Knee & joints · Patient education
Knee pain doesn't have to end in a replacement.
A physician-led regenerative care program in Medellín, Colombia. Ultrasound-guided procedures in a fully equipped OR, all-inclusive — hotel, transfers and bilingual care. From $3,500 USD.
outpatient procedure
Understanding your knee
Why the pain doesn't just go away.
Knee pain that lasts months usually has a structural cause. Knowing which one is yours changes which options make sense.
Cartilage wear
The cushion between your bones thins with age and use. Cartilage has almost no blood supply, which is why rest alone rarely brings it back.
Bone-on-bone
When the cushion is gone, bones grind directly. This is the stage where most surgeons start recommending a replacement — and where second opinions matter most.
Chronic inflammation
Arthritis and old injuries keep the joint inflamed, accelerating the damage. Managing symptoms without addressing the joint environment is a short-term game.
Know your options
The four roads in front of you.
Most patients we meet have tried more than one. Understanding what each can — and can't — do is the first step to a good decision.
Physical therapy
The right starting point for mild wear and early-stage pain. It strengthens the muscles around the joint, but it cannot reverse structural damage that has already occurred.
Cortisone & gel injections
Can calm inflammation for weeks or months. Relief is temporary, and repeated cortisone use is something many physicians prefer to limit over time.
Total knee replacement
An effective option for advanced damage — and a major surgery: general anesthesia, hospital stay, hardware, and months of rehabilitation. Once done, there is no going back.
Regenerative care program
A minimally invasive, physician-led protocol performed under local anesthesia with ultrasound guidance in a fully equipped operating room. Candidacy is determined case by case, after a medical evaluation of your imaging and history.
General anesthesia · 1–3 nights hospital · 3–12 months of rehab.
Local anesthesia · outpatient · all-inclusive with hotel and transfers.
Self-check
This is for you if…
Recognize yourself in two or more? It's worth having your case reviewed.
Knee pain has limited your daily life for months or years.
You've tried therapy or injections without lasting results.
You've been told a knee replacement is your only option.
You want to understand less invasive options before committing to surgery.
You want to know exactly what would be done, and why — before you decide anything.
Sounds like you?
Send us your case and imaging. A specialist reviews it and tells you honestly whether you are a candidate — free, no obligation.
The program
From your first message to structured follow-up at home.
You are guided by a bilingual patient coordinator through every step. No guesswork, no hidden costs.
Free case review
Share your story and any imaging (MRI or X-ray) by WhatsApp or the form below. Our medical team reviews whether you may be a candidate.
Medical evaluation
A video consultation with a certified specialist. You get an honest assessment — including when we believe you are not a candidate.
2–3 days in Medellín
Procedure in a fully equipped OR. Your hotel is in the same building, transfers are arranged, and your coordinator stays with you.
Follow-up from home
A structured follow-up protocol with our medical team after you return, so your progress is monitored — not left to chance.
Safety & facilities
A real operating room. A real medical team.
Procedures are performed in a fully-equipped OR inside the same building as your hotel, under ultrasound guidance — to the standards you would expect anywhere in the world.
- Sterility protocols of a surgical environment, not an office.
- Ultrasound guidance for precise placement at the joint.
- Certified physicians who perform this work every week.
One price. Everything included. No surprises.
- Medical procedure in a fully equipped operating room
- Pre-procedure diagnostics and specialist evaluation
- Hotel accommodation — in the same building as the clinic
- All airport and clinic transfers
- Dedicated bilingual patient coordinator
- Structured follow-up after you return home
The equivalent care experience in the United States routinely exceeds $20,000 — before travel, lodging or follow-up.
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★★★★★ 5.0 · 20 Google reviews
"I really enjoyed STC. The team at the clinic were friendly and knowledgeable, and the doctors were excellent. Highly recommend."
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Common questions
Asked by almost every patient. Answered honestly.
Free case review
Find out where you actually stand.
Send us your case — it takes one minute. A bilingual patient coordinator will contact you, usually within minutes during business hours. No commitment, no pressure.
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