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For much of his professional golf career Nicklaus has had aggravating back pain that he describes as an eight or nine out of 10 on the pain scale. While most golfers live with some degree of back pain Nicklaus said his was particularly debilitating. Despite trying therapies ranging from cortisone shots to a back operation the pain persisted. At the time he flew to Munich, Nicklaus was willing to try anything, even an, as of yet, unproven treatment.

If you don't know much about Jack Nicklaus, you can be certain your parents or grandparents do. He is one of the true sports legends of the United States. With 120 professional tournament victories and a record 18 major-championship titles, he is one of 16 individuals in history to receive both the Presidential Medal of Freedom and Congressional Gold Medal for his outstanding achievements in sports and philanthropy.

Nicklaus said he has taken roughly 10 million swings with a golf club, but when you hear his backstory, it is a wonder his career ever happened. Even before he became a professional, Nicklaus was having severe enough back pain to warrant nine cortisone injections into his back. (These are done to insert medication between the joints to relieve inflammation and pain). He was only 19 years old at the time. While they worked for a short time, Nicklaus played with significant pain for parts of his career. At the age of 64, he underwent a minimally invasive spine operation to relieve the pressure on his spinal nerve roots, which provided some relief for much of the last 14 years, but not nearly enough. Even basic chip shots and putts were too painful.

It was at a birthday party in December of 2015 when Nicklaus first met German stem cell pioneer Dr. Eckhard Alt. Intrigued by what Alt told him about this experimental therapy, 78 year old Nicklaus once again became a student, reading up on Eckhard, the clinic and the possibilities of stem cells. Within a couple of months, he was convinced adipose stem cells, found in abdominal fat, may be something that could finally provide lasting relief for his aching back.

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Stem Cell Therapy has been around for quite some time, but due to high cost it was primarily used for recovery in athletes and the financial elite. However, with the progression of science and knowledge, stem cell therapy has become much more widely used and financially attainable.

Tampa Rejuvenation is the first in Tampa Bay to utilize the benefits of stem cell therapy for the purpose of anti-aging and sexual performance. We realize as our patients age, their bodies no longer have the regenerative properties to attain the desired results from using their growth factors alone as with our PRP, or Plasma Rich Platelet, therapy. Although many patients will still yield improvement with the PRP alone, the magnitude of cytokines and growth factors in your blood as you age will deplete with age. By implementing stem cell therapy, the number of growth factors are exponential allowing our bodies to regenerate on a magnitude that is otherwise unattainable with some results lasting for 3-5 years.

Stem Cell Therapy can be used to restore vitality to the skin, encourage the growth of hair, and even restore sexual performance and pleasure.

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Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD), Herniated Discs & Sciatica Causing Lumbar Back Pain

What is degenerative disc disease and what are the symptoms?

Spinal disc degeneration and disc herniations are two of the most common causes of back pain, affecting in particular the lumbar spine (low back). Spinal discs are soft, compressible structures that separate the vertebrae of the spine. The discs act as shock absorbers, allowing the spine to flex, bend, and twist.

Sciatica is the name for the horrible leg pain that is caused when a bulging lumbar disc irritates a lumbar nerve root. The discomfort can be a combination of burning pain and numbness that responds poorly to pain medication.

There is a normal amount of expected wear and tear of our spinal discs as we age. On the other hand, arthritis, injury, and extreme wear and tear of sports can accelerate the degeneration. On a cellular level, there is continual loss of healthy cells inside the disc that is responsible for the discs structure. Over time, normal cells are damaged and hydration is lost, leading to tears in the internal structure of the discs.

When discs degenerate, mobility is affected and function is limited, resulting in symptoms that include stiffness, weakness, and ultimately, unrelenting pain.

What is spinal facet disease and what are the symptoms?

Spinal facet disease is one of the most common causes of neck and back pain and can cause pain at any level of the spine. The spinal facets joints are located on both sides of the back of each spinal segment. They connect each spinal level and are responsible for stabilizing the vertebral bodies and counterbalancing the intervertebral discs. The facets can be injured during acute trauma often seen in flexion extension injuries such as a whiplash event or sports accident. The surfaces of the facet joints are covered by articular cartilage and are also prone to chronic degenerative arthritis much like the larger joints such as knees and hips.

Pain that is caused by facet dysfunction is typically isolated to the back of the lumbar spine, thoracic region and neck. The discomfort can be isolated to one side or may affect both sides of the spine at once. The pain may radiate into the muscles but does not extend into the extremities like sciatic pain that is caused from a disc herniation. Typically the pain is worsened with extension and or rotation of the neck or back. Diagnosis of facet pain begins with a physical exam and imaging studies, but often requires diagnostic injection with local anesthetic and or steroid to confirm the diagnosis.

When the facet joints are injured mobility is affected and function is limited, resulting in symptoms that can mimic disc disease such as stiffness, weakness, and ultimately, unrelenting pain.

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What are stem cells?

Stem cells are the basic building blocks of human tissue and have the ability to repair, rebuild, and rejuvenate tissues in the body. When a disease or injury strikes, stem cells respond to specific signals and set about to facilitate the healing process by stimulating your own body to repair itself.

Stem cells that come from perinatal tissue(healthy post-natal C-sections) have distinct functional properties including immunomodulation and anti-inflammation which support the repair and regeneration of damaged tissue associated with disease and injury.

There are four known types of stem cells which include:

We provide allogeneic regenerative cytokines and mesenchymal stem cells from health post-natal C-sections.

We tap into our bodys stem cell reserve daily to repair and replace damaged or diseased tissue. When the bodys reserve is limited and as it becomes depleted, the regenerative power of our body decreases and we succumb to disease and injury.

Three sources of stem cells from a patients body are used clinically which include adipose tissue (fat), bone marrow and umbilical cord matrix(Whartons Jelly).

We provide stem cell therapy for a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions for which traditional treatment offers less than optimal options. Some conditions include Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Plantar Fasciitis and Degenerative Disc Disease

Since each condition and patient are unique, there is no guarantee of what results will be achieved or how quickly they may be observed. According to patient feedback, many patients report results in one to three months, however, it may take as long as six to nine months. Individuals interested in stem cell therapy are urged to consult with their physician before choosing investigational allogeneic umbilical cord derived regenerative medicine allografts as a treatment option.

