Joints and cartilage
Persistent joint pain, stiffness or loss of function, or a diagnosed osteoarthritis or cartilage concern.
An evolving option that may be considered for selected joint, tissue, pain-management and longevity goals.
No commitment. Start with a confidential enquiry.
Understanding your options
Considered with care and precision.
Mesenchymal stem cells, often called MSCs, release biological signals involved in cell communication, inflammation and tissue processes. At CellRenew, MSCs may be considered for selected joint degeneration, cartilage, tendon, pain-management and longevity goals.
MSCs are also being studied in metabolic conditions such as type 2 diabetes. Where that is relevant to you, it is discussed as an addition to, never a replacement for, your established care.
Every MSC discussion begins with a medical assessment and a clear, unhurried review of suitability, so the decision you make is genuinely your own.
- Personalised assessment before any treatment discussion
- Your wider treatment plan stays central
- Time to ask questions about logistics, cost and follow-up
Is it right for you?
Reasons to ask for a suitability conversation.
MSC therapy suits some people and not others. The conversation begins with your diagnosis, your goals and the care you already have.
Tendon and ligament
A tendon or ligament concern where you want to understand every available management option.
Pain and mobility
Pain or reduced mobility that continues despite an appropriate treatment plan, rehabilitation or lifestyle support.
Healthy ageing
A healthy-ageing goal and a preference for a personalised medical review rather than a one-size-fits-all protocol.
Your care journey
Understand priorities
We review the concern, your goals, medical history and the care you already have in place.
Assess the picture
Examination, existing results and selected investigations help determine whether an MSC discussion is appropriate.
Explore the option
We explain the treatment pathway, current evidence, alternatives and suitability in clear language.
Plan and follow up
If you choose to proceed, treatment and review are coordinated around your individual needs.
What to expect
Considered care. Honest guidance.
CellRenew offers an evidence-aware, personalised conversation about whether MSC therapy has an appropriate role in your wider treatment plan. Sometimes the honest answer is that it does not, and Dr Peer will tell you so.
You will have time to ask about the treatment itself, what the appointment involves, cost, logistics and follow-up before deciding anything.
Treatment suitability and likely outcomes differ from person to person. Results cannot be guaranteed and will be discussed during your medical consultation.
Your next step
Would you like to talk through whether MSC treatment suits you?
Share your concern with Dr Peer’s team. Your enquiry will help guide the most appropriate consultation and assessment.
Common questions
A little more clarity.
What does MSC mean?+
MSC stands for mesenchymal stem cell, a cell type studied for its signalling role in inflammation and tissue processes.
What might MSC therapy be considered for?+
Selected joint degeneration, cartilage, tendon, pain-management and longevity goals, after a proper assessment.
Does it replace my current treatment?+
No. Appropriate rehabilitation, conventional treatment and specialist care remain central and may be the better option.
What should I ask at the consultation?+
Anything: the treatment pathway, what to expect, alternatives, cost, follow-up and whether proceeding is right for you.
Can results be guaranteed?+
No. Responses vary between individuals and Dr Peer will be candid about what is realistic for you.
Care with Dr Aamina Peer
A broad medical view, focused on you.
Dr Peer brings more than 25 years across clinical medicine, emergency care and global healthcare leadership. Her GP-led approach considers your wider health before recommending a targeted treatment.
- Experience
- MBChB · 25+ years in medicine
- Certifications
- ISSCA certified · DNAlysis Accredited Practitioner
- Clinical skills
- POCUS and ultrasound certified
Begin with clarity
Ask about mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) treatment.
Tell us what you would like help with. A considered medical next step begins with understanding your health and goals.
Cape Town · By appointment
Private enquiry · No commitment