"You need a new hip"
You've been told you need a hip replacement
And you want to know every alternative before an implant, a hospital stay and months of rehab.
Stem cell therapy for hips · Medellín, Colombia
The alternative to hip replacement surgery.Don't replace your hip. Regenerate it.
Stem cells for hip arthritis.worn cartilage.labral tears."bone on bone" pain.hip tendon pain.
60 million stem cells, delivered under ultrasound guidance exactly where your hip is damaged. One day. No incisions. No hospital stay. In Medellín, from $2,199.
- ★★★★★ Excellent on Google
- 8,000+ procedures
- 1-day treatment
8,000+procedures performed by the lead doctors
60Mstem cells applied to your hip
1 dayfor most hip treatments
0incisions, implants or hospital nights
Who this is for
If one of these is you, keep reading.
"It's just arthritis"
Hip osteoarthritis that keeps getting worse
Groin pain, stiffness, putting on socks or getting out of the car has become a project.
"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.
"Surgery for a labral tear?"
A labral tear you'd rather not operate on
Deep hip pain, clicking or locking — and a surgeon already talking about arthroscopy.
"I used to be active"
Runners, golfers and former athletes
Walking, running, golf, dancing. Your hip decides how far you go — and you want that back.
"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 hip — before you spend anything.
Hip options, side by side
Cortisone numbs. A replacement removes. Stem cells go to what's wearing out.
Cortisone numbs the pain. PRP gives a short boost. A hip replacement removes the joint. Stem cell therapy aims at the cartilage and labrum that are wearing out.
| Cortisone shots | PRP | Hip replacement | ★ The smart first stepStem cell therapy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What it goes after | The pain, for a while | A short-term boost | The whole joint, replaced with metal and plastic | The cartilage and labrum that are wearing out |
| Your cartilage and labrum | Repeated shots can wear the joint further | No living cells to rebuild them | Removed for good | Aims to support cartilage and tissue repair |
| Rehab and precautions | None | None | Weeks of rehab and movement precautions | One treatment day in Medellín. No hospital stay |
| You keep your own hip | ||||
| What happens next | The pain returns and the shots add up | Relief that often fades | An implant that can wear out and may need revision | One treatment could be enough |
★ The smart first step: stem cell therapy
What it goes after
The cartilage and labrum that are wearing out
Cortisone: the pain, for a while · PRP: a short-term boost · Replacement: the whole joint, replaced with metal and plastic
Your cartilage and labrum
Aims to support cartilage and tissue repair
Cortisone: repeated shots can wear the joint further · PRP: No living cells to rebuild them · Replacement: removed for good
Rehab and precautions
One treatment day in Medellín. No hospital stay
Cortisone: none · PRP: none · Replacement: weeks of rehab and movement precautions
You keep your own hip
You keep it
Replacement: your joint is replaced with metal and plastic
What happens next
One treatment could be enough
Cortisone: the pain returns and the shots add up · PRP: relief that often fades · Replacement: an implant that can wear out and may need revision
A hip replacement can't be undone. See if your hip still has a better first step.
See if I'm a candidateCommon myths
Your hip pain probably isn't "just aging."
Four things patients believe before their free case review — and what's usually true instead.
Myth
"Everyone's hip hurts eventually."
Some wear is normal with age — sharp, limiting pain isn't. It usually has a specific cause: cartilage wear, a labral tear or inflammation that can be treated.
Truth: pain has a source, and sources can be treated.
Myth
"If it's not broken, there's nothing to do."
A normal X-ray doesn't rule out cartilage or labral damage — that often needs an MRI to see. A specialist can tell you what's really going on before you wait it out.
Truth: normal X-rays miss most early hip damage.
Myth
"Replacement is the only real fix."
Surgery has its place for severely worn joints — but for mild to moderate damage, regenerative treatment is worth trying first, precisely because surgery can't be undone once you operate.
Truth: it's the last option, not the first one.
Myth
"I'd know if it were serious."
Hip damage is often silent for years — dull ache, stiffness in the morning, a limp you've stopped noticing. By the time it's constant, it's been building for a while.
Truth: early signs are easy to dismiss as "just getting older."
Real joint patients
They were told to live with it. They didn't.
"We are back home and feeling better than before, getting better and stronger each day. If you are hesitant to go to Medellín, don’t be. … It was a great experience and family vacation all in one!"
"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.
Hip treatment · from $2,199
From $2,199
USD · final price confirmed after your medical consultation
- 60 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
Hip FAQ
Your questions, answered.
Can stem cell therapy help me avoid a hip replacement?
For many patients with mild to moderate hip osteoarthritis, cartilage wear or a labral tear, stem cell therapy is a way to treat the hip before an irreversible surgery. A specialist reviews your imaging first, so your plan is designed for your hip.
Am I a candidate if I've been told I'm "bone on bone"?
Send your X-ray or MRI. A specialist reviews it for free and shows you the plan designed for your hip — before you spend anything.
How much does stem cell therapy for the hip cost?
Hip treatment in Medellín starts from $2,199 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 hip 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 both hips, or a hip and a knee, be treated on the same trip?
Yes. Both hips — or a hip 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 hyaluronic acid for the hip?
They work differently. PRP uses growth factors from your own blood and hyaluronic acid adds lubrication; neither contains living cells. Stem cell therapy delivers 60 million young cells that may help calm inflammation and support tissue repair inside the joint.
Can stem cells treat a hip labral tear without surgery?
Many degenerative and partial labral tears can be treated without arthroscopy. The cells may help calm inflammation and support tissue repair. A specialist reviews your MRI, so your plan is designed for your tear.
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 hip 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.