Overview
- Deol said he went to Lydian Clinic in Seoul for stem cell injections to treat long-standing knee pain and sciatica caused by a slipped disc, describing the process as using his own cells.
- He reported returning for a second round of treatment, with his stem cells stored for potential future needs.
- Medical experts quoted in reports call this application experimental, noting a lack of FDA approval and limited long-term evidence for efficacy.
- Clinicians say any benefit is most likely in mild-to-moderate cases without severe nerve compression, and they stress that it is not a permanent cure.
- Doctors caution about high costs and unproven commercial offerings, advising patients to consult reputable specialists and consider established options or surgery when clearly indicated.