In order to determine if you are a good candidate for a regenerative medicine treatment, you will need to complete a medical history form which will be provided by our patient advocate team. Once you complete and submit your medical history form, our medical team will review your records and determine if you are a qualified candidate for a regenerative medicine therapy.

The side effects of intra-articular injection of a regenerative medicine allograft are minimal and may include but are not limited to: infection, minor bleeding at the treatment sites and localized pain. However, these side effects typically last no longer than 24 hours.

We provide regenerative medicine allografts from healthy post-natal C-section births that provide regenerative factors and mesenchymal stem cells. Embryonic stem cells are typically associated with ethical concerns. We do not offer embryonic stem cells.

Our regenerative medicine allografts are regulated as human cell and tissue transplants, similar to skin and bone. As structural human cell and tissue products regulated under FDA CFR 1271 Part 361, our allografts do not require FDA approval, rather we are strictly regulated to prevent the spread of communicable diseases and to maintain the structural integrity of the allografts as theyre harvested from umbilical cords and transferred for musculoskeletal cushioning, protection and supplementation. These regenerative allografts are FDA regulated rather than FDA approved. The FDA is a regulatory oversight body and doesnt exercise legal authority. If an FDA regulated tissue transplant or therapy is noted as non-compliant and not corrected according to FDA guidelines, the FDA may refer a significant public health risk to the Department of Justice or a state attorney general.

Stem cell treatment is not covered by health insurance at this time.

Although stem cells are found throughout our bodies, mesenchymal stem cells can only be harvested for native (non-cultured) use from adipose, bone marrow and umbilical cord matrix. The term amniotic stem cells is an oxymoron in that amniotic fluid and matrix products dont contain stem cells. They do however contain unique cytokines and other growth factors.

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There is a fascination among some patients with umbilical cord, amniotic fluid/membrane, and placenta membrane as a means of getting the best, or the most stem cells, in stem cell therapy treatment.

In the opinion of researchers cited in this article, that fascination and the supportive claims are unfounded. Further, the treatments mentioned and advertised in some doctors office as amniotic stem cell therapy is in fact not even stem cell therapy.

I am going to discuss amniotic stem cell therapy, which is in fact amniotic tissue treatment, placenta treatments and umbilical cord stem cell therapy in this article.

Marc Darrow MD, JD. Thank you for reading my article. You can ask me your questions about stem cell therapy using the contact form below.

The Interventional Orthopedics Foundation is a non-profit that provides CME-accredited courses that teach simple to advanced injection skills.

In a December 2015 press release, the Foundation issued a warning about faulty stem cell products after testing placental tissue-derived products. The warning: The products contained no live stem cells.

Here are the five key points published in that press release:

Every day here in Los Angeles, you can see advertisements for seminars and webinars for LIVE amniotic stem cell therapy. What do they base this on?

It is based on research saying one thing and amniotic stem cell therapy marketers saying another. Here is an example of one study:

On the release of a 2012 study examining the theory that Amniotic stem cells derived from donated amniotic fluid could be stored in banks, shipped to doctors and researchers, and used for various therapies, study author Dr. Pascale Guillot of the Department of Surgery and Cancer at Imperial College of London described amniotic stem cells this way:

Amniotic fluid stem cells are intermediate between embryonic stem cells and adult stem cells. They have some potential to develop into different cell types but they are not pluripotent.

Pluripotent cells can give rise to all of the cell types that make up the body. To make amniotic cells pluripotent they have to be genetically modified. Genetically modified stem cells are drugs and must be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Dr. Guillot and her research team in fact were trying to turn stem cells from amniotic fluid into pluripotent stem cells by way of culturing. The purpose was to get them to a point where they could replace embryonic stem cells for laboratory testing. That they succeeded lead some in the amniotic/stem cell therapy business to believe that donated amniotic stem cells, taken from a caesarian section delivery donor, could be persevered, freeze-dried, and then shipped out to doctors offices as stem cell therapy injections for osteoarthritis.

So as mentioned, this often cited 2012 study was not about joint degeneration but as Dr. Guillot pointed out . . . We are particularly interested in exploring their use in genetic diseases diagnosed early in life or other diseases such as cerebral palsy, and further replacing the need for embryonic stem cells. Of course embryonic stem cell research is fraught with ethical challenges and limited supply.

Dr Paolo De Coppi, from the UCL Institute of Child Health in London, who jointly led the study with Dr Guillot, said: This study confirms that amniotic fluid is a good source of stem cells. The advantages of generating pluripotent cells without any genetic manipulation make them more likely to be used for therapy.

Read again This study confirms that amniotic fluid is a good source of stem cells, BUT FOR research looking at genetic pediatric disorders and how these stem cells can be harvested and stored for future research for genetic engineering.

We are often asked if we can use stored cord blood in our treatments. Umbilical cord blood is different from bone marrow stems cells. Cord stem cells are hematopoietic stem cells (which can differentiate only into blood cells), and not pluripotent stem cells (such as stem cells from bone marrow, which can differentiate into any type of tissue).The research surrounding the use of Cord Blood centers around blood and immune diseases such as leukemia, certain cancers and anemia. Speculation that cord blood stem cells may help with brain trauma injuries, cognitive disorders, and autism is being tested in the medical research.

This is the gray line with Amniotic/Placenta stem cells.A company the markets amniotic stem cells as injections and as mail order service says this:Researchers have discovered that the amniotic fluid has an extremely high concentration of stem cells, even more than bone marrow in adults. When processed at an FDA regulated lab, the biologic material ends up containing significant regenerative properties, such as growth factors, hyaluronic acid and stem cell activators.

Now on the same website the treatment is called: Amniotic derived stem cell activator injections

There is no argument that amniotic fluid contains stem cells, perhaps more so than bone marrow derived stem cells, BUT, from placenta to your joint pain the stem cells get lost along the way.

By name they are something that activates stem cells. But how? According to the makers of oral supplements sold as stem cell activators, they are protein building blocks that rejuvenate aging stem cells by way of DNA telemore support. The claim is you may live longer.

