SVF Therapy for AVN - Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who is the ideal candidate?
Patients with early-stage AVN (Grade 1 or 2), mild to moderate hip pain, and preserved joint structure. Early intervention is crucial for the best outcomes.
2. How is SVF different from surgery?
SVF is minimally invasive, requires only one-day hospitalization, and focuses on healing your existing hip joint rather than replacing it.
3. What does the procedure involve?
The procedure takes a few hours, including fat extraction, processing, and injection. It's performed with local anesthesia and mild sedation for comfort.
4. What is the recovery time?
Most patients walk the next day and return to normal activities within a week. Full benefits develop over 3-6 months as healing progresses.
5. Will I still need hip replacement?
Most patients who undergo SVF therapy in early stages avoid hip replacement. Advanced cases (Grade 3-4) may need additional treatments later.
6. Why not wait and see?
Waiting worsens AVN, leading to joint collapse. Once collapse happens, only replacement can be done. Early action saves your natural joint.
7. Is SVF an experimental treatment?
No, SVF is an evidence-based treatment using your body's own healing cells, backed by extensive research and used worldwide.
8. Will SVF "regrow" my bone?
SVF repairs, strengthens, and improves blood flow to your existing bone, helping prevent further damage and promoting natural healing.