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Int'l Business Times
4 days ago
- Health
- Int'l Business Times
Mid-Stage Knee Osteoarthritis: Hope for Recovery with Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC) Injection Therapy
As the population rapidly ages, awareness of degenerative conditions such as knee osteoarthritis is increasing. Among these, the knee joint—bearing a significant portion of the body's weight—is especially vulnerable to age-related damage Knee osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease caused by repeated joint use, trauma, aging, and other factors, leading to inflammation in the joint. It is classified into stages 1 through 4 based on cartilage damage and the degree of inflammation. Since the condition worsens over time and eventually interferes with daily life, it is advisable to begin appropriate treatment in the early stages. Treatment of knee osteoarthritis can be approached in stages. In stage 1, where intermittent pain and minor discomfort are present, non-surgical treatments such as medication, physical therapy, and joint injections are primarily used as conservative care. In mid-stage osteoarthritis (stages 2–3), more active treatment is necessary to slow joint degeneration, reduce pain, and restore joint function. This stage is particularly critical to prevent the condition from advancing to the point where surgical intervention becomes necessary. Fortunately, whereas in the past, the options were limited to conservative versus surgical treatment, recent advancements such as Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC, 무릎줄기세포주사) injection therapy have expanded the range of treatment choices. BMAC (무릎줄기세포주사) therapy is known to help reduce inflammation and pain while improving joint function. It involves harvesting a patient's own bone marrow, concentrating it through centrifugation, and injecting it into the knee joint. The procedure typically takes about 30–40 minutes, and because there is no need for a prolonged recovery period, patients can expect to return to their daily routines quickly. Notably, many can expect significant pain relief—more than 50% reduction—within 3 to 7 days after the procedure. However, hospitalization may be necessary for the BMAC (무릎줄기세포주사) injection process. This is to manage potential pain, bleeding, or infection that may occur during the bone marrow extraction under local anesthesia. Therefore, patients may need to stay for at least 24 hours for close monitoring, ensuring proper recovery and evaluating joint function stability before discharge. Dr. Young-Seok Lee, Director of St. Luke Hospital in Eunpyeong Dr Yeon-seok Lee Dr. Young-Seok Lee, Director of St. Luke Hospital in Eunpyeong, emphasized, "If knee pain interferes with your daily life, it may indicate that the condition has already progressed significantly, so it's important to seek a specialist's diagnosis as early as possible." He added, "Consistently performing exercises to strengthen the knee even after treatment plays a key role in preventing recurrence and supporting joint function recovery."
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Public Enemy's Flavor Flav & Chuck D Visit Families Who Lost Their Homes in the L.A. Wildfires
Flavor Flav and Chuck D are going harder than you think to help out people affected by the devastating wildfires in California, with the Public Enemy duo visiting affected families and raising money with the Black Music Action Coalition this week. In a recent video shared by the organization on Instagram, BMAC founder and 2025 Billboard Power 100 honoree Prophet guides the two rappers through the Altadena area — one of several areas in Los Angeles County that was ravaged by the deadly blazes this month — introducing them to locals who lost their homes and possessions in the fires and showing off the community's relief efforts. Flav gives out hugs generously to the people he meets — including a young boy named Grayson, whose drum set was destroyed by the flames. More from Billboard Gracie Abrams Delivers a 'Love Letter to Los Angeles' With Moving FireAid Benefit Concert Set Lana Del Rey Is a Hidden Feature on The Weeknd's 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' P!nk Covers Janis Joplin & Led Zeppelin at FireAid Benefit Concert 'This was definitely needed,' Flav, who shared photos from the outing on Instagram, says at the end of the clip. 'I'm honored to be here. My heart goes out to everybody that lost homes, pets, all of that stuff — businesses and everything.' The next day, Public Enemy performed at the coalition's Jan. 29 ReStore & ReBuild LA Fundraiser — held in partnership with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis — as did Andra Day and Anthony Hamilton. In addition to rapping 'Fight the Power' for the crowd, Flav and Chuck D also presented Grayson and his mom, Terica Roberts, with $5,000, according to Variety. The outings come less than two weeks after Flav first teamed up with BMAC on wildfire relief efforts, partnering with the organization earlier this month to form a streamlined GoFundMe page benefiting hundreds of displaced Black households in the Pasadena/Altadena area. While announcing the endeavor on Jan. 20, Flav told followers on social media, 'There's not enough being done for the Black families and the communities … Come on, y'all. Let's make L.A. strong, baby. Let's help those in need.' Watch Public Enemy visit families in Altadena with BMAC below. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
