{"key":"op_139_UA","page":{"url":"https://ua.bookimed.com/clinics/country=ukraine/procedure=treatment-with-stem-cells/","procedure":{"id":139,"slug":"treatment-with-stem-cells","name":"Лікування стовбуровими клітинами","name_forms":{"plural":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"genitive":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"}},"type":"therapy","grammar_number":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"parent_id":"stem-cells","family_attribute":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"}},"country":{"id":47,"iso":"UA","name":"Україна"},"currency":"USD","data_date":"2026-10-28"},"pages":{"clinics_url":"https://ua.bookimed.com/clinics/country=ukraine/procedure=treatment-with-stem-cells/","cost_url":"https://ua.bookimed.com/clinics/country=ukraine/procedure=treatment-with-stem-cells/cost/","best_url":{"status":"missing","reason":"template not live"}},"price":{"from":2000,"to":9000,"avg":{"value":2200.851851975094,"method":"median","source":"clinics"},"us":{"from":12000,"to":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"}},"uk":{"from":2500,"to":30000},"by_technique":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"by_city":[{"city":"Київ","from":2000},{"city":"Біла Церква","from":2200}],"per_unit":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"factors":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"tiers":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_offers"},"comparison":[{"country_iso":"FR","from":4500,"to":8500},{"country_iso":"GB","from":2500,"to":30000},{"country_iso":"US","from":12000,"to":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"}},{"country_iso":"IL","from":6500,"to":12000},{"country_iso":"TR","from":900,"to":4700},{"country_iso":"MX","from":1600,"to":4500},{"country_iso":"DE","from":4500,"to":9000},{"country_iso":"CA","from":3500,"to":8500},{"country_iso":"AE","from":5500,"to":12500},{"country_iso":"TH","from":1000,"to":4500},{"country_iso":"PL","from":9800,"to":14800},{"country_iso":"KR","from":3500,"to":10000},{"country_iso":"CZ","from":10600,"to":11600},{"country_iso":"AT","from":8500,"to":15000},{"country_iso":"ES","from":42000,"to":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"}},{"country_iso":"IT","from":3500,"to":7000},{"country_iso":"CN","from":29700,"to":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"}},{"country_iso":"AU","from":6500,"to":14000},{"country_iso":"IN","from":4500,"to":8500},{"country_iso":"MY","from":4500,"to":8500},{"country_iso":"VN","from":3500,"to":8000},{"country_iso":"BR","from":4500,"to":9000},{"country_iso":"AZ","from":4600,"to":5500},{"country_iso":"CH","from":9000,"to":18000},{"country_iso":"CO","from":2300,"to":6000}],"base_country":"US","base_is_fallback":false},"savings":{"pct":83,"variant":">=15%"},"package":{"included":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_offers"},"excluded":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_offers"},"extra_charges":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"}},"clinics":{"count":15,"items":[{"id":1476,"name":"EmCell Cell Therapy Center","city":"Kyiv","rating":4.3,"reviews_count":4,"accreditations":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"rank":1,"has_procedure":true,"why_ranked":"First clinic specializing in fetal stem cell therapy with 30+ years of experience. Offers over 30,000 live fetal stem cell samples and comprehensive diagnostic evaluations.","bookimed_stats":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_published"},"procedure_description":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"offers":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_offers"}},{"id":1129,"name":"ADONIS Fertility Solutions","city":"Kyiv","rating":4.7,"reviews_count":34,"accreditations":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"rank":2,"has_procedure":true,"why_ranked":"Offers up to 30 million mesenchymal stem cells per treatment, with a certified and licensed laboratory. Includes comprehensive follow-up for one year.","bookimed_stats":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_published"},"procedure_description":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"offers":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_offers"}},{"id":1131,"name":"ADONIS Medical Group of Companies","city":"Kyiv","rating":4.7,"reviews_count":41,"accreditations":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"rank":3,"has_procedure":true,"why_ranked":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"bookimed_stats":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_published"},"procedure_description":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"offers":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_offers"}},{"id":6700,"name":"CSM Clinic","city":"Bila Tserkva","rating":1,"reviews_count":1,"accreditations":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"rank":4,"has_procedure":true,"why_ranked":"Specializes in stem cell therapy for cerebral palsy, autism, and stroke recovery. Uses certified biological materials and safe technologies. Treats 7,000+ patients annually.","bookimed_stats":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_published"},"procedure_description":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"offers":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_offers"}},{"id":331,"name":"ABLOU Stem Cell Clinic","city":"Kyiv","rating":5,"reviews_count":5,"accreditations":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"rank":5,"has_procedure":true,"why_ranked":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"bookimed_stats":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_published"},"procedure_description":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"offers":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_offers"}},{"id":357,"name":"Ukrainian