What Is Stem Cell Therapy for Labral Tears?
An advanced regenerative therapy that uses your own stem cells to repair the labral tear in your hip or shoulder is called stem cell therapy for labral tears. Dr. Leon Reyfman and his team of experts at Stem Cell Therapy NYC provide this treatment to regenerate damaged labrum, which is the pad-like tissue inside joints that smooths the movement between the ball and the joint socket.
With five locations in New York City, your doctors provide a host of alternative solutions to chronic and cute pain without the need for surgery or habit-forming drugs. Stem cell therapy is one of the most common, and most recognized regenerative treatments. In addition to using stem cells for hip labrum recovery and sports injuries, stem cell therapy has proven effective for treating other areas undergoing painful conditions, in the:
What Causes Labral Tears and What Are the Symptoms?
When significant compression or severe twisting motion is applied to your hips or shoulders, it can lead to a labral tear. That kind of stress on the shoulder or the hip can happen for a variety of reasons like when you do the same exercise repeatedly or through repetitive motions at work. You may not notice the tear when it happens, but over time with wear and tear, left untreated, labrum tears lead to symptoms such as:
- Joint pain
- Clicking in the joint
- Loss of stability
- Decreased range of motion
- Sharp or pinching pain
Following a thorough examination and imaging tests, your NYC stem cell doctor tells you whether you qualify for stem cell therapy to promote tissue repair, reduce inflammation and restore joint function. Your doctor explains what to expect before, during and after treatment.
How Does Stem Cell Therapy for Labral Tear Work?
Stem cells for hip labrum repair and shoulder repair work by using stem cells taken from the bone marrow in your pelvic bone or nearby fat tissue. The substance is then processed and precisely injected back into your body, into the labral tear. Your NYC doctor follows steps that include:
- Collecting adult stem cells. The location of the stem cell removal is numbed, and bone marrow or fat tissue is withdrawn using a syringe or liposuction tools. You won’t feel anything during this step that takes just minutes.
- Processing stem cells. Once collected, the stem cells are processed using the centrifuge method to achieve a high concentration. The spinning device separates the cells to create stem cells made completely from your own tissues.
- Injecting stem cells. The processed stem cells are then injected directly into the hip or shoulder labral. The injection process relies on x-ray and ultrasound guidance for precise placement of the stem cells.
When the stem cells are injected, they trigger the regeneration of new tissue. Stem cell therapy is a minimally invasive, outpatient procedure, so you don’t need to stay overnight for observation. Most of the time, you can get through the therapy in less than two hours.
What Should I Expect During the Stem Cell Therapy for Labral Tear Recovery?
After the procedure, you’re allowed to leave the clinic the same day. During the recovery period, your doctor recommends that you slowly return to your normal activities within two weeks. Additional instructions include:
- Staying away from anti-inflammatory medication and letting the stem cells naturally take their course
- Resting as much as you can in the first 24 hours following the procedure
- Avoiding load-bearing and strenuous activities for the first two weeks
Expect any discomfort you feel after the procedure to go away over the first few days and pain from the labral tear to be reduced or eliminated in the following weeks or months. Complications are rare with stem cell therapy, since the stem cells used are extracted from your own body.
What Are the Benefits of Stem Cell Therapy for Labral Tears?
By using your own stem cells derived from the bone marrow or adipose tissue, regrowth of the labral tissue relies on your body’s natural healing processes. As a non-surgical option for torn labrum, the common benefits of stem cell therapy include:
- Faster recovery. There’s a shorter recovery period and less discomfort than a traditional surgical procedure.
- Safe procedure. Stem cell therapy reduces the risk of rejection.
- Joint preservation. This type of therapy preserves your natural hip labrum to maintain joint health.
Your NYC stem cell doctor offers stem cell therapy as an alternative to surgery if the labrum is torn but not detached. Contact Stem Cell Therapy NYC to schedule an appointment to visit one of our five offices for a complete examination and evaluation to see if you’re an eligible candidate for stem cell therapy for labral tears.
Page Updated on Mar 23, 2026 by Stem Cell Therapy