Innovative Technologies in Medicine � Stem Cell Therapy
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Advances in medical technology are making it possible for people to get treatment for conditions that were previously either difficult to treat or that required highly invasive surgery. Now, minimally invasive methods of treatment are being developed so that patients who do not have severe or life-threatening health conditions may be able to find relief without the risks and rehabilitation that accompany surgery. One example of a technology that is revolutionizing the field of orthopedics is stem cell therapy, which is a form of regenerative medicine.
What Is Stem Cell Therapy?
Stem cell therapy is a nonsurgical means of joint pain treatment that helps degenerated or damaged tissues like tendons and ligaments to repair themselves, a phenomenon which was previously considered impossible. These tissues are able to heal with the help of stem cells, which are injected directly into the damaged joint or tissue. The stem cells being used in a clinical setting, or the actual treatment of patients, are adult stem cells that are harvested right from the patient�s own body. Doctors will usually extract the stem cells from fat tissue or bone marrow.
Stem cells are distinct from any other cell in the body because they are undifferentiated, which means they are not specialized to perform a specific function. This makes them a type of �blank slate� cell that can be adapted to a variety of uses. When these undifferentiated cells are injected into a damaged tissue, they differentiate into the type of cell needed to repair the tissue. In a nutshell, these cells quickly adapt to their new home and their new job by producing growth factors and regenerating tissue.
How the Procedure Is Performed
The stem cell treatment procedure is fairly simple. It can be performed in an outpatient setting, usually right in the doctor�s office with the use of a local anesthetic. The stem cells are extracted from the patient with a needle and placed in a centrifuge. The centrifuge spins the blood at a very high speed and separates the stem cells and platelets from the other substances in the blood. Once this concentrated substance is ready, it is injected directly into the damaged tissue where the cells can then start producing new tissue. This procedure usually needs to be performed multiple times over the course of several months. The frequency of the procedure will be at the discretion