Academy of Plastic Surgery","city":"Kyiv","rating":4,"reviews_count":7,"accreditations":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"rank":6,"has_procedure":true,"why_ranked":"Uses combination of MSC and HGSC cells with specific dosing protocols for neurological and liver conditions. Offers comprehensive treatment programs including detox and liver preparation.","bookimed_stats":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_published"},"procedure_description":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"offers":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_offers"}},{"id":376,"name":"Perfecto Room","city":"Kyiv","rating":2.1,"reviews_count":4,"accreditations":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"rank":7,"has_procedure":true,"why_ranked":"Offers diverse stem cell treatments including skin rejuvenation and chronic disease management. Uses patient's own cells, donor cells, and umbilical cord cells. Provides personalized therapy with visible results in 2-3 days.","bookimed_stats":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_published"},"procedure_description":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"offers":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_offers"}},{"id":768,"name":"Vitality Medical & Research Center","city":"Kyiv","rating":4.5,"reviews_count":2,"accreditations":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"rank":8,"has_procedure":true,"why_ranked":"Accredited by the Ministry of Health of Ukraine with a licensed stem cell bank. Uses mesenchymal stem cells produced in-house. Offers comprehensive packages including medical tests, consultations, and follow-up.","bookimed_stats":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_published"},"procedure_description":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"offers":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_offers"}},{"id":770,"name":"Institute of Cell Therapy","city":"Kyiv","rating":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"reviews_count":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"accreditations":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"rank":9,"has_procedure":true,"why_ranked":"First in CIS with governmental stem cell certification. Over 30 innovative therapies available and a unique cryobank with full-cycle biological material processing. Served 3,000+ patients with stem cell treatments.","bookimed_stats":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_published"},"procedure_description":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"offers":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_offers"}},{"id":1208,"name":"BIOAGE Clinic","city":"Kyiv","rating":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"reviews_count":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"accreditations":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"rank":10,"has_procedure":true,"why_ranked":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"bookimed_stats":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_published"},"procedure_description":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"offers":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_offers"}},{"id":1289,"name":"Coollaser Clinic","city":"Kyiv","rating":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"reviews_count":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"accreditations":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"rank":11,"has_procedure":true,"why_ranked":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"bookimed_stats":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_published"},"procedure_description":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"offers":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_offers"}},{"id":1591,"name":"Dobrobut Medical Network","city":"Kyiv","rating":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"reviews_count":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"accreditations":["International Organization for Standardization"],"rank":12,"has_procedure":true,"why_ranked":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"bookimed_stats":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_published"},"procedure_description":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"offers":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_offers"}},{"id":3675,"name":"I.D. Clinic","city":"Kyiv","rating":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"reviews_count":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"accreditations":["International Organization for Standardization","European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology"],"rank":13,"has_procedure":true,"why_ranked":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"bookimed_stats":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_published"},"procedure_description":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"offers":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_offers"}},{"id":6353,"name":"Bioage / BioAge (Mediland Stem Cell Therapy Center)","city":"Kyiv","rating":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"reviews_count":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"accreditations":["Ukrainian National Award 2019","Ukrainian National Award 2020","ISO 9001:2015 Quality management systems"],"rank":14,"has_procedure":true,"why_ranked":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"bookimed_stats":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_published"},"procedure_description":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"offers":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_offers"}},{"id":8389,"name":"Victoria Gudziak Reproductive Clinic","city":"Lviv","rating":4.2,"reviews_count":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"accreditations":["European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology","European