Stem Cell Therapy

Stem cell therapy at The Orthopaedic Centre Dr Dennis Ng is an advanced regenerative procedure that uses the body's own multipotent cells to repair and regenerate damaged musculoskeletal tissue. Dr Dennis Ng offers three distinct stem cell collection methods tailored to the patient's anatomy, condition, and preferences: bone marrow aspiration from the hip bone, adipose-derived stem cells harvested via mini-liposuction from fat tissue, and peripheral blood…

Once harvested, the stem cells are processed and concentrated before being injected directly into the target area — whether a degenerated joint, torn tendon, cartilage defect, or ligament injury. Stem cells are uniquely capable of differentiating into multiple cell types, including chondrocytes (cartilage cells), tenocytes (tendon cells), and osteoblasts (bone-forming cells), enabling genuine tissue repair rather than merely symptom suppression.

The conditions most amenable to stem cell therapy include moderate to severe knee osteoarthritis, ACL and MCL ligament injuries, cartilage defects, chronic tendinopathies, and delayed-healing fractures. The treatment is particularly valuable for younger patients wishing to preserve joint function long-term, as well as older patients who are not surgical candidates but need meaningful pain relief and functional restoration.