mesenchymal stem cells, are harvested from an umbilical cord shortly after a mother gives birth. The umbilical cord is the leading source of viable mesenchymal stem cells.

When your provider injects stem cells into an area near injured tissue, they may inhibit damaging inflammation and regulate your immune system. At the same time, mononucleated cells produce growth factors that increase vasculature, repair damaged cells, and stimulate tissue regeneration with growth factors, proteins, and cytokines.

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What are the side effects of stem cell injections?

Most patients tolerate stem cell injections well, with few or no side effects. However, all medical procedures present the possibility of side effects. Most commonly reported are slight pain or soreness near the injection site. As with any other injection procedure, there is a small risk of bacterial infection NOT associated with the cellular product.

Discuss your medical history, expectations, and any medications you’re currently taking with your doctor. While most people are good candidates for stem cell injections, certain medical conditions may interact with stem cell therapy.

If you experience any severe or prolonged side effects, don’t wait—contact your healthcare provider or seek emergency medical attention right away.

Where do these live stem cells come from?

Liveyon processes the umbilical cord blood of healthy newborns. If a pregnant woman scheduled for cesarean section decides she does not want to keep and store her unborn child’s umbilical cord, her OB/GYN asks whether she would like to donate it. After an informed consent form is signed, a medical and social history review is conducted, as well as a blood test.



Is stem cell therapy safe?

Stem cell products have the potential to treat a vast number of medical conditions. They’re already becoming a common alternative to risky, expensive surgeries in orthopedics especially sports medicine, which has been treating athletes with regenerative therapies for over 20 years. However, the science demonstrating the benefits and safety behind each of these products is still in developmental stages.



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  • the levels of IL-6 within your joint or tissue
  • the severity of damage and current inflammation in your joint

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Reserve Your Appointment Today

A torn ACL can cause intense pain, limiting your ability to walk, work, and enjoy the best things in life. Stem cell injection therapy may be able to help repair your ACL, reduce or eliminate your pain, and improve your quality of life. To speak with a stem cell injection specialist in Hondo today, call (210) 941-4815 or contact Dr. Vernon Williams online

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The Wellness & Aesthetics Medical Center


540 Oak Centre Dr
Ste 114
San Antonio, TX 78258
(210) 941-4815


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