Society for Medical Oncology"],"rank":15,"has_procedure":true,"why_ranked":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"bookimed_stats":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_published"},"procedure_description":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"offers":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_offers"}}]},"doctors":{"count":14,"languages":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"}},"cities":[{"id":109,"slug":"kiev","name":"Київ","clinics_count":2,"price_from":2000,"profile":{"city_type":"Capital and largest city of Ukraine","access":["No flights to Kyiv; travel overland from Poland"],"sources":["https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyiv","https://visitkyiv.com/visitor-essentials/how-to-get-from-poland-to-kyiv/"],"checked_at":"2026-11-03","status":"ok"}},{"id":2662,"slug":"bila-tserkva","name":"Біла Церква","clinics_count":1,"price_from":2200,"profile":{"city_type":"Largest city in Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine","access":["Chișinău Airport (KIV), 328 km from Bila Tserkva Air Base"],"sources":["https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bila_Tserkva","https://ourairports.com/airports/UA-0025/closest.html?start=100"],"checked_at":"2026-11-03","status":"ok"}}],"offers":{"active":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_offers"},"active_with_related":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_offers"},"hospital_nights_median":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_offers"},"days_in_country_median":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_offers"},"top_offers":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_offers"},"packages":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_offers"},"related_packages":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_offers"},"other_packages":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_offers"}},"medical":{"indications":["Knee osteoarthritis","Other joint osteoarthritis","Tendon or ligament degeneration","Cartilage defects","Chronic musculoskeletal pain unresponsive to standard care"],"contraindications":["Active infection","Active cancer or recent malignancy","Pregnancy or breastfeeding","Blood clotting disorders","Anticoagulant therapy that cannot be paused","Severe uncontrolled systemic illness","Allergy to anesthetic or processing materials","Infection at harvest or injection site","Severe immunodeficiency"],"operation_hours":{"min":2,"max":4,"unit":"hours","qualifier":"Includes harvest, on-site processing and injection in one same-day session."},"anesthesia":["local"],"sessions_or_stages":{"sessions":{"min":1,"max":1,"unit":"visits","qualifier":"Single same-day session; repeat injections are optional and not routine."},"stages":[{"code":"cell_harvest","label":"Harvest bone marrow or fat tissue","after":{"min":0,"max":0,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Start of the session."}},{"code":"cell_processing","label":"Concentrate or isolate the cells","after":{"min":0,"max":0,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Same day, about 1-2 hours after harvest."}},{"code":"cell_injection","label":"Inject cells into the target site","after":{"min":0,"max":0,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Same day after processing."}}],"qualifier":"Autologous harvest, processing and injection all occur in one visit."},"hospital_nights":{"value":{"min":0,"max":0,"unit":"nights","qualifier":"Same-day harvest, processing and injection; no overnight stay."},"source":"parsed_details"},"treatment_conditions":["day_case"],"rehabilitation_days":{"min":7,"max":14,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Return to ordinary daily function; physiotherapy may continue longer for joint conditions."},"fly_home_after_days":{"min":0,"max":1,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Same or next day, once harvest site is checked and pain is controlled."},"back_to_work_days":{"min":1,"max":3,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Desk work after 1-2 days; up to 3 days if harvest site is sore or job is physical."},"exercise_resume_weeks":{"min":2,"max":6,"unit":"weeks","qualifier":"Light activity after 1-2 weeks; impact sports later, guided by treated joint and clinician."},"final_result_months":{"min":3,"max":6,"unit":"months","qualifier":"Symptom change gradual; response varies by condition and joint, and benefit is not proven."},"result_longevity":"Benefit, if any, typically lasts 6-24 months and varies by condition. Repeat treatment may be considered.","main_risks":["Infection at harvest or injection site","Pain, bleeding or bruising at the harvest or injection site","Post-injection joint pain and swelling flare","Nerve irritation or fat-harvest contour irregularity"],"complication_rate_pct":{"min":2,"max":10,"unit":"percent","qualifier":"Any minor adverse event (site pain, bruising, swelling flare) within 30 days; serious events such as infection under 1%."},"revision_rate_pct":{"min":5,"max":20,"unit":"percent","qualifier":"Repeat injection within 2 years for insufficient benefit or recurrent symptoms; varies by joint and condition severity."