In stem cell therapy, stem cell activators are the building block or the scaffold which the stem cells begin its repair.

We are going to examine a 2013 study produced by MiMedx Group, Inc., a company that describes itself as the global premier processor, marketer, and distributor of human amniotic tissue.This study was also produced in conjunction with the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, the Georgia Institute of Technology. And the Angiogenesis Foundation. It was published in the International journal of wound healing.This is not a light-weight study.

Where are the stem cells in this study?

The researchers never say that the processed amniotic membrane have any. What they do say is that they stimulateHuman bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells already present in the body to multiple. (So does dextrose Prolotherapy and Platelet Rich Plasma).

Q. So what are stem cell activators?A. They are growth factors that help your own bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells multiply.

Q. So where are the amniotic stem cells?A. There are none

Researchers have discovered that the amniotic fluid has an extremely high concentration of stem cells, even more than bone marrow in adults. When processed at an FDA regulated lab, the biologic material ends up containing significant regenerative properties, such as growth factors, hyaluronic acid and stem cell activators. They do not survive the processing, only the remnants of their ability to activate bone marrow stem cells.

But isnt this still a great selling point for amniotic stem cell activator therapy?

No because there is already a well proven stem cell activator that works well and is a fraction of the cost, Platelet Rich Rich Plasma and dextrose prolotherapy.

Doctors from George Washington University and the University of Southern California went into this question with an open mind. Lets point out that we are NOT talking about stem cell therapy we are talking about placenta tissue preparation.

Here is what their study suggests:A review of the small number of reported studies revealed a high degree of variability in placental cell types, placental tissue preparation, routes of administration, and treatment regimens, which prohibits making any definitive conclusions. Currently, the clinical use of placenta is limited to only commercial placental tissue allografts, as there are no placenta-derived biological drugs approved for the treatment of orthopaedic sports medicine conditions in the United States.1

This April 2017 study is not very robust in its clinical recommendations.

So where did all this hype come from?

Doctors at Rush University School of Medicine wrote this in 2016 in the American journal of sports medicine:

Alter their biological properties?

With these type of research I would find it difficult to convince my patients, who are always eager for research to support their decision to undergo our treatments that the scientific community is as excited about amniotic/placenta stem cells as a potential help for their osteoarthritis.

1 McIntyre JA, Jones IA, Danilkovich A, Vangsness Jr CT. The Placenta: Applications in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2017 Apr 1:0363546517697682.

2 Riboh JC, Saltzman BM, Yanke AB, Cole BJ. Human Amniotic MembraneDerived Products in Sports Medicine: Basic Science, Early Results, and Potential Clinical Applications. The American journal of sports medicine. 2016 Sep;44(9):2425-34.

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There is considerable excitement about the use of stem cells for cardiovascular disease. Stem cells are unspecialized cells with the unique property to self-renew or make copies of themselves and to differentiate into specialized cells. The goal of stem cell therapy is to enhance the body's natural process of regeneration. There are a considerable number of stem cells currently under investigation for patients with heart attacks, angina, heart failure, and peripheral arterial disease. We have made considerable progress but have many questions left to answer.

Timothy Henry, MD, FACC, is Chief of Cardiology at Cedars Sinai Heart Institute in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Henry earned his bachelor's degree at the University of North Dakota, graduated from medical school at University of California, San Francisco, in 1982, and was chief medicine resident from 1982--1986 at University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. He completed his training as a cardiology fellow, chief cardiology fellow, and interventional cardiology fellow at University of Minnesota in 1991. His research interests include interventional cardiology, acute myocardial infarction and novel therapies, including stem cell and gene therapy, for patients who are not candidates for standard revascularization techniques.

Dr. Henry has published over 250 manuscripts and book chapters and has served on the Research Committee for the Minnesota Affiliate of the AHA and the Emergency Care Committee for the ACC; he currently serves on the Advisory Committee for the AHA Mission: Lifeline Program, the AHA Acute Cardiac Care Committee of the Council on Clinical Cardiology and on the ACC Interventional Subcommittee. He has served as national principal investigator of multiple large, multicenter trials in acute coronary syndromes, myocardial infarction and angiogenesis including several ongoing cardiovascular stem cell trials including RENEW, ALLSTAR and ATHENA. He is also principal investigator for 1 of 7 NIH Clinical Cardiovascular Stem Cell Centers. He is a fellow at ACC and SCAI and a member of Alpha Omega Alpha and the AHA Council on Clinical Cardiology.

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Regenerative therapiesfor the spine are the future for spinal treatments. We are excited to offer innovative techniques as new and improved ways to try to heal spinal problems without having to undergo surgery. Regenerative therapy options hold wonderful healing potential and represent the future of modern medicine. We are excited to offer innovative techniques as new and improved ways to try to heal spinal problems without having to undergo surgery.

In the United States alone, more than 400,000 lumbar discectomies and 500,000 spinal fusions are performed each year for symptoms related to lumbar disc degeneration. The ability to get these to heal without surgery has been a long-term goal of many patients and physicians alike.

At Virginia Spine Institute, we are working to promote healing without surgery. Virginia Spine Institute continues to be on the forefront of treatment options and is proud to offerstem cell therapy treatmentsfor patients as part of ourcomprehensivenon-operative treatmentoptions.

Painful discs in the neck or low back are common causes of severe back pain and disability. Historically, therapies did not exist to regenerate the degenerative process in a vertebral disc, often leaving surgical intervention as the only option if other non-operative treatment options have failed. In selected patients, we now have hopes of better ways to treat spinal disease.

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We obtain a patients own stem cells by aspirating tissue from the patient's hip bone or from their fat cells. These cells are centrifuged down to identify and separate specific primitive cells that will help heal tissues. Stem cells are theninjected into the disc, stimulating healing of the disc by using these primitive blood cells to stimulate regeneration of the collagen within the disc. We are excited to report improvements in our patients treated with stem cells.

Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that have the potential to become specialized types of cells. Stem cells can be categorized as embryonic stem cells or adult stem cells.Embryonic stem cells are derived from a human fetus; there are many ethical concerns with embryonic stem cells, and these are not used in our practice.

