Stem Cell for Rotator Cuff in Seoul

Nanoori Stem Cell Center, Gangnam

Rotator cuff problems—painful overhead reach, night pain, weak lifting—can stall work, sport, and sleep. At Nanoori Stem Cell Center, our orthopedic team provides stem cell–assisted care for select rotator cuff injuries with image-guided precision and a structured shoulder rehab plan.

Who This Is For

  • Partial-thickness tears (supraspinatus/infraspinatus/subscapularis)
  • Chronic tendinopathy with failed conservative care
  • Bursal-side or articular-side fraying and impingement symptoms
  • Post-repair slow healing (adjunct protocol)
    (Complete retracted tears typically require surgical repair.)

What We Do (Case-by-Case)

  • Autologous cell concentrates (bone-marrow– or adipose-derived), same-day sterile processing
  • Biologic adjuncts (e.g., PRP/PRF) when indicated
  • Image-guided injection (ultrasound ± arthroscopy) to the diseased tendon zone/enthesis
  • Rotator-cuff-specific rehab aligned to tissue-healing timelines

How Treatment Works

  1. Orthopedic Evaluation & Imaging – Focused exam + ultrasound/MRI to grade tear and assess subacromial space, biceps, and AC joint.
  2. Personalized Plan – Candidacy confirmation; discuss alternatives (debridement/repair) if better suited.
  3. Harvest → Processing → Targeted Injection – Local anesthesia or light sedation; precise delivery to the lesion.
  4. Rehab & Load Progression – Isometrics → eccentrics → heavy-slow resistance → scapular/control work → return-to-sport.

Recovery Timeline (Typical)

  • Weeks 0–2: Soreness settles; pain-free range of motion, isometrics
  • Weeks 3–6: Progressive eccentrics; everyday tasks feel easier
  • Months 2–4: Strength and endurance gains; light sport skills
  • Months 4–6+: Overhead/sport return once strength and control milestones met
    Timelines vary by tear size, tissue quality, and adherence.

Advantages vs. Conventional Care

  • Targets the degenerative tendon zone (healing focus, not just pain masking)
  • Image-guided accuracy in a hospital workflow
  • Integrated plan with scapular mechanics, posture, and sleep strategies
  • May reduce surgery need in suitable partial tears

Safety & Considerations

  • Temporary soreness/bruising at harvest or injection sites is common
  • Not indicated for full-thickness retracted tears or massive cuff failure
  • Outcomes depend on tear grade, biomechanics, and rehab compliance
  • Doctor-supervised care in a hospital environment

What to Bring

  • Recent MRI/ultrasound, medication list, prior injection/therapy records
  • Work/sport demands (throwing, swimming, lifting) and travel dates

FAQ

Can this replace surgery?
Often helpful for partial tears and tendinopathy; complete retracted tears usually need surgical repair.

How many sessions will I need?
Many patients complete one procedure plus rehab; complex cases may need staged care.

When can I sleep without shoulder pain again?
Night pain typically eases over 6–12 weeks as load tolerance and inflammation improve.

Practical Info (International Patients)

  • Center: Nanoori Stem Cell Center (Gangnam, Seoul)
  • Language: English-friendly coordination
  • Next Step: Book a shoulder consult + imaging review to confirm candidacy and timeline


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