},"success":{"metric":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"value":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"horizon":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"source":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"evidence_status":"not_proven"},"scars":"No visible scar; a tiny puncture mark at the harvest and injection sites fades within days to weeks.","pain":"Mild to moderate discomfort at the harvest site for 2-5 days, plus temporary soreness or swelling at the injection site. Managed with simple analgesics.","preparation":["Medical review and recent blood tests","Imaging of the target joint","Stop NSAIDs about 1 week before","Pause blood thinners if approved","Infection screening","Avoid smoking and alcohol beforehand","Hydrate and eat normally on the day"],"recovery_timeline":[{"phase":"Day 0-2","description":"Rest after harvest and injection; mild soreness and bruising are common.","restrictions":["Avoid heavy loading of treated area","No soaking harvest site in water"]},{"phase":"Week 1-2","description":"Soreness settles; gradual return to daily activity and light movement.","restrictions":["No strenuous exercise","Avoid NSAIDs unless approved"]},{"phase":"Week 2-6","description":"Progressive strengthening and guided physiotherapy; return to regular exercise.","restrictions":["Avoid high-impact sport until cleared"]},{"phase":"Month 3-6","description":"Gradual symptom improvement is assessed at review.","restrictions":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"}}],"follow_up_visits":[{"purpose":"wound_check","requirement":"routine","after":{"min":7,"max":14,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Check harvest and injection sites; often remote for international patients."}},{"purpose":"assessment","requirement":"routine","after":{"min":30,"max":90,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Review pain, function and any adverse effects."}},{"purpose":"result_review","requirement":"routine","after":{"min":180,"max":180,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Assess outcome; repeat injection considered only if indicated."}}],"sources":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"clinic_checks":{"status":"ok","items":[{"id":"C1","text":"Check the qualifications of the medical team treating you","scope":"treatment_abroad","source":{"url":"https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/healthcare-abroad/going-abroad-for-treatment/treatment-abroad-checklist/","host":"nhs.uk","quote":"Have you checked the qualifications of the medical team treating you?","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}},{"id":"C2","text":"Check how your aftercare will be coordinated","scope":"treatment_abroad","source":{"url":"https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/healthcare-abroad/going-abroad-for-treatment/treatment-abroad-checklist/","host":"nhs.uk","quote":"Ensure you're clear about how your aftercare will be coordinated.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}},{"id":"C3","text":"Check whether follow-up care is scheduled at the same facility as the procedure","scope":"treatment_abroad","source":{"url":"https://www.cdc.gov/yellow-book/hcp/health-care-abroad/medical-tourism.html","host":"cdc.gov","quote":"Medical tourists should also know whether follow-up care is scheduled to occur at the same facility as the procedure.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":403}},{"id":"C4","text":"Confirm the surgeon is trained and experienced in the exact procedure you are considering, not just in surgery generally","scope":"treatment_abroad","source":{"url":"https://www.isaps.org/discover/patients-home/considering-your-procedure-abroad/finding-a-surgeon-abroad/","host":"isaps.org","quote":"Verify that the surgeon is trained and experienced in performing the procedure you are considering.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}},{"id":"C5","text":"Ask for certification information and the name of the body that certified the surgical setting","scope":"treatment_abroad","source":{"url":"https://www.isaps.org/discover/patients-home/considering-your-procedure-abroad/finding-a-surgeon-abroad/","host":"isaps.org","quote":"Ask for certification information and the name of the certifying body when assessing a surgical setting.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}}],"checked_at":"2026-11-11","next_check_at":"2027-11-11","version":1},"red_flags":{"status":"ok","items":[{"id":"F1","text":"Clinic advertisement offering a patient-funded clinical trial","scope":"procedure","source":{"url":"https://archive.cdc.gov/www_cdc_gov/hai/outbreaks/stem-cell-products.html","host":"archive.cdc.gov","quote":"Patients should always be wary if a clinic advertises a patient-funded clinical trial.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}},{"id":"F2","text":"An advert or information that guarantees complete success should raise concerns","scope":"treatment_abroad","source":{"url":"https://travelaware.campaign.gov.uk/surgery-abroad-cut-out-the-risk/","host":"travelaware.campaign.gov.uk","quote":"Any advert or information that guarantees complete success should raise concerns.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}},{"id":"F3","text":"Forceful persuasion or cheap, time-limited offers pushing you into a quick decision","scope":"treatment_abroad","source":{"url":"https://travelaware.campaign.gov.uk/surgery-abroad-cut-out-the-risk/","host":"travelaware.campaign.gov.uk","quote":"Don’t be pressured into quick decisions either through forceful persuasion or cheap, time limited offers.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}}],"checked_at":"2026-11-11","next_check_at":"2027-11-11","version":1},"warning_signs":{"status":"ok","items":[{"id":"W1","text":"Joint becomes red, warm, or tender","urgency":"contact_clinic","general":false,"source":{"url":"https://www.aafp.org/afp/2002/1015/p1511.html","host":"aafp.org","quote":"If the joint becomes red, warm, or tender, or if you develop a fever in the first few days after the procedure, please call your doctor.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200}},{"id":"W2","text":"Needle site bleeds more than expected","urgency":"contact_clinic","general":false,"source":{"url":"https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/22297-bone-marrow-aspiration","host":"my.clevelandclinic.org","quote":"The site bleeds more than you expect.