Adult stem cells are derived from adults, sometimes obtained from your very own body! Adult stem cells are further divided into different categories. For example, the types of adult stem cells we use to treat musculoskeletal issues are known as mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). These are multi-potent cells that can differentiate into bone cells, cartilage cells, or fat cells. Its important to note that they cannot differentiate into any other type of cell.

The human body has multiple storage sites for stem cells to repair degenerated and injured structures. We have found that obtaining stem cells from the hip bone (iliac bone) is easily performed within minutes and, in most cases, is a fairly painless procedure for the patient. The stem cells are obtained from your own bone marrow; just minutes later, they are used for treatment.

This procedure is done in our office and starts with the patient lying face down on the examination table. The skin is first numbed with a novocaine solution. After that, the cortex of the hip bone (iliac bone) is numbed. Next, under x-ray (fluoroscopic) guidance, a special needle is advanced through the bone to the cortex of your hip bone into the bone marrow. The liquid marrow - which contains the stem cells - is then withdrawn into a syringe. Finally, the needle is removed, and a small bandage is placed where the needle was inserted.

After the procedure, the syringe of stem cells is taken to the lab and placed in a specialized machine called a centrifuge. The centrifuge spins the bone marrow solution and stem cells are separated from the non-useful cells. The concentrated stem cells are then transferred to a new syringe. Now, the stem cells are ready for the treatment.

Not all patients will be a candidate for these disc regeneration procedures. For those whom are ideal candidates, this provides great hope with reduction in pain and improved quality of life without the need for major surgery. We are excited about these great advances in health care and look forward to helping you live pain free.

Stem cell injections are most commonly used for treatment of the following conditions:

The area of injury is first identified using ultrasound or fluoroscopy. The area is then sterilized, and the skin above the area is numbed with a novocaine-type solution. Using ultrasound or fluoroscopic guidance, the needle is guided to the area of injury, and the stem cell solution is injected. All the regenerative injections performed at our practice are performed under image guidance with ultrasound or fluoroscopy to confirm accurate placement of the stem cells.

The risks depend on the area being treated; however, there is always a potential risk of an injection causing infection, bleeding, or nerve damage. It is important to note that there is no risk of allergic reaction since you are using your own stem cells. At Virginia Spine Institute we always recommended the safest and most efficient procedures for our patients, however, your physician will review any possible risks associated with this treatment prior to administering.

The benefit is usually seen approximately two to three months after the whole treatment protocol has completed; however, you may start to notice the benefit sooner than this.

In most cases, patients respond very well to just one treatment; however, the patient may require two to three injections. We never perform more than three injections within a span of 12 months.

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Risks and Benefits of Stem Cell Therapy for Knees

We are already aware of the several risks associated with knee replacement surgery. Theyre big and scary. When you choose stem cell therapy as an alternative for knee replacement, however, most of those risks evaporate. The biggest risk youll face is the risk of infection, but that is extremely rare because the procedure is so minimally invasive.

The benefits of stem cell treatment for knees, on the other hand, are huge. Check it out:

The procedure is relatively quick, especially compared to surgery. We have our equipment and labs in-house, and the outpatient procedure can be done in a single day (a few hours, to be more precise).

The costs involved are reasonable. Your initial consultation, exam, and treatment planning are all done for at a low cost to help reduce your treatment expenses.

Stem cell therapy for knees is natural. We do not produce synthetic stem cells. We dont even use donor cells from embryos or other adults. Instead, we use your own stem cells. We literally take your stem cells from one part of your body and inject them into your knees or other problem areas. And the entire treatment is done in one sitting. It is as natural as you can get!

Recovery time is minimal. With surgery, the recovery time can last for months, many of which you spend immobile or with your mobility severely limited. With stem cell knee injections, this is not the case. You walk in and walk out of the procedure on your own, and your daily routine should stay the same. In a few weeks, you begin to increase your activity levels and do more!

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The chronic disease Osteoarthritis (OA) is characterized by the breakdown of cartilage. As the cartilage in joints of the body deteriorate, bones begin to rub against one another. This can cause pain and stiffness that make joint movement difficult. OA can also result in damage to ligaments, menisci and muscles. There are two types of OA primary and secondary. Primary osteoarthritis is generally associated with the aging process and is simply the wears and tears one endures throughout life. As you become older, the more likely you are to have some degree of primary osteoarthritis; however, this does not mean OA must be a normal aspect of aging. Secondary osteoarthritis tends to develop relatively early in life, typically 10 or more years after a specific cause, such as an injury.

Osteoarthritis most often occurs in knees, hips, and hands. Other joints, like the shoulders, can also be affected. OA rarely affects other joints but can as a result of injury or struggles with obesity. The pain and stiffness of osteoarthritis can make it difficult to do daily activities and exercises. In the early stages of OA, damage begins to affect the cartilage that covers the joint surfaces of the body and is limited to a small area. OA is considered a progressive disease where over time, bone density surrounding the joint increases solidifying a diagnosis. In the late stages of OA, the joint cartilage in the affected area is not only diseased and damaged, but completely worn away. Without that protective plush covering, adjoining bones rub directly against each other causing severe pain, swelling, and stiffness.

Osteoarthritis treatments today focus mainly to relieve symptoms. There is currently no cure for OA but many treatments and therapies are available to maintain joint movement, control pain, and relieve stiffness. Medications such as acetaminophen,non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and narcotics are commonly used to relieve a variety of symptoms. Topical pain relievers are also often prescribed to fight discomfort of diseased joints. Surgery, including joint replacement, may be a considered option for severely damaged joints. Assistive devices, physical therapy, occupational therapy, weight loss, nutritional supplements, and meditation are other approaches offered to help manage the symptoms of osteoarthritis.

