According to the CDC, up to 20% of adults experience knee pain. In many cases, that pain is chronic. This means that it persists for over twelve weeks despite medication and medical treatment. Chronic knee pain is strongly associated with osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis can develop from previous injuries, obesity, age, or repetitive stress. While osteoarthritis is common, treatments are limited, mainly focusing on weight loss, self-care, and prescription medication. At Atlanta Innovative Medicine in Atlanta, GA, we provide our patients with all options available to treat chronic knee pain, including groundbreaking treatments like adipose stem cell therapy.
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