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200}},{"id":"W3","text":"Fever in the first few days","urgency":"contact_clinic","general":true,"source":{"url":"https://www.aafp.org/afp/2002/1015/p1511.html","host":"aafp.org","quote":"If the joint becomes red, warm, or tender, or if you develop a fever in the first few days after the procedure, please call your doctor.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200}}],"checked_at":"2026-11-11","next_check_at":"2027-11-11","version":1},"take_home":{"status":"ok","items":[{"id":"T1","text":"Tells home doctor the treatment given and discharge medicines","document":"discharge summary letter","source":{"url":"https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/going-home/","host":"cornwallft.nhs.uk","quote":"This is a letter giving details of your hospital treatment and discharge medications.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}},{"id":"T2","text":"Ask for copies of all prescriptions before you leave","document":"prescription copies","source":{"url":"https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/news/699/travelling-abroad-for-treatment","host":"travelhealthpro.org.uk","quote":"Remember to ask for copies of all your treatment records, including prescriptions, scans and x-rays before you leave.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}},{"id":"T3","text":"Home doctor needs the dates for required blood tests and follow-up appointments","document":"written aftercare plan","source":{"url":"https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/about-us/individual-patient-commissioning/ipc-folder/advice-on-accessing-treatment-abroad","host":"sbuhb.nhs.wales","quote":"This should include any medication and doses, as well as any dates that blood tests and follow-up appointments must be carried out.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}}],"checked_at":"2026-11-11","next_check_at":"2027-11-11","version":1}},"parsed_details":{"procedure_type":"therapy","fields":{"anesthesia":["local"],"back_to_work_days":{"min":1,"max":3,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Desk work after 1-2 days; up to 3 days if harvest site is sore or job is physical."},"complication_rate_pct":{"min":2,"max":10,"unit":"percent","qualifier":"Any minor adverse event (site pain, bruising, swelling flare) within 30 days; serious events such as infection under 1%."},"contraindications":["Active infection","Active cancer or recent malignancy","Pregnancy or breastfeeding","Blood clotting disorders","Anticoagulant therapy that cannot be paused","Severe uncontrolled systemic illness","Allergy to anesthetic or processing materials","Infection at harvest or injection site","Severe immunodeficiency"],"days_in_clinic":{"min":0,"max":0,"unit":"nights","qualifier":"Same-day harvest, processing and injection; no overnight stay."},"diagnostic_duration_minutes":null,"diagnostic_preparation":null,"diagnostic_referral_needed":null,"diagnostic_result_time_hours":null,"exercise_resume_weeks":{"min":2,"max":6,"unit":"weeks","qualifier":"Light activity after 1-2 weeks; impact sports later, guided by treated joint and clinician."},"final_result_months":{"min":3,"max":6,"unit":"months","qualifier":"Symptom change gradual; response varies by condition and joint, and benefit is not proven."},"fly_home_after_days":{"min":0,"max":1,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Same or next day, once harvest site is checked and pain is controlled."},"follow_up_visits":[{"purpose":"wound_check","after":{"min":7,"max":14,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Check harvest and injection sites; often remote for international patients."},"requirement":"routine"},{"purpose":"assessment","after":{"min":30,"max":90,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Review pain, function and any adverse effects."},"requirement":"routine"},{"purpose":"result_review","after":{"min":180,"max":180,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Assess outcome; repeat injection considered only if indicated."},"requirement":"routine"}],"indications":["Knee osteoarthritis","Other joint osteoarthritis","Tendon or ligament degeneration","Cartilage defects","Chronic musculoskeletal pain unresponsive to standard care"],"main_risks":["Infection at harvest or injection site","Pain, bleeding or bruising at the harvest or injection site","Post-injection joint pain and swelling flare","Nerve irritation or fat-harvest contour irregularity"],"pain":"Mild to moderate discomfort at the harvest site for 2-5 days, plus temporary soreness or swelling at the injection site. Managed with simple analgesics.","preparation":["Medical review and recent blood tests","Imaging of the target joint","Stop NSAIDs about 1 week before","Pause blood thinners if approved","Infection screening","Avoid smoking and alcohol beforehand","Hydrate and eat normally on the day"],"recovery_timeline":[{"phase":"Day 0-2","description":"Rest after harvest and injection; mild soreness and bruising are common.","restrictions":["Avoid heavy loading of treated area","No soaking harvest site in water"]},{"phase":"Week 1-2","description":"Soreness settles; gradual return to daily activity and light movement.","restrictions":["No strenuous exercise","Avoid NSAIDs unless approved"]},{"phase":"Week 2-6","description":"Progressive strengthening and guided physiotherapy; return to regular exercise.","restrictions":["Avoid high-impact sport until cleared"]},{"phase":"Month 3-6","description":"Gradual symptom improvement is assessed at review.","restrictions":[]}],"rehabilitation_days":{"min":7,"max":14,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Return to ordinary daily function; physiotherapy may continue longer for joint conditions."