Stem cell treatment for Osteoarthritis is a new alternative way to help manage the symptoms of this chronic disease. Stemedix uses adipose, bone marrow aspirate or umbilical cord derived stem cells as methods of therapy for you in your journey to wellness. These regenerative therapies help the bodys natural healing process work faster and more effectively.Recent research in the advancement of stem cell therapy has shown that restoration of these damaged cells through this treatment is possible. The undifferentiated cells heal the body by replacing ones plagued with disease, regenerating new cells, and suppressing the immune systems macrophage response which engulfs and digests the dying cells. Results of several early clinical studies of stem cell treatment for Osteoarthritis have shown promising results. This breakthrough in regenerative medicine shines a light of hope on those battling this degenerative disease. Improvements have been seen in the following symptoms after treatment:

While there is currently no cure for osteoarthritis, our methods can assist in gaining beneficial results that have shown to improve the life and health of those looking to manage their condition and varied symptoms. By using stem cell therapy, an alternative is available for those who have not responded to typical drug treatment or traditional procedures showing less than optimal results. With Stemedix stem cell therapy, your journey to the rebuilding process can begin.

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One of the great hopes for stem cell regeneration therapy is the potential to grow healthy organs from scratch. In late 2014, MedPage Today reported that researchers in New York City had induced human embryonic stem cells into thyroid cells, and are exploring the possibility of creating a like-new thyroid gland in patients who have had their thyroid surgically removed. The research was announced at the 2014 annual American Thyroid Association meeting.

According to R. Michael Tuttle, MD of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City, co-chair of the ATA scientific program: "It would be wonderful to be able to regrow a normal thyroid." As part of this research, Terry Davies, MD, and his colleagues at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City are investigating new strategies for inducing embryonic stem cells into thyroid cells.

While a tissue-engineered thyroid transplant may happen eventually, we are not at a point yet where patients are in a position stem cell-generated thyroid glands. But doctors are making regenerative medical strides today, treating some thyroid and endocrine patients with a different kind of stem cell: adult stem cells, aka autologous mesenchymal cells. These stem cells are derived from the patient's own adipose (fatty) tissue, and carry none of the ethical issues and controversies surrounding human embryonic stem cells.

Using technology pioneered by the Cell Surgical Network, a number of physicians are performing investigational applications of adult stem cell regenerative therapy in protocols described as "patient-funded testing." In this patient-funded protocol, patients - who are made fully aware of the investigational nature and the status of this type of procedure with the FDA -- can apply to be part of investigational review studies exploring the effects the treatment on several autoimmune diseases, including optic neuritis, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and Hashimoto's thyroiditis, and other conditions, including various orthopedic issues, peripheral neuropathy, Parkinson's disease, asthma , and other diseases and conditions.

Here's an overview of how the medical procedure works. A mini-liposuction yields what is known as "stromal vascular fraction" or SVF. The SVF is composed of millions of adult stem cells, as well as other growth factors. After a filtration process, the SVF is re-injected into the patient it is harvested from. Such autologous stem cell transplants in which donor and recipient are the same patient eliminate chance of rejection, and are already showing promise in patients with various thyroid and endocrine disorders.

Judy Richardson, 56, of Wabash, Indiana, has struggled with Hashimoto's thyroiditis for a number of years. She learned of SVF treatment through research online, and sought out the physician in her area who offered the treatment. The doctor she found in her area is not an endocrinologist; he's a plastic surgeon, with years of practice performing liposuctions. Dr. Robert Jackson of Hamilton Surgical Arts in Noblesville, Indiana-- an affiliate of the Cell Surgical Network -- treated Richardson with her own fat-derived stem cells twice in 2013, injecting her harvested cells intravenously both times.

"After the first IV injection, I felt so much better," Richardson recalls. "I didn't get a cold for a year." Previously, she explains, "I was at the doctor every month getting antibiotic shots. I felt so bad I just wanted to die. My bones were so weak, I would wake up at night crying I couldn't bear my own weight on my bones. My elbow popped out of its socket. My doctors thought I had bone cancer. It was terrible. I gave up on life."

Richardson says she continues to feel improvements since her second IV injection of SVF, and her endocrinologist -- Dr. Ashok Kadambi of Fort Wayne Endocrinology in Fort Wayne, Indiana -- has said he is thrilled with her progress post-SVF treatment. Dr. Kadambi was so impressed with Richardson's progress that he is considering becoming an affiliate of the Cell Surgical Network himself.

Richardson also suffers from Addison's disease, an endocrine condition that is more common in patients with Hashimoto's thyroiditis. "My adrenals had pretty much quit functioning," she says. "I was on steroids, at a dosage of 20 milligrams per day."

Today, since her second SVF treatment, Richardson says, "I'm doing well enough that my endocrinologist is weaning me off of the steroids I'm down to 4 milligrams per day." As for her thyroid replacement medications, says Richardson: "I was on 120 milligrams per day, but they've been lowering it consistently I'm now down to 75 milligrams."

During his training and accreditation at the California Stem Cell Treatment Center, and before becoming an affiliate of the Cell Surgical Network in 2012, Dr. Schrader himself underwent stem cell therapy to ease chronic pain in his shoulders and his torn right meniscus.

Meanwhile Davis, his eldest son, was diagnosed with various health problems while still in high school. According to Dr. Schrader: "He's a really great athlete, a star football player, but it seemed like he might have had asthma or a heart problem. He was always out of breath, and seemed to have lost his endurance. We had him checked out, and his thyroid was low plus he tested positive for Hashimoto's. So his doctor put him on Armour thyroid."

The following year, when Davis went off to college, his father recalls: "It seemed like he was struggling with sleep and concentration, and just feeling sluggish and run-down. We had to pull him out of semester because he just wasn't making it medically."

At that point, Schrader decided to try stem cell therapy on his son. Impressed by the medical literature he'd studied about the immunomodulatory property of adult stem cells, Schrader gave his son an IV transplant of SVF. Today, the proud dad reports, "He's probably 80-90 percent better. He went back to school and ended the semester with a B average!"

This treatment is considered investigational. You can read more about the status of the treatment with the FDA here.

Not every thyroid or endocrine patient -- or those with other conditions being treated with SVF - is a good candidate for this treatment. And at this point, given that it is an investigational treatment, insurance usually does not cover the costs, which is why the treatment is typically patient-funded.

