Stage I Gonarthrosis (Early Knee Osteoarthritis)

In stage I gonarthrosis of the knee joint, pathological processes develop, and the structure of the hyaline (articular) cartilage changes. The cartilage loses its smoothness, the gliding of the articular surfaces worsens, and tiny cracks, defects, and micro-injuries appear. As a result, the cartilage fails to perform its shock-absorbing function, though it is too early to speak of joint deformity.

If conservative treatment methods fail, stage I gonarthrosis serves as an indication for arthro-medullary shunting. A titanium shunt is implanted into the knee joint, connecting the bone marrow and joint cavities. As a result, components of the patient's own bone marrow fat enter the joint cavity, providing a therapeutic effect on the affected joint.

Following sports activities or heavy physical exertion, painful sensations appear in the knee. The pain can be described as a dull, aching, or tight sensation. The symptom of "start-up pain" occurs when initiating movement, for example, when a person stands up suddenly. A slight swelling of the knee joint can also be noticed, which periodically appears and disappears.

Sometimes synovitis manifests. In these cases, joint fluid begins to accumulate in the knee joint capsule area. The knee area swells, and the leg's range of motion becomes restricted.

Following arthro-medullary shunting, the necessity for intra-articular injections of hyaluronic acid, PRP therapy, and stromal vascular fraction therapy is eliminated.