{"id":25644,"date":"2021-01-21T11:20:35","date_gmt":"2021-01-21T11:20:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cells4life.com\/?p=25644"},"modified":"2025-08-11T10:41:43","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T10:41:43","slug":"placenta-injection-helps-alleviate-painful-symptoms-of-arthritis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cells4life.com\/us\/2021\/01\/placenta-injection-helps-alleviate-painful-symptoms-of-arthritis\/","title":{"rendered":"Placenta Injections for Arthritis: A New Approach to Pain Management"},"content":{"rendered":"[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#00a1c5″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_enable_color=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|5px|10px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

According to new research, an injection of cells from the placenta<\/strong><\/a> can ease the pain and other symptoms of arthritis sufferers for up to one year.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”intro cont.” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_enable_color=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|5px|10px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

The new treatment, ReNu, developed by British-US-based firm Organogensis, is made from cells of the innermost layer of the placenta, the amnion<\/a>, which is donated at childbirth.<\/p>\n

Previous research showed that a single injection of amniotic tissue, which is processed, can alleviate pain and other symptoms associated with arthritis.<\/p>\n

In a 200-patient clinical trial, 69% of patients who received the placenta injection showed meaningful improvement in symptoms, whilst 63% noted a reduction in pain after just one injection of ReNu.<\/p>\n

Now, new research involving 700 people in the US is taking place to determine the affectability of the jab and compare it against a placebo of saline solution.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Why use placenta? ” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_enable_color=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|5px|10px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

Why use placenta cells to treat arthritis?
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The placenta is a rich source of stem cells<\/a>, which have been used for over 100 years to treat wounds and promote healing. In particular, the amniotic membrane<\/a>, contains a powerful combination of growth factors and anti-inflammatory proteins, which can help the body to communicate with cells when the body is damaged or diseased.<\/p>\n

Containing three key components, hyaluronic acid, collagen, and fibronectin, the cells from the placenta help to enhance healing by promoting the repair and reproduction of tissues, including cartilage. This is particularly important for those who suffer from arthritis, including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis<\/a> \u2013 the two most common forms of arthritis.<\/p>\n

In a healthy knee, a layer of cartilage covers the end of the bones in a joint, serving as a protective cushion and providing a smooth surface to allow painless movement.<\/p>\n

However, when osteoarthritis affects the knee joint, this protective layer is broken down through wear and tear, resulting in pain, swelling and issues with joint movement.<\/p>\n

The new placenta<\/a> injection treatment will help to lubricate joints and alleviate agony, which is often suffered by people with arthritis. The doctors who are carrying out this trial will continue to monitor patients for up to a year, comparing results against those participants who receive the placebo treatment.<\/p>\n

Roger Hackney, a consultant orthopaedic surgeon at the Spire and Nuffield hospitals in Leeds, UK, commented on the placenta injection: \u2018As cartilage cannot heal in humans, the experimental jabs could have promise. Studies such as this are hugely important if they can provide evidence that the product has something other than the placebo effect.\u2019[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”What is arthritis?” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_enable_color=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|5px|10px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

What is arthritis?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Arthritis<\/a> is a common condition that causes pain and inflammation in the joints. Arthritis actually refers to more than 200 related joint conditions. However, the two most common conditions are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.<\/p>\n

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition affecting the joints that are caused by inflammation. Patients with rheumatoid arthritis suffer from cartilage degradation because their immune system generates a faulty response. This response affects various parts of the body, such as the collagen that keeps cartilage healthy.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/cells4life.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/shutterstock_735202198-1-scaled.jpg” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Why use placenta? ” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_enable_color=”off” custom_padding=”10px|10px|5px|10px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

Osteoarthritis is a condition caused by the degeneration of cartilage. Cartilage is supposed to lubricate joints and ensure that bones can move over one another. In patients with osteoarthritis, the cartilage becomes thinner and rougher. The bone underneath tries to repair the damage and sometimes overgrows, causing the shape of the joint to alter.
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Arthritis can be acute with a sudden onset or a chronic long-term degradation, with main symptoms including:<\/p>\n