Lipogems can be used in adjunct to surgery or as a minimally invasive procedure option in alternative to major surgery as an aid to the natural healing process in the support, reconstruction and repair of injured or damaged tissue.
Lipogems: a novel approach to joint repair
Lipogems is a cutting-edge treatment that harnesses the potential of a patient’s own adipose tissue to promote the regeneration of damaged tissues, particularly in joints like the knee.
When Lipogems is combined with arthroscopic surgery, the procedure involves three main steps:
- Adipose Tissue Collection: a small amount of fat is gently extracted, typically from the patient’s abdomen or thighs.
- Wash, rinse and resize: the adipose tissue undergoes a washing process with saline solution to remove oil residues and blood. The tissue is then microfragmented, thus reducing its size while preserving the active vasculo-stromal niche rich in beneficial factors.
- Injection into the joint: the microfragmented adipose tissue is precisely injected into the knee joint during the arthroscopic surgery.
This procedure promotes damaged tissues repair, provides cushioning and natural support for knee joint, accelerates the healing process, reduces pain and inflammation. Lipogems represents a promising alternative for patients suffering from joint pain who are seeking an innovative and minimally invasive solution. For more information, consult your doctor or a specialised centre.