},"result_longevity":"Benefit, if any, typically lasts 6-24 months and varies by condition. Repeat treatment may be considered.","revision_rate_pct":{"min":5,"max":20,"unit":"percent","qualifier":"Repeat injection within 2 years for insufficient benefit or recurrent symptoms; varies by joint and condition severity."},"scars":"No visible scar; a tiny puncture mark at the harvest and injection sites fades within days to weeks.","sessions_or_stages":{"sessions":{"min":1,"max":1,"unit":"visits","qualifier":"Single same-day session; repeat injections are optional and not routine."},"stages":[{"code":"cell_harvest","label":"Harvest bone marrow or fat tissue","after":{"min":0,"max":0,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Start of the session."}},{"code":"cell_processing","label":"Concentrate or isolate the cells","after":{"min":0,"max":0,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Same day, about 1-2 hours after harvest."}},{"code":"cell_injection","label":"Inject cells into the target site","after":{"min":0,"max":0,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Same day after processing."}}],"qualifier":"Autologous harvest, processing and injection all occur in one visit."},"success":{"metric":null,"value":null,"unit":null,"horizon":null,"population":"Adults with knee osteoarthritis or tendon and cartilage degeneration","evidence_status":"not_proven"},"techniques":[{"name":"Bone marrow aspirate concentrate injection","suits_whom":"Adults with joint osteoarthritis or tendon problems.","recovery":"Mild harvest-site soreness for several days."},{"name":"Adipose-derived stem cell injection","suits_whom":"Adults with osteoarthritis; fat tissue is more abundant than marrow.","recovery":"Bruising at the liposuction site for 1-2 weeks."}],"treatment_conditions":["day_case"],"treatment_duration_hours":{"min":2,"max":4,"unit":"hours","qualifier":"Includes harvest, on-site processing and injection in one same-day session."},"initial_assessment_documents":["Medical history and current medication list","Recent blood test results","Infection screening results","Imaging of the target site"],"travel_trips":{"min":1,"max":1,"one_trip_possible":true,"qualifier":"Single same-day autologous procedure with remote follow-up; one trip covers the standard protocol."},"clinic_checks":{"status":"ok","items":[{"id":"C1","text":"Check the qualifications of the medical team treating you","scope":"treatment_abroad","source":{"url":"https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/healthcare-abroad/going-abroad-for-treatment/treatment-abroad-checklist/","host":"nhs.uk","quote":"Have you checked the qualifications of the medical team treating you?","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}},{"id":"C2","text":"Check how your aftercare will be coordinated","scope":"treatment_abroad","source":{"url":"https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/healthcare-abroad/going-abroad-for-treatment/treatment-abroad-checklist/","host":"nhs.uk","quote":"Ensure you're clear about how your aftercare will be coordinated.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}},{"id":"C3","text":"Check whether follow-up care is scheduled at the same facility as the procedure","scope":"treatment_abroad","source":{"url":"https://www.cdc.gov/yellow-book/hcp/health-care-abroad/medical-tourism.html","host":"cdc.gov","quote":"Medical tourists should also know whether follow-up care is scheduled to occur at the same facility as the procedure.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":403}},{"id":"C4","text":"Confirm the surgeon is trained and experienced in the exact procedure you are considering, not just in surgery generally","scope":"treatment_abroad","source":{"url":"https://www.isaps.org/discover/patients-home/considering-your-procedure-abroad/finding-a-surgeon-abroad/","host":"isaps.org","quote":"Verify that the surgeon is trained and experienced in performing the procedure you are considering.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}},{"id":"C5","text":"Ask for certification information and the name of the body that certified the surgical setting","scope":"treatment_abroad","source":{"url":"https://www.isaps.org/discover/patients-home/considering-your-procedure-abroad/finding-a-surgeon-abroad/","host":"isaps.org","quote":"Ask for certification information and the name of the certifying body when assessing a surgical setting.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}}],"checked_at":"2026-11-11","next_check_at":"2027-11-11","version":1},"red_flags":{"status":"ok","items":[{"id":"F1","text":"Clinic advertisement offering a patient-funded clinical trial","scope":"procedure","source":{"url":"https://archive.cdc.gov/www_cdc_gov/hai/outbreaks/stem-cell-products.html","host":"archive.cdc.gov","quote":"Patients should always be wary if a clinic advertises a patient-funded clinical trial.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}},{"id":"F2","text":"An advert or information that guarantees complete success should raise concerns","scope":"treatment_abroad","source":{"url":"https://travelaware.campaign.gov.uk/surgery-abroad-cut-out-the-risk/","host":"travelaware.campaign.gov.uk","quote":"Any advert or information that guarantees complete success should raise concerns.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}},{"id":"F3","text":"Forceful persuasion or cheap, time-limited offers pushing you into a quick decision","scope":"treatment_abroad","source":{"url":"https://travelaware.campaign.gov.uk/surgery-abroad-cut-out-the-risk/","host":"travelaware.campaign.gov.uk","quote":"Don’t be pressured into quick decisions either through forceful persuasion or cheap, time limited offers.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}}],"checked_at":"2026-11-11","next_check_at":"2027-11-11","version":1},"warning_signs":{"status":"ok","items":[{"id":"W1","text":"Joint becomes red, warm, or tender","urgency":"contact_clinic","general":false,"source":{"url":"https://www.aafp.org/afp/2002/1015/p1511.html","host":"aafp.org","quote":"If the joint becomes red, warm, or tender, or if you develop a fever in the first few days after the procedure, please call your doctor.