Thailand’s active lifestyle—temple stairs, muay thai, beach volleyball—takes a toll on knees. Knee replacement surgery leaves 30% of patients dissatisfied. Our Bangkok clinic offers a better solution: precision-guided MSC and exosome therapy that regenerates cartilage naturally.
The Knee Osteoarthritis Crisis in Thailand
Over 3 million Thais suffer from knee OA, with many avoiding surgery due to:
- Cost (150,000-300,000 THB for knee replacement)
- 6-month recovery time
- 20% risk of chronic pain post-surgery
- Loss of proprioception
How MSCs Regenerate Knee Cartilage
Our dual-injection technique:
- Intra-articular MSC injection: 40 million cells directly into joint
- Intra-arterial delivery: Targeted injection to geniculate artery for systemic effect
This approach, pioneered in Bangkok, increases cartilage volume by 0.8mm³ on average (MRI-confirmed).
2024 Breakthrough: Platelet-Rich Plasma-Primed MSCs
New data from Seoul National University shows MSCs cultured with PRP secrete 5x more growth factors. Our Bangkok lab implements this, offering “Supercharged MSC” knee therapy at no extra cost.
Exosomes for Knees: The Non-Cell Option
For patients wanting a faster, less invasive option:
- 150 billion exosomes injected intra-articularly
- Cost: 45,000 THB (vs 85,000 THB for MSCs)
- Results: 70% as effective as MSCs for moderate OA
- Ideal for early-stage degeneration (Kellgren-Lawrence grade 2-3)
Patient Success: The MMA Thai Fighter
Khun Anatoly, 44, Bangkok muay thai and MMA instructor, returned to teaching after 2 years of debilitating knee pain. Post-MSC therapy: "I can demonstrate kicks again. MRI shows my medial meniscus regenerated partially. This saved my career."
Treatment Timeline
Day 1: Arrival, consultation, MRI review Day 2: Blood draw (for PRP), cell preparation Day 3: Procedure (45 minutes, local anesthesia) Day 4-7: Light activity, Thai massage for lymphatic drainage Month 3: Follow-up MRI showing cartilage regeneration Month 6: Return to full activity
| Treatment | Cell-Lavie | USA | Singapore |
| MSC knee therapy | from $2,500 | $8,000 | $5,500 |
| Exosome knee | $1,300 | $4,000 | $3,000 |
| Full package* | from $3,500 | $12,000 | $8,000 |
Includes hotel, transfers, follow-up
MRI Evidence: Before & After
We publish anonymized case studies showing:
- Increased cartilage thickness (T2 mapping)
- Reduced bone marrow lesions
- Synovial inflammation resolution
Who Is the Ideal Candidate?
Best results:
- Age 35-70
- BMI <30
- Kellgren-Lawrence grade 2-3
- No full-thickness cartilage loss
- Active lifestyle motivation
Poor candidates:
- Total meniscus loss
- Severe malalignment (>5 degrees)
- Active rheumatoid arthritis