Condition
Knee Osteoarthritis
Ease knee osteoarthritis without surgery — a physician-led regenerative approach designed to reduce pain and improve mobility, using your body's own cells.
Living with knee osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis develops as the protective cartilage in the knee wears down over time, leading to pain, stiffness and reduced mobility. It shows up in the small moments — the ache getting up from a chair, the catch on the stairs, the swelling after a long day, the walks and workouts you start cutting short. It’s one of the most common reasons people seek joint care, and for many, the options offered feel like extremes: manage it with medication or commit to knee replacement surgery and a long recovery.
There’s a middle path worth understanding first.
A non-surgical, regenerative approach to knee osteoarthritis
Rather than jumping straight to surgery, our physician-led regenerative approach is designed to support the knee’s natural repair and reduce pain — working with the joint you already have. Our stem cell joint regeneration and PRP joint treatment use your body’s own regenerative components, delivered in-office, with the goal of calming pain and improving mobility, and helping many patients delay or avoid surgery.
Because osteoarthritis varies in severity, an honest evaluation comes first. The physician reviews your history and imaging to understand how far the wear has progressed, and will tell you if a regenerative approach isn’t likely to help your knee.
Why patients choose Utah Stem Cells
- Physician-led, every time. Your evaluation and procedure are performed by Dr. William Cimikoski — not handed off to a technician.
- Honest guidance. We’re evidence-informed and straight with you: if you’re not a good candidate, we’ll tell you.
- Your own biology. Treatment uses your body’s own regenerative material.
- One roof in Sandy. Evaluation, treatment and follow-up in a single, physician-owned clinic in the Salt Lake Valley.
What to expect
Every plan begins with a physician evaluation that reviews your imaging and history to confirm you’re a candidate and tailor the approach to your goals. If a regenerative option is appropriate, it’s performed in-office, and most patients return to normal activities quickly. The physician will give you clear, realistic expectations for your knee, and results vary from person to person.
This page is for general education. It is not medical advice and is not a promise of any particular result. Treatment suitability is determined by the physician based on individual evaluation.
How we can help
Treatments for this condition
Stem Cell Joint Regeneration
A non-surgical treatment for major joints that uses regenerative components to reduce pain and restore mobility — no surgery, minimal downtime.
Learn more →Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Joint Treatment
A concentrated preparation from your own blood, injected into a joint to support natural repair.
Learn more →Not sure where to start? Talk it through with a physician.
Physician-led care
Your care is led by Dr. William Cimikoski
At Utah Stem Cells, your evaluation and care are guided by our Medical Director, Dr. William Cimikoski — so you get honest, physician-led guidance about your options from the first consultation onward.
Meet Dr. CimikoskiFAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can regenerative medicine help my knee osteoarthritis?
It may help. Regenerative approaches are designed to reduce pain and support the knee's natural repair as cartilage wears down. Osteoarthritis is one of the most common reasons patients seek these options, but whether it's a good fit for your knee is something the physician determines during your evaluation.
Is this an alternative to knee replacement surgery?
For some patients, yes. Our regenerative options are non-surgical and work with the knee you already have, rather than replacing it. They're intended for people who want to reduce pain and improve mobility, and to delay or avoid surgery. The physician will tell you honestly whether that's realistic in your case.
Is it surgery?
No. The treatments we offer are non-surgical and performed in-office using your body's own regenerative components. Most patients return to everyday activities quickly.
Does regenerative treatment reverse arthritis?
We don't make cure, reverse or guarantee claims. The goal is to reduce pain and improve how well the knee moves. Many patients seek regenerative options to stay active, but results vary from person to person, which is why the physician sets realistic expectations for your situation.
Am I a candidate?
Your consultation is designed to answer that. Dr. Cimikoski reviews your history and imaging, examines the knee, and tells you honestly whether a regenerative approach is a good fit — and if it isn't, he'll say so.
How is Utah Stem Cells different?
Every evaluation and procedure is physician-led by Dr. William Cimikoski — not delegated to a technician — and grounded in honest, evidence-informed guidance. You get a real evaluation, a tailored plan and clear expectations, all under one roof in Sandy.
What does treatment involve?
It begins with a physician evaluation that reviews your imaging and history to confirm suitability. If you're a candidate, regenerative components from your own body are prepared and precisely delivered into the knee in-office, with the goal of supporting natural repair over the following weeks.
How do I get started?
Book a free, no-pressure consultation. The physician will evaluate your knee, review your goals and health history, and tell you whether a regenerative approach is right for you.