If chronic joint pain or osteoarthritis restricts your daily activities, your doctor may recommend a series of therapies to heal the affected areas. However, in some cases, these measures aren’t enough, and new options have to be considered. Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC) therapy at NY Pain Medicine Associates is a solid option for alleviating your pain and restoring your mobility without invasive surgery or extensive recovery time. Our skilled regenerative medicine specialists offer bone marrow aspiration concentrate (BMAC) injections for knee, hip, shoulder, spine, and other musculoskeletal conditions in New York.
Our physiatrists at New York Pain Medicine Associate have extensive experience treating different musculoskeletal conditions and offer a full range of advanced, minimally invasive, and scarless procedures.
Bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) therapy is a regenerative procedure that uses concentrated stem cells and growth factors from your own bone marrow to repair damaged joints, cartilage, and soft tissues. This treatment is a solid option if you suffer from moderate to severe joint pain and dysfunction that hasn’t dramatically improved with other alternatives like physical therapy, medications, or standard injections.​
Your body’s concentrated healing cells work to regenerate cartilage, reduce inflammation, and strengthen the joint from within. Unlike temporary solutions, BMAC addresses the root cause of degeneration by promoting actual tissue repair.​
Before considering BMAC, a specialist will assess your case and review your medical history.
This process is used to evaluate the potential effectiveness of healing in the treated area. If the affected area is in the early stages of a disease or has suffered a minor injury, the treatment is likely to work as intended. From our experience, we recommend BMAC if you:
The procedure begins with bone marrow extraction from your hip area using local anesthesia to minimize discomfort. Your doctor will use a specialized needle to collect a small sample of bone marrow, which typically takes just a few minutes.​
The bone marrow is then processed in a centrifuge for approximately 20–30 minutes to concentrate the stem cells and growth factors. Once your BMAC is prepared, the concentrated solution is precisely injected into the damaged joint using ultrasound or fluoroscopic guidance to ensure accurate placement.​
The entire procedure typically lasts about 1 to 2 hours and is performed as an outpatient treatment, meaning you won’t need to stay overnight.​
If you’re tired of living with pain and discomfort, and physical therapy hasn’t worked while medications barely ease your symptoms, then Bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) therapy could be the right treatment for you. The “scalpel experience” is optional if your condition isn’t severe. We know you want to avoid surgery, and BMAC can help treat chronic pain and heal damaged cartilage that affects your daily life.Â
Our team will assess your condition, answer your questions, and determine if you’re a candidate for this regenerative treatment. Take the first step toward pain-free movement—schedule your appointment today