TODAY’S KNEE NEWS

• PRP, Stem Cell, Hyaluronic Acid – What is Regenerative Medicine?

• Dr. Shell Tells Us Why Some Knees Recover Faster & Others Struggle

• Product Highlight: Urban Poling – Walk Further With Less Pain

• Check out this Free Knee Resource Created by Surgeons

The Buzz About Regenerative Medicine

From PRP to stem cells, learn what these treatments really do and if they could help manage your knee pain.

Imagine healing your knees without surgery. Regenerative medicine is an exciting field that aims to help your body repair itself naturally.

Here’s a quick look at some options:

• Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP): Uses your own platelets to stimulate healing

• Stem Cell Therapy: Potentially regenerates damaged cartilage and tissue

• Hyaluronic Acid Injections: Reduces inflammation and improves joint lubrication

These treatments aren’t just about masking pain, they aim to restore function, reduce inflammation, and support tissue repair. While studies are still ongoing, many people see this as a promising alternative to surgery.

Want to see if regenerative medicine might work for your knees? Click below!

 👉 Learn More About Regenerative Medicine

Dr. Shell Interview, Part 2: Let’s Get Into the Nitty Gritty

Swelling. Stiffness. Pain. An orthopedic surgeon answers the question: Why do some knees struggle while others recover faster?

What makes one person bounce back quickly after knee replacement while someone else struggles?

According to Dr. Shell, it has nothing to do with luck.

In this second part of our conversation, he breaks down the clinical side of recovery in a way most surgeons never do, answering real questions many patients never even knew to ask.

What you will learn:

• How your pre-surgery status impacts your post-op recovery

• Whether surgeons can predict your recovery based on what they see during surgery

• Why do some people swell more, or have more pain than others

• Is physical therapy truly necessary or can you recover on your own

• Why surgeons differ so much in their protocols, techniques, and even opinions

• Whether implant design, robotics, or pain protocols actually make a difference?

Plus, Dr. Shell reveals the question he gets asked more than any other:

“Which implant design is best for me?”

We even challenge each other on:
• ROM expectations and what is truly needed to live comfortably
• Whether aggressive PT helps or hinders recovery
• Is 100 degrees of bend really enough?

Curious what a surgeon sees in the operating room that most patients never hear about?

👉Click here to watch Part 2 of our interview. This is the good stuff.

Product Highlight:

Urban Poling: Not your ordinary ski poles or hiking sticks!

Research shows urban poling improves physical health by engaging more muscles, burning more calories, all while enhancing balance and posture.

This low-impact, full-body walking technique uses specially designed poles to provide the following health benefits:  

• 20-46% more calories burned than standard walking

• Engages up to 90% of your body’s muscles, providing a full-body workout

• Builds strength in your legs, core, arms and back without additional strain on your knees.

• Walk farther and with more confidence.

Want to learn more about how Urban Poling can support your knee health and which types of poles are best for you? Click below.

👉 Discover the full guide to Urban Poling & Knee Recovery

Knee Resource Spotlight:

Want a trusted source that talks all things knees - before, during, and after surgery?

Check out HipKneeInfo.org, created by the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS). You will find information like this:

Computer or Robot? Only about 7 percent of knee replacements use computer navigation (think GPS for your knee) or robotic assistance, and while it sounds high-tech, there is no strong evidence yet that it leads to better long-term results. (Source: AAHKS)

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