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200}},{"id":"W2","text":"Needle site bleeds more than expected","urgency":"contact_clinic","general":false,"source":{"url":"https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/22297-bone-marrow-aspiration","host":"my.clevelandclinic.org","quote":"The site bleeds more than you expect.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200}},{"id":"W3","text":"Fever in the first few days","urgency":"contact_clinic","general":true,"source":{"url":"https://www.aafp.org/afp/2002/1015/p1511.html","host":"aafp.org","quote":"If the joint becomes red, warm, or tender, or if you develop a fever in the first few days after the procedure, please call your doctor.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200}}],"checked_at":"2026-11-11","next_check_at":"2027-11-11","version":1},"take_home":{"status":"ok","items":[{"id":"T1","text":"Tells home doctor the treatment given and discharge medicines","document":"discharge summary letter","source":{"url":"https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/going-home/","host":"cornwallft.nhs.uk","quote":"This is a letter giving details of your hospital treatment and discharge medications.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}},{"id":"T2","text":"Ask for copies of all prescriptions before you leave","document":"prescription copies","source":{"url":"https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/news/699/travelling-abroad-for-treatment","host":"travelhealthpro.org.uk","quote":"Remember to ask for copies of all your treatment records, including prescriptions, scans and x-rays before you leave.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}},{"id":"T3","text":"Home doctor needs the dates for required blood tests and follow-up appointments","document":"written aftercare plan","source":{"url":"https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/about-us/individual-patient-commissioning/ipc-folder/advice-on-accessing-treatment-abroad","host":"sbuhb.nhs.wales","quote":"This should include any medication and doses, as well as any dates that blood tests and follow-up appointments must be carried out.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}}],"checked_at":"2026-11-11","next_check_at":"2027-11-11","version":1},"alternatives":{"status":"ok","items":[{"id":"A1","text":"Your knee pain persists after other treatments do not work","name":"Total knee replacement","source":{"url":"https://www.healthline.com/health/stem-cell-therapy-for-knees","host":"healthline.com","quote":"If these don't work or become ineffective, a total knee replacement surgery may be an option.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200},"operation_id":null}],"checked_at":"2026-11-11","next_check_at":"2027-11-11","version":1},"technique_details":{"status":"ok","items":[{"id":"bone-marrow-aspirate","name":"Bone marrow aspirate concentrate injection","how_it_works":{"text":"Cells extracted from bone marrow are concentrated into a solution","source":{"url":"https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/procedures/bone-marrow-concentrate-bmc","host":"my.clevelandclinic.org","quote":"BMAC is a concentrated solution of cells and proteins extracted from bone marrow.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200}},"recovery_daily":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_official_source"}},{"id":"adipose-derived-stem-cell","name":"Adipose-derived stem cell injection","how_it_works":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_official_source"},"recovery_daily":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_official_source"}}],"checked_at":"2026-11-11","next_check_at":"2027-11-11","version":1}}},"techniques":[{"id":"bone-marrow-aspirate","name":"Bone marrow aspirate concentrate injection","how_it_works":{"id":"H1","text":"Cells extracted from bone marrow are concentrated into a solution","source":{"url":"https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/procedures/bone-marrow-concentrate-bmc","host":"my.clevelandclinic.org","quote":"BMAC is a concentrated solution of cells and proteins extracted from bone marrow.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200}},"recovery_daily":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_official_source"},"suits_whom":"Adults with joint osteoarthritis or tendon problems.","price_from":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"recovery":"Mild harvest-site soreness for several days."},{"id":"adipose-derived-stem-cell","name":"Adipose-derived stem cell injection","how_it_works":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_official_source"},"recovery_daily":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_official_source"},"suits_whom":"Adults with osteoarthritis; fat tissue is more abundant than marrow.","price_from":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"recovery":"Bruising at the liposuction site for 1-2 weeks."}],"alternatives":{"status":"ok","items":[{"id":"A1","text":"Your knee pain persists after other treatments do not work","name":"Total knee replacement","source":{"url":"https://www.healthline.com/health/stem-cell-therapy-for-knees","host":"healthline.com","quote":"If these don't work or become ineffective, a total knee replacement surgery may be an option.