Regenerative Medicine

Stem cell therapy is a highly effective form of regenerative medicine. It uses the body’s natural healing ability to treat various conditions.

Stem cells are used to repair and regenerate injured or damaged tissues. The treatment has proven to be effective in the treatment of various orthopedic, cardiovascular, neuromuscular and autoimmune conditions.

All of us have a stem cell store – in our bone marrow and fat tissue, for example. As we age, sometimes the required amounts of stem cells are not delivered to the injury or degeneration site. Stem cell therapy stimulates the natural repair system of the patient’s own body.

Types of Stem Cells

There are 2 major types of stem cells –

• Embryonic stem cells (ESCs), derived from human embryos
• Adult stem cells, derived from your bone marrow or fat tissue

Stem Cells in Orthopedics

The unique regeneration and differentiation potential of stem cells is used in regenerative medicine. Earlier, stem cells were taken from eggs collected during IVF procedures with the patient’s consent. However, the ethics of the procedure were questioned.

So, now regenerative medicine uses adult stem cells. These stem cells are most commonly obtained from the bone marrow, specifically the mesenchymal stem cells, or the adipose or fat tissue of the patient him/herself. These cells have the ability to develop into a variety of cells in the musculoskeletal system such as tendons, ligaments, and articular cartilage.

Adult stem cells are now used to treat various painful, degenerative conditions of the bone joints like shoulder, knees, hips, and spine. They are also being used in the treatment of various soft tissue (muscle, ligaments and tendons) injuries.

Good Candidates for Stem Cell Therapy

You may be a good candidate for stem cell therapy if you have been suffering from joint pain and want to improve your quality of life while avoiding complications related to invasive surgical procedures.

Stem Cell procedure

The procedure begins with your doctor extracting stem cells from your own bone marrow or fat tissue. The aspirate is used to extract stem cell concentrate.

Your doctor injects your affected area with these stem cells, under the guidance of special X-rays. The entire procedure usually lasts less than an hour and you can go home on the same day. However, you will be advised to take it easy and avoid any load bearing activities for at least 2 weeks after your procedure.

To learn more about stem cell therapy, call the leading anti-aging doctors in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles and Encino, CA, Advanced Stem Cell Institute at 760-878-7136 today! With office locations in Los Angeles, Encino, Rancho Cucamonga, Lancaster, Beverly Hills, Studio City, and San Francisco, Advanced Stem Cell Institute prides itself on helping people to achieve optimal health with the use of stem cell injections throughout California.

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