Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
OA can affect any joint, but it occurs most often in knees, hips, lower back and neck, small joints of the fingers and the bases of the thumb and big toe.
In normal joints, a firm, rubbery material called cartilage covers the end of each bone. Cartilage provides a smooth, gliding surface for joint motion and acts as a cushion between the bones. In OA, the cartilage breaks down, causing pain, swelling and problems moving the joint. As OA worsens over time, bones may break down and develop growths called spurs. Bits of bone or cartilage may chip off and float around in the joint. In the body, an inflammatory process occurs and cytokines (proteins) and enzymes develop that further damage the cartilage. In the final stages of OA, the cartilage wears away and bone rubs against bone leading to joint damage and more pain
Which parts of the body will be affected by OA ?

• Hips. Pain is felt in the groin area or buttocks and sometimes on the inside of the knee or thigh.
• Knees. A “grating” or “scraping” sensation occurs when moving the knee.
• Fingers. Bony growths (spurs) at the edge of joints can cause fingers to become swollen, tender and red. There may be pain at the base of the thumb.
• Feet. Pain and tenderness is felt in the large joint at the base of the big toe. There may be swelling in ankles or toes.
Factors lead to the onset of OA
1. Aging
2. Sports injury
3. Rheumatoid arthritis
4. Poor lifestyle
5. It can also be a hereditary condition

Following OA conditions as well as bone-related injuries could possibly be treated by Mesenchymal stem cells
-meniscus tears
-Ligament injuries
-Cartilage disorders
-Degenerative disc disease
-Shoulder/ rotator cuff injuries
-Joint pain/ stiffness
-Chronic tendonitis
Possible improvement(s) after the treatment :
Stopping the degenerative process
Regenerating the damaged cartilage
Reducing the inflammation in the joint
Repair small “ focal ” damage to the cartilage
Relieved pain and increased motion range
Advantages of the treatment at Luda hospital :
1. Safe and pose no negative side effects to the body
2. Rejection free
3. Procedure is simple and painless administered by IV drip through veins in one of your hand/local affected aera injections
4. 24/7 nursing staff care to make sure you are always good

Treatment package includes :
5. Transport from/to the nearby international airport
6. English interpretation
7. Accommodation-the room equipped with cable TV, air conditioning , a bar-fridge, two single bed, a wardrobe , a table, and water heater for shower. ( excluding the food )
8. Routine medical checkups such as blood chemistry test, X-ray scan, CT-scan, abdominal ultrasound, stool and urine study
9. Morning doctor’s visits during the hospitalization and 24/7 nursing staff care
10. Physiotherapy
11. Daily shopping aid
12. Post treatment follow-up
Contact us for details if our treatment can be one of your options to make your condition improve and life easier.