But for those interested in exploring this cutting-edge treatment, a good first step is to contact one of the physicians who is a member of the Cell Surgical Network and who is familiar with the SVF/stem cell therapy. For a detailed and compelling account of a successful autologous stem cell transplant, which cured author Julia Szabo's chronic inflammatory bowel disease -- as well as her dog's osteoarthritis -- I recommend reading her book: Medicine Dog: The Miraculous Cure That Healed My Best Friend And Saved My Life .

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The old axiom, health is wealth is undoubtedly true in every sense of the word. Without good health, you will not be able to live and relish life to the maximum. Good health is not something to be taken for granted. One will never understand how vital it is until its gone. These days, with a swarm of heath ailments and complications, maintaining good health has become a challenge for people. Fortunately, you can successfully pull through from health challenges with the stem cell therapy in India that StemCellCareIndia offers.

StemCellCareIndia, being a renowned stem cell therapy hospital India, offers a widespread array of stem cell solutions for the treatment of diverse kinds of health ailments. This stem cell therapy center in India focuses to individualistically to good health through stem cell therapy in Delhi. We have association with many leading hospitals, research organizations and medical universities specializing in regenerative medicine to offer economical healthcare.

At SCCI, stem cell therapy in India is implemented by highly skilled and practiced doctors and surgeons in India. Our hospital has state-of-the-art equipment that upsurge success rate of stem cell therapy in India. StemCellCareIndia is a medical value provider that offers access to the stem cell therapy for patients from any junction of the world. We are in incredibly low-cost stem cell therapy centre in India. If you approach us, we take pride in letting you know that we are amid the best stem cell therapy hospitals in India. With the years with all-encompassing research and sheer hard work and clinical trials, we have embarked on with one of the finest practices pursued with competitive doctors and medical experts giving your safer and non-toxic solutions with brilliantlikelihood of healing. We have accelerated countless treatments for global patients coming to our place for catholic range of surgeries. This has been the feature of our treatment strategy for you. We are the best stem cell therapy hospital India that you can rely on.

India is progressively becoming the prowess in the scope of medical health care. Well, the fact is there is no scarcity of hospitals of international standard over the Indian land. A number of hospitals and clinics are acknowledged for giving stem cell therapy to overseas and other patients at much reasonable cost. There are some of the finest treatment options available with state-of-the-art techniques backed by latest equipments that play a vital role in catering high-quality stem cell surgeries. The Indian hospitals catering stem cell therapies are identified to have topnotch hospitals infrastructure with committed medical staff and exceedingly qualified surgeons and doctors specialized in rendering stem cell remedies. Virtually all the Indian cities are known to have the first-class results.In terms of having high-quality stem cell therapy in India, the global patients often contemplate this place for having the high quality and reasonable healthcare services. When it comes to success rate of the surgery, these testified to be around 50 to 60 percent both for the local and international patients. However, the success rate would differ from one ailment to the other, in addition to the choice of treatment option meant for the same.

Individuals all over the world are known to look out for India to be the hub of medical tourism for greatly affordable stem cell therapy. The treatment cost here to be around 25 percent of what it would cost in other countries, besides having no waiting period for the operation here. The cost differs depend upon this therapy, while the normal procedure that goes this way while in the US it cost around 50,000 dollars and same in Singapore could cost you around 22,000 dollars. However, in India it will cost you virtually 50 to 60 % less than that.

If you are eyeing for the stem cell therapy in India or stem cell therapy Delhi, all you need to do is get in touch with us for the most cost-effective solutions for you. So, what are you waiting for, get the best results here!

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The process begins first with a physical exam and in-depth patient history. We do this to give you the best proper diagnosis and therapy. If additional information is needed, we will conduct the necessary imaging or laboratory tests. We will then discuss patient desires and expected outcomes as well as educate on his/her condition and all possible therapy options.

The Stem Cell procedure is minimally invasive, gathering a sample of tissue from the patient. These cells remain sterile and after adult stem cells are extracted, they will be re-administered back into the patient. This is done by one of the three methods: Intravenous, Intrathecal, or Localized.

Our Stem Cell procedure is safe and there are no concerns about cell rejection or disease transmission because the tissue extracted remains in a sterile environment and comes from your own body. In addition, all aspects of the procedure are performed in-house on an outpatient basis.

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Amniotic Allograft Stem Cell Therapy (AASCT) is used to assist the body in repairing damaged tissue. AASTC is one of the most effective treatment methods available to repair joints, rebuild bone, restore ligaments, and improve other areas of the body. When a stem cell divides, the cells have the potential to remain a stem cell, or they can become a different type of cell, such as those used for specialized functions, which is how we use them for patients suffering from joint pain and other conditions.

Stem cells are found anywhere in the human body. Fat and other tissues have stem cells, but the greatest concentration of stem cells is within amniotic fluid. The stem cells used in AASCT are not embryonic stem cells.

AASCT cells are extracted from fluids, not from a fetus, which has been a common misconception about amniotic stem cells.

Stem cell treatments can be used on just about any condition within the body. Athletes often turn to stem cells after suffering a major ACL/MCL tear, and several research programs are using stem cells to treat rare blood disorders and cancer. We typically treat patients dealing with non-life-threating injuries related to common joint pain conditions including:

Stem cell treatments are one of the most versatile in the industry because the cells customize themselves to your bodys needs.

Correct treatment of AASCT will involve the insertion of the fast-growing stem cells into the damaged tissue. Once the cells are in place, the body will start to naturally heal itself. AASCT essentially concentrates the bodys natural ability to heal in one area, providing fast, anti-inflammatory treatment. Patients normally start to feel results within a few days. There are no side effects to stem cell treatments, and it is extremely safe to use.

Unlike other treatments, stem cells are a permanent cure. Cortisone and pain relievers are temporary solutions. Stem cells are the only treatment that helps to restore damaged tissue and bone back to its proper state.

If you want to avoid surgery, find permanent relief from pain, and restore mobility, contact Life Health Medical Center today to schedule an appointment, 801.997.8881.

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Harnessing stem cells to cure disease is the hottest topic in joint injury, knee pain and arthritis treatment today. By using the adult stem cells found in our own bodies, we can amplify and speed up the natural healing process as well as grow new bone and cartilage to rebuild joints without the need for artificial replacements.

