Knee
Regenerative Medicine for Knee Pain
The Pain Center of Rhode Island treats knee conditions without surgery. Our advanced stem cell and shockwave therapies support your body’s natural healing process
Understanding knee pain
There are many causes and symptoms of knee pain. It may affect you as a sharp ache after movement, a dull throb that won’t go away, or stiffness in the morning. We are here to help you get to the root of the problem.
Cartilage loss and joint wear
Knee cartilage loss and joint wear happen when the smooth cushioning inside the knee gradually breaks down. This can develop from aging, previous injuries, repetitive stress, excess body weight, or poor joint alignment.
As the cartilage wears down, the knee may become painful, stiff, swollen, or harder to move. Some patients may also feel grinding, clicking, or pain with walking, stairs, squatting, or standing for long periods.
Common conditions we treat:
- Knee Osteoarthritis
- Meniscus Tears
- Cartilage Defects
- Bone Marrow Edema / Bone Marrow Lesions
- Patellofemoral Arthritis
Tendon, ligament, muscle, and bursa injuries
Soft tissue knee conditions affect the tendons, ligaments, muscles, and bursae that support and stabilize the knee. These problems can develop from overuse, sports injuries, repetitive stress, muscle weakness, poor movement patterns, or sudden twisting injuries.
When these tissues become irritated or damaged, the knee may become painful, swollen, weak, or unstable. Some patients may also feel tenderness, stiffness, clicking, or pain with walking, stairs, kneeling, squatting, running, or standing for long periods.
Common conditions we treat:
- Patellar Tendinitis and Tendinopathy
- Quadriceps Tendinitis and Tendinopathy
- Muscle Strains and Partial Tears
- Knee Bursitis
Nerve irritation, compression, and injury
Nerve-related knee conditions occur when the nerves around the knee become irritated, compressed, stretched, or damaged. These problems can develop from injuries, surgery, swelling, repetitive pressure, scar tissue, or conditions affecting the lower back.
When a nerve is involved, the knee may feel painful, burning, numb, tingling, or unusually sensitive. Some patients may also experience weakness, shooting pain, or symptoms that travel into the thigh, lower leg, or foot.
Common conditions we treat:
- Peroneal Nerve Entrapment
- Saphenous Nerve Entrapment
- Genicular Nerve Pain
- Post-Surgical Nerve Pain
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
Therapies that can help
Targeted Stem Cell Therapy
Platelet Rich Plasma
Focused Shockwave
Cellular
Stem Cells & Bone Marrow Concentrate
Your own bone marrow contains cells that may help support tissue repair and improve joint function. We extract them, concentrate them, and can reinject them directly into your torn meniscus, arthritic kneecap, or other injured areas of the knee to support healing.
Regenerative
Platelet-Rich Plasma & SCP
The platelets in your blood are packed with growth factors that help trigger healing. We concentrate them and inject them into the damaged area to promote healing, reduce inflammation, and help get you back on track.
Stimulant
Shockwave Therapy & EMTT
Shockwave Therapy is a non-invasive treatment that can help break down scar tissue and speed up the healing process to help you recover faster.
Process
Your path from pain to function
We start with a full evaluation to build a treatment plan that is right for you.
Step one: evaluation
Dr. Cherubini examines you, reviews imaging, and listens to your story to understand what’s really wrong.
Step two: customized treatment plan
Based on your condition and goals, we may recommend stem cells, PRP, shockwave therapy, or a combination of treatments.
Step three: recovery and results
Most patients resume normal activities within days and see continued improvement over weeks and months.
“When I came to Dr. Cherubini I could barely walk. After having Stem Cell treatments, my knee pain vanished but my ligaments acted up (former dancer). Dr. Cherubini resolved all the problems and I am walking better now than a decade ago. The staff is knowledgeable and kind. I am so glad I found Dr. Cherubini.”
Kerri Cooper
Regenerative Medicine Patient
*This testimonial reflects an individual patient experience. Results may vary, and treatment may not be appropriate for everyone.
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