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200},"operation_id":null}],"checked_at":"2026-11-11","next_check_at":"2027-11-11","version":1},"diagnostic":{"status":"not_applicable"},"country":{"why":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_official_source","checked_at":"2026-11-11","next_check_at":"2027-02-09"},"travel":{"status":"ok","items":[{"id":"V1","item":"visa","audience":"uk","volatile":true,"text":"UK citizens can enter Ukraine without a visa for visits of up to 90 days within a 180-day period","source":{"url":"https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ukraine/entry-requirements","host":"gov.uk","quote":"British Citizen passport holders can enter Ukraine without a visa for visits of up to 90 days within a 180-day period.","tier":"official_travel","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}},{"id":"V2","item":"visa","audience":"us","volatile":true,"text":"US citizens need no visa for tourism stays of up to 90 days in any 180 days, but must show valid health insurance and sufficient funds","source":{"url":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Ukraine.html","host":"travel.state.gov","quote":"You do not need a visa to enter Ukraine for tourism purposes for visits of up to 90 days in any 180 day period, but must be able to provide proof of valid health insurance and sufficient funds for the duration of your stay.","tier":"official_travel","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":403}},{"id":"V3","item":"passport_validity","audience":"uk","volatile":true,"text":"When traveling to Ukraine without a visa, your passport should be valid for the proposed duration of your stay","source":{"url":"https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ukraine/entry-requirements","host":"gov.uk","quote":"If you’re travelling without a visa, your passport should be valid for the proposed duration of your stay.","tier":"official_travel","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}},{"id":"V4","item":"medicines","audience":"all","volatile":false,"text":"Carry prescription medication into Ukraine in its original packaging with your doctor's prescription","source":{"url":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Ukraine.html","host":"travel.state.gov","quote":"Always carry your prescription medication in original packaging with your doctor’s prescription.","tier":"official_travel","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":403}},{"id":"V5","item":"hospital_payment","audience":"all","volatile":false,"text":"Public facilities in Ukraine only accept cash payments, while most private clinics accept credit cards","source":{"url":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Ukraine.html","host":"travel.state.gov","quote":"Public facilities only accept cash payments, while most private clinics accept credit cards.","tier":"official_travel","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":403}},{"id":"V6","item":"emergency_number","audience":"all","volatile":false,"text":"Call 103 and ask for an ambulance in Ukraine","source":{"url":"https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ukraine/health","host":"gov.uk","quote":"Call 103 and ask for an ambulance.","tier":"official_travel","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}}],"checked_at":"2026-11-11","next_check_at":"2026-12-11","version":1},"other_countries_with_page":["austria","azerbaijan","brazil","china","colombia","cyprus","czech-republic","dominican-republic","egypt","germany","greece","india","israel","italy","japan","latvia","lithuania","malaysia","mexico","poland","republic-of-korea","spain","switzerland","thailand","turkey","united-arab-emirates","united-kingdom","united-states"]},"often_combined_with":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"reviews":{"avg_rating":4.5,"count":98,"scope":"clinic","rating_scale":5,"pros":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"cons":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"}},"current":{"seo_text":"

Stem cell therapy in Ukraine typically costs from _op_139_price_from_ to _op_139_price_to_. The final price depends on the cell source, cultivation complexity, and the specific medical condition treated. Patients save approximately _price_percent_discount_% compared to the US, where similar treatments average _price_compare_US_average_. These programs usually include medical consultations, laboratory diagnostics, cell harvesting, and airport transfers.

\n\n\n\n

Bookimed Expert Insight: Ukraine offers unique access to fetal stem cell therapy. EmCell Cell Therapy Center pioneered this field and maintains over 30 years of experience. For orthopedic or anti-aging needs, ABLOU Stem Cell Clinic provides flexible sources like adipose tissue or umbilical cord blood. Some facilities, like CSM Clinic, treat over 7,000 patients annually. This high volume ensures mastered protocols at competitive rates.

","faq":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"h2":[{"text":"Яка вартість лікування стовбуровими клітинами в Україні?","kind":"content"},{"text":"Переваги та гарантії Bookimed","kind":"content"},{"text":"Ваш особистий лікар-координатор Bookimed","kind":"content"},{"text":"Дізнайтеся про найкращі клініки з лікування стовбуровими клітинами у Україні: 15 перевірених клінік та ціни","kind":"content"},{"text":"Лікування стовбуровими клітинами в Україні: план поїздки","kind":"content"},{"text":"Найкращі фахівці з лікування стовбуровими клітинами в Україні — 14 лікарів із відгуками та цінами","kind":"content"},{"text":"Відеоісторії пацієнтів Bookimed","kind":"content"},{"text":"Відгуки про Bookimed: дізнайтеся про реальний досвід пацієнтів","kind":"content"},{"text":"Корисні статті","kind":"content"},{"text":"Поділитися цим контентом","kind":"content"},{"text":"FAQ з лікування стовбуровими клітинами в Україні","kind":"content"},{"text":"Отримати безкоштовну консультацію","kind":"content"}]},"placeholders":{"price_from":"{{price_from}}","clinics_count":"{{clinics_count}}","cities_count":"{{cities_count}}","savings_pct":"{{savings_pct}}","data_date":"{{data_date}}"},"legal":{"restricted_markets":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"}},"conflicts":[]}