At Cendant Stem Cell Centerin Denver and our new Milwaukee Wisconsin clinic, we provide our patients with the most recent technological advancements available for treating orthopedic injuries and conditions. Our Stem Cell therapy procedureprovides treatment to repair damaged cartilage, restore function, eliminate hip, shoulder, back and knee pain and to prevent further joint destruction.

The patients adipose (fat) derived Stem Cells and/or bone marrow derived Stem Cells are injected alongwith Platelet Rich Plasma into the joint capsule space. These components are put on top of an Extracellular Fiber Matrixwhich is injected into the joint capsule before the introduction of Stem Cells. This FDA approved fiberis a major advancement in the Stem Cell procedure which gives Stem Cells a structure to bind and growupon inside the joint space. The technology allows us to treat older patients and patients with more aggressive joint disease who are facing replacement surgery or suffering from chronic pain.

The Stem Cell procedureis virtually painless, takes 3 hours and is performed under local anesthesia. It requires little to no downtime and is effective, fast and safe. Please visit our Video Testimonials page to hear from our patients and why they choose our Denver and Milwaukee stem cell clinics for their medical needs.

Ourunique approach to stem cell therapy does not offer a single franchised solution. Cendants multiple technologies provide case-driven stem cell treatment options to address individual patient needs.

Medical researchers are reporting remarkable results using platelet rich plasma and stem cellsin the treatment of common injuries, including:

What should patients expect after Stem Cell Therapy?

The noticeable regeneration of the joint tissue and cartilage typically starts to occur within 3 weeks. Most of our patients report asubstantialreduction in pain and improved function within 4-6 weeksafter treatment. Many report total pain elimination within 10-12 weeks. Within 3-5 daysafter the procedure, most patients can return to work and resume normal daily activities. Patients cannot start stressful activity or begin strenuous exercise for six weeks. Returning to stressful activity before six weeks may result in incomplete healing of the treated tissue.

Is this therapy safe?

Yes. Autologous PRP therapy and Stem Cell therapy has been used for over 10 years in surgical and orthopedic procedures. There are many research articles published on the safety of these therapies. Because a patients own blood and cells are used, there is little risk of a transmissible infection, no side effects and a very low risk of allergic reaction.

How many treatments are required?

We treat most patients aggressively upon the first visit with a mix of PRP, Extracellular Fiber Matrix and Stem Cells which all work together to create yourregenerative injection. Most patients need only 1 treatment but you could potentially have a follow up pure PRP injection which is thought of as a booster shot, the primary function of which is to stimulate continual stem cell growth.

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Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are found in the bone marrow and are responsible for bone and cartilage repair. On top of that, they can also produce fat cells. Early research suggesting that MSCs could differentiate into many other cell types and that they could also be obtained from a wide variety of tissues other than bone marrow have not been confirmed. There is still considerable scientific debate surrounding the exact nature of the cells (which are also termed Mesenchymal stem cells) obtained from these other tissues.

As of now, no treatments using mesenchymal stem cells are proven to be effective. There are, however, some clinical trials investigating the safety and effectiveness of MSC treatments for repairing bone or cartilage. Other trials are investigating whether MSCs might help repair blood vessel damage linked to heart attacks or diseases such as critical limb ischaemia, but it is not yet clear whether these treatments will be effective.

Several other features of MSCs, such as their potential effect on immune responses in the body to reduce inflammation to help treat transplant rejection or autoimmune diseases are still under thorough investigation. It will take numerous studies to evaluate their therapeutic value in the future.

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Experts are researching ways to use stem cells to treat arthritis in the knee and other joints. Many doctors already use stem cell therapy to treat arthritis, but it is not considered standard practice.

Stem cell therapy is one of several non-surgical treatments for arthritis pain. See Knee Osteoarthritis Treatment

There is a lot of debate around stem cell treatment, and it is helpful for potential patients to understand what stem cells are and the issues surrounding their use in arthritis therapy.

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Stem cells are located throughout the body. What makes stem cells special is that they can:

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Advocates of stem cell treatments hypothesize that, when placed into a certain environment, stem cells can transform to accommodate a certain need. For example, stem cells that are placed near damaged cartilage are hypothesized to develop into cartilage tissue.

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Stem cells can be applied during a surgery (such as the surgical repair of a torn knee meniscus) or delivered through injections directly into the arthritis joint.

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When administering stem cell injections, many physicians use medical imaging, such as ultrasound, in order to deliver cells precisely to the site of cartilage damage.

The most common type of stem cells used for treating arthritis are mesenchymal stem cells. Mesenchymal stem cells are usually collected from the patients fat tissue, blood, or bone marrow.

The process of collecting cells is often called harvesting.

Bone marrow is usually taken from the pelvic bone using a needle and syringe, a process called bone marrow aspiration. The patient is given a local anesthetic and may also be given a sedative before the procedure.

There are no professional medical guidelines for who can and cannot receive stem cell therapy for arthritis. For now, the decision about who gets stem cell therapy is up to patients and doctors.

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There is some evidence that people with severe arthritis can benefit from stem cell therapy.1 Most research indicates that younger patients who have relatively mild osteoarthritis or cartilage damage see the most benefit.2

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Some doctors have certain criteria for recommending stem cell therapy. For example, they only recommend it to patients who are healthy and have relatively little cartilage damage. Other doctors make recommendations on a case-by-case basis.

Stem cell therapy is a promising but still unproven treatment, and will not be covered by most insurance companies.

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Stem Cell Therapy involves the use of stem cells to stimulate the bodys natural repair mechanisms to repair, regenerate or replace damaged cells, tissues and organs. This physician-directed therapy is very safe, ethical and does not entail the use of any fetal or embryonic cells or tissue. It has been described as the future of medicine by many prestigious groups including the National Institutes of Health and the Institute of Medicine.

The field of Stem Cell Therapy continues to evolve, focusing on cures rather than just treatments for essentially all types of chronic diseases and conditions, including diabetes and cardiovascular disease, as well as various forms of arthritis and various orthopedic problems. When cells are transplanted into a patient, they do not stay for more than a few days. However, the cells provide a large and robust stimulus to turn on native repair mechanisms. The number of stem cells present in the body and their functional capacity to repair damaged tissue declines with each advancing decade of life, and chronic diseases further impede their ability to respond to chronic injury or damage in the body. This is why research has led to new solutions, which include the use of umbilical cord blood as the source of cells, which have the most potent ability to generate new tissues without risk of rejection. We at Advanced Regenerative Orthopedics use stem cells that are supplied by an FDA-registered cord blood bank.

Stem Cell Therapy and Tissue Engineering are much simpler and effective options that use very powerful young cells to stimulate the patients own native repair mechanisms to regenerate new cartilage and bone. The physician-directed treatment at ARO is a comprehensive approach to a specific joint with the goal of reducing the disabling pain and increasing function.

At Advanced Regenerative Orthopedics, our goal is to provide minimally invasive treatments along with regenerative techniques to target your bodys natural healing ability. Used as part of our innovative, three-tiered approach, physician-directed arthritis stem cell treatment can help patients of all ages get pain relief, increase their joint mobility and enjoy a higher quality of life.

Stem cell therapy can be an effective treatment for those suffering from a broad range of arthritic conditions. By using stem cells for arthritis, Advanced Regenerative Orthopedics stimulates your bodys natural mechanism to repair, regenerate and replace damaged cells within your joints.

If you live in Tampa, Brandon, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Lakeland, Sarasota, The Villages, Ocala, or the surrounding areas and are interested in learning more about using stem cells for arthritis or any other joint condition, please contact our courteous and efficient office staff today to schedule an appointment. We look forward to discussing the benefits of physician-directed arthritis stem cell treatment with you and determining the best course of treatment to restore your joint health.

As many of our patients travel to us from outside the state of Florida for our world class procedures, our team is very familiar with managing the care & travel for remote patients.

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Stems cell therapy is a cutting-edge technology that is now widely being used in orthopedic and sports medicine. The procedure involves using a patients own stem cells, which have the unique property of being able to develop into many different cell types, to treat injuries and arthritis.

Stem cells can be found in our bone marrow, fat cells and other tissues. These cells are frequently taken from the bone marrow or from a small amount of fat tissue, where a high concentration of stem cells can be extracted. This concentration is known as bone marrow aspirate or lipoaspirate respectively.

The aspirate is then injected into the site of injury so the cells can help repair the injured or degenerative tissue. Stem cell therapy is also commonly used to treat arthritis, meniscal tears and a variety of orthopedic and medical conditions. Patients can experience significant pain relief within one to two months after the procedure.

Although stem cell therapy has been used for decades, it is still considered experimental in orthopedic and sports medicine. Stem cell therapy should not be used as the first step in treating an orthopedic injury.

In addition, the risk of bone marrow aspiration for stem cell therapy includes infection, prolonged bleeding, pain at the aspiration or injection site, bruising and nerve injury.

The best way to determine if you are a candidate for stem cell therapy is to have a thorough evaluation by a physician experienced with stem cell therapies. Stem cell therapy is usually not covered by insurance. However, depending on the type of treatment that is needed, partial reimbursement may be possible.

Dr. Alicia Carter is respected in her field for her experience, personal care, and non-operative approach to orthopedic and sports injuries. As a clinical instructor at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, she is tasked with staying on the forefront of new technologies that are impacting and improving peoples lives. Dr. Carter has almost a decade of experience in the field of regenerative medicine and she is an active member of the International Society of Regenerative Medicine. Patients prefer her patience, her gentle hand and her anesthetizing techniques, which allow her to perform procedures with minimal or no discomfort. She has successfully treated patients with stem cell therapy and will work with you to determine if its right for you.

Dr. Carter offers complimentary monthly group stem cell therapy information sessions. These sessions do fill quickly so contact our office to reserve your spot today.

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Q: Does Dr. Carter perform stem cell treatments for the spine (cervical, thoracic and lumbar) and joints? A: Yes. Dr. Carter treats virtually all orthopedic and sports conditions and can use stem cell treatments for most, including disorders and injuries of the cervical spine.

Q: Where does Dr. Carter get the stem cells from?A: Stem cells can be obtained from the bone marrow/pelvic bone or from a small amount of abdominal fat tissue.

Q: Is stem cell therapy covered by insurance? A: Stem cell therapy is typically not covered by insurances. However, depending on your condition, partial reimbursement may be possible. Reimbursement questions can be answered in more detail after your consult and once we know more about your insurance coverage.

Q: How much does stem cell therapy cost?A: The price can vary depending on the type of condition being treated and whether bone marrow aspirate or fat tissue is utilized to acquire the stem cells.

Q: Do I have to pay for the initial consult? A: It depends on your insurance plan. If you have to pay upfront for initial consult, then it will be deducted from the total cost of the stem cell procedure if you are a candidate. If youre not a candidate, then the consultation feet is nonrefundable however, alternative treatments will be thoroughly discussed. We will gladly submit the consult visit claim to your insurance company on your behalf, which may or may not be reimbursable.

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Palliative management has consisted of lifestyle changes (diet, exercise, activity restrictions, and others), physical therapy, injections and medication. When severe, surgery has been an option for both joint and spine degenerative disease. Joint replacement, disc replacement and fusion were available to those with severe limitations in function related to the degenerative process.

These surgeries hold both great promise and great risk. Surgery results in irreversible structural change. It is a bridge burner in the respect that surgery forever changes the anatomy. In many cases surgical outcome is good and justifies this change in anatomy. In some, however, the change results in worsening of the original pain and overall worsening of function. Statistics show poorer outcomes with each successive surgery. Unfortunately, it is difficult, if not impossible to predict a successful surgical intervention in any individual patient.

Successful treatment is usually temporary and measured over years since surgical joint prosthetics wear out and require revision and replacement. Spine fusion speeds the degenerative process at adjacent vertebral levels.

Stem cell therapy, available now, is a means to stimulate healing in patients suffering both joint and disc related pain. Although we do not know how long lasting this treatment will be, we do know that the structure of the joint or spine is not changed with regenerative treatment.When patients are properly selected, outcomes are quite good. Best of all, stem cell treatment does not change anatomy and surgical options continue to be open and available if necessary.

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