Stem Cell Therapy

A natural alternative to surgery and joint, hip, or knee replacement

Stem Cell Therapy is showing great promise in regenerative joint medicine. It has the potential to slow down degeneration of joints and prevents the need for joint replacement. Stem cell injections provide growth factors and anti-inflammatory proteins that appear to promote bone and soft tissue healing and reduce pain. Stem cells create an environment to help heal tissue and improve the quality of tissue, which translates into improved function and decreased pain. Stem cell therapy can be used to treat muscle injuries, tendon injuries, joint injuries, knee injuries, arthritis, spinal disc disease, and make it possible to avoid joint, knee, or hip replacement.

BMAC (BONE MARROW ASPIRATE CONCENTRATE)

What is it?

Bone Marrow Aspirate Stem Cell Concentrate (BMAC) is a biologic component of your bone marrow that contains growth factors and anti-inflammatory proteins, which show promise in promoting bone and soft tissue healing, as well as in reducing symptoms of pain related to injuries, tendinitis, and arthritis.

How is it done?

Stem cells can be found in many tissues throughout your body, but one of the richest sources is your bone marrow. Fortunately, bone marrow can be harvested relatively easily: a small needle in your posterior iliac crest (pelvic bone). Samples are then placed in a special processing unit, which will concentrate your body’s stem cells, platelets, and growth factors. The concentrate will be collected into a sterile syringe and injected into the area of your body that is being treated.

Why is this recommended?

BMAC may be recommended for patients for whom other conservative therapies including physical therapy, medications, rest, and other injections have failed. It is also an option for those who are not candidates for surgery or who prefer to avoid elective surgery.

Conditions that may be treated include osteoarthritis of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, hip, knee, ankle and foot; rotator cuff tears; ligament tears including tears of the UCL in the elbow of throwing athletes; hip labral tears; articular cartilage injuries; advanced tendon injuries; high-grade tendon injuries of the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, and ankle; and foot and muscle strains or tears.

What can I expect?

You may experience soreness at the collection and treatment sites for a few days following the procedure. Many patients begin to see improvement one to two months after treatment has been completed. Increased stability and strength are often reported along with a reduction in pain. Recovery time and outcome depend on many factors, including the structure being treated and the severity of the problem.

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