"You need a new shoulder"
You've been told you need a shoulder replacement
And you want to know every alternative before an implant, a hospital stay and months of rehab.
Stem cell therapy for shoulders · Medellín, Colombia
The alternative to shoulder replacement surgery.Don't replace your shoulder. Regenerate it.
Stem cells for shoulder injuries.worn cartilage.torn tendons.muscle injuries.frozen shoulder.shoulder arthritis.
50 million stem cells, delivered under ultrasound guidance exactly where your shoulder is damaged. One day. No incisions. No hospital stay. In Medellín, from $1,999.
- ★★★★★ Excellent on Google
- 8,000+ procedures
- 1-day treatment
8,000+procedures performed by the lead doctors
50Mstem cells applied to your shoulder
1 dayfor most shoulder treatments
0incisions, implants or hospital nights
Who this is for
If one of these is you, keep reading.
"Surgery for my rotator cuff?"
A rotator cuff tear you'd rather not operate on
Pain reaching overhead or behind your back, weakness lifting — and a surgeon already talking about surgery.
"My shoulder won't move"
Frozen shoulder that keeps getting stiffer
Pain and stiffness that make dressing, reaching or sleeping on that side harder every month.
"Cortisone stopped working"
Injections that wear off faster every time
Cortisone, hyaluronic acid or PRP helped for a while — and then the pain came back.
"I used to lift, throw, swim"
Athletes and former athletes with an old injury
Tennis, golf, swimming, weightlifting. The injury was years ago. The shoulder never forgot.
"Bone on bone"
Advanced wear, and you were told options are running out
A specialist reviews your imaging first, so your plan is designed for your shoulder — before you spend anything.
Shoulder options, side by side
Cortisone quiets it. Surgery stitches or replaces it. Stem cells may help the tissue itself heal.
Cortisone quiets the pain. Physical therapy strengthens around the problem. Surgery stitches, trims or replaces the damage. Stem cell therapy may help cartilage, tendon and muscle repair.
| Cortisone shots | Physical therapy | Shoulder surgery | ★ The smart first stepStem cell therapy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What it goes after | The pain, for a while | Strengthens the muscles around the joint | Stitches, trims or replaces damaged tissue | Cartilage, tendon and muscle, the tissues that are damaged |
| Effect on your cartilage and tendons | Repeated shots can weaken tendons and wear the joint | Can't rebuild damaged tissue | Holds the tissue in place, or removes it | May support cartilage, tendon and muscle repair |
| Getting your arm back | Relief comes and goes | Slow, and depends on the damage | Weeks in a sling, then months of rehab | Gradual improvement over 4–6 months |
| Surgery or hospital stay | No | No | Yes. Surgery and recovery time | None. One treatment day |
| What happens next | The pain comes back and the shots add up | Months of exercises, no guarantee | Months of rehab. No going back | One treatment could be enough |
★ The smart first step: stem cell therapy
What it goes after
Cartilage, tendon and muscle, the tissues that are damaged
Cortisone: the pain, for a while · Physical therapy: strengthens the muscles around the joint · Surgery: stitches, trims or replaces damaged tissue
Effect on your cartilage and tendons
May support cartilage, tendon and muscle repair
Cortisone: repeated shots can weaken tendons and wear the joint · Physical therapy: can't rebuild damaged tissue · Surgery: holds the tissue in place, or removes it
Getting your arm back
Gradual improvement over 4–6 months
Cortisone: relief comes and goes · Physical therapy: slow, and depends on the damage · Surgery: weeks in a sling, then months of rehab
Surgery or hospital stay
None. One treatment day
Cortisone: no · Physical therapy: no · Surgery: yes. Surgery and recovery time
What happens next
One treatment could be enough
Cortisone: the pain comes back and the shots add up · Physical therapy: months of exercises, no guarantee · Surgery: months of rehab. No going back
Shoulder surgery can't be undone. See if your shoulder still has a better first step.
See if I'm a candidateWhat's hurting?
Cartilage, tendon or muscle. Tap yours.
Stem cells may help all three, so a shoulder problem in any of them could be a candidate. Find what your pain points to, then let a specialist confirm it for free.
Most likely
Tendon damage (rotator cuff or biceps)
Tendons attach muscle to bone. Overuse, age or injury can inflame, fray or partly tear them, which shows up as pain when you lift, reach or lie on that side. Stem cells may help tendon repair, and many partial and degenerative tears can be treated without surgery.
Send my case to a specialist →A specialist confirms your diagnosis for free. This tool helps you start the conversation.
Real shoulder patients
They were told to live with it. They didn't.
"Amazing customer service leading up to the procedure as well as after."
"Great customer service, very professional, high-quality treatment and more competitive price than other clinics."
Your trip & your price
One day in Medellín. One clear price.
Here's exactly what happens — and exactly what's included.
- 01
Free case review
Send your X-ray or MRI on WhatsApp. You get a clear, free answer before you spend anything.
- 02
Online consultation
A physician reviews your imaging with you by video. Your plan is ready before you book a flight.
- 03
Treatment day in Medellín
Your ultrasound-guided application in the operating room. Airport pickup and a 4-star hotel with the treatment center in the same building can be added to your plan.
- 04
Follow-up from home
Online check-ins with your doctor at 4 weeks and 6 months.
Shoulder treatment · from $1,999
From $1,999
USD · final price confirmed after your medical consultation
- 50 million stem cells
- Ultrasound-guided application in the operating room
- Local anesthesia
- A consultation with the doctor & online follow-up
- Can be added: Marriott Hotel in the same building, airport transfers, sedation and exosomes
Comparable treatment in the US$20,000+
Get my exact quote
Flights and meals not included. Hyperbaric chamber available as an optional add-on.
Dr. Diana ReyesYour medical team
Precision is a specialty, not a side service.
Your application is performed by Dr. Diana Reyes, anesthesiologist and pain specialist, whose daily work is placing treatments exactly where they need to go. A physician reviews your imaging, plans your treatment and follows your recovery.
Specialist physicians
Ultrasound-guided every time
Fully-equipped operating room
8,000+ procedures by the lead doctors
Shoulder FAQ
Your questions, answered.
Can stem cell therapy help me avoid shoulder replacement surgery?
For many patients with rotator cuff tears, frozen shoulder or mild to moderate shoulder osteoarthritis, stem cell therapy is a way to treat the shoulder before an irreversible surgery. A specialist reviews your imaging first, so your plan is designed for your shoulder.
Can stem cells help a torn rotator cuff heal without surgery?
Many partial and degenerative rotator cuff tears can be treated without surgery. The cells may help calm inflammation and support tendon and tissue repair. A specialist reviews your MRI, so your plan is designed for your tear.
Does it work for frozen shoulder?
Many patients with frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) may see reduced pain and more movement as inflammation calms and the joint capsule heals. Your online consultation designs the plan for your case.
How much does stem cell therapy for the shoulder cost?
Shoulder treatment in Medellín starts from $1,999 USD: the stem cells, the guided application in the operating room with local anesthesia, and a consultation with the doctor. The Marriott Hotel in the same building, airport transfers, sedation and exosomes can be added to your plan, and your coordinator sends that price in writing. Comparable treatments in the US typically run $20,000+. Your exact price is confirmed after your consultation.
Does it hurt?
The application is done under mild sedation or local anesthesia, so you stay comfortable. Afterward, you rest at the hotel, one elevator away, with your coordinator checking on you and clear post-care instructions in hand.
When will I see results?
Improvement builds gradually, typically between 4 and 6 months after your treatment, and some patients keep improving at 8 months. The cells release signals that may help calm inflammation and support repair.
How long do I need to stay in Medellín?
Most shoulder treatments are done in a single day; some plans add a second day, and your quote tells you exactly which one is yours. The doctors recommend staying at least 2 days after your application to rest at the hotel, and you can add extra nights to enjoy the city.
Can you treat both shoulders, or a shoulder and another joint, on the same trip?
Yes. Both shoulders — or a shoulder plus another joint — can be treated on the same procedure day. Your quote reflects exactly what's included.
Is stem cell therapy better than PRP or cortisone for the shoulder?
They work differently. Cortisone numbs pain temporarily, and PRP uses growth factors from your own blood; neither contains living cells. Stem cell therapy delivers 50 million young cells that may help calm inflammation and support tissue repair inside the joint.
Is there an age limit?
There's no fixed age limit. What matters is your overall health and the condition of the joint, reviewed in your online consultation.
Is it legal and safe?
Stem cell therapy is not approved by the FDA, but in Colombia it is legal. Your application is performed by specialist physicians in a fully-equipped operating room, under ultrasound guidance, by a team whose lead doctors have performed more than 8,000 procedures.
What can you expect?
Every body responds at its own pace; improvement is usually expected at 4–6 months. What you can expect is the quality of the cells, the precision of the application, and a medical team with you the whole way.
Your next step takes 2 minutes
Your shoulder has more years in it than you've been told.
Send your X-ray or MRI today. A specialist reviews it for free and designs your plan — before you decide on surgery.