Regenerative medicine
Stem Cell Joint Regeneration
Move freely again — a physician-performed, non-surgical procedure that uses your body's own regenerative cells to support natural joint repair, with minimal downtime.
Joint pain shouldn’t decide what you can and can’t do
Aching knees, stiff shoulders, hips that flare up on the stairs — when a joint wears down, it quietly shrinks your life: the hikes you skip, the workouts you drop, the nights you don’t sleep well. For many people the options they’re offered feel like extremes: mask it with medication, or commit to major surgery and a long recovery.
There’s a middle path worth understanding first.
A non-surgical alternative to living with joint pain
Stem cell joint regeneration is a physician-performed, in-office procedure that supports your body’s natural repair processes in worn or injured joints. Instead of replacing the joint, it works with the joint you already have — using your own regenerative cells to help calm pain and improve mobility, with minimal downtime.
It’s designed for patients who want to reduce pain and stay active without the risks, cost and recovery time of surgery.
How it works
- Evaluation. The physician examines your joint, reviews imaging and your history, and confirms whether you’re a good candidate.
- Preparation. Regenerative components from your own body are prepared for treatment.
- Targeted placement. They’re precisely delivered into the affected joint, in-office.
- Natural response. Over the following weeks your body responds, supporting repair around the joint.
Why patients choose Utah Stem Cells
- Physician-led, every time. Your procedure is performed by Dr. William Cimikoski — not handed off to a technician.
- Your own biology. The treatment uses your body’s own regenerative material.
- Honest guidance. We’re evidence-informed and straight with you: if you’re not a good candidate, we’ll tell you.
- One roof in Sandy. Evaluation, treatment and follow-up in a single, physician-owned clinic in the Salt Lake Valley.
Which joints we treat
- Knees
- Shoulders
- Hips
- Neck and back
- Smaller joints on evaluation
What to expect
Every plan begins with a physician evaluation to confirm you’re a candidate and to tailor the approach to your goals. The procedure is performed in-office, and most patients return to normal activities quickly. Your provider will give you clear, realistic expectations for your specific joint.
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.
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Physician-led care
Your care is led by Dr. William Cimikoski
Every treatment plan at Utah Stem Cells is guided by our Medical Director, Dr. William Cimikoski — so you get a genuine evaluation and honest, physician-led guidance from the first consultation onward.
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Frequently asked questions
What is stem cell joint regeneration?
It's a non-surgical, in-office procedure that concentrates your body's own regenerative components and places them where a joint is worn or injured, to support your natural repair processes. The goal is to reduce pain and improve how the joint moves — without the operating room.
How is it different from joint replacement surgery?
Joint replacement removes and replaces the joint, and requires anesthesia, hospital time and weeks of rehab. Stem cell joint regeneration works with the joint you already have: it's performed in-office, uses your own cells, and most patients return to everyday activities quickly. It's designed for people who want to delay or avoid surgery.
Which joints can be treated?
Most commonly knees, shoulders, hips, and the neck and back. Smaller joints can also be considered. The physician confirms during your evaluation whether your specific joint and condition are a good fit.
Does the procedure hurt, and what is the recovery like?
It's a minimally invasive, in-office procedure and most patients tolerate it well, with little to no downtime. Your provider will explain exactly what to expect for your treatment area and how to care for the joint afterward.
How soon might I notice a difference?
Regenerative approaches work gradually as your body responds over the following weeks. Timelines and results vary from person to person, which is why the physician sets realistic expectations for your specific situation during the consultation.
Is stem cell joint regeneration safe?
Because the procedure uses your own biological material and is performed by a physician in-office, it avoids many risks associated with major surgery. As with any medical procedure, suitability and risks are reviewed individually — your evaluation with the physician is where that's determined.
What makes Utah Stem Cells different?
Every procedure is physician-led by Dr. William Cimikoski — not delegated to a technician — and grounded in an honest, evidence-informed approach: we tell you when you're a good candidate and when you're not. You get a real evaluation, a tailored plan, and clear expectations, all under one roof in Sandy.
How do I get started?
Book a free, no-pressure consultation. The physician will evaluate your joint, review your goals and health history, and tell you whether stem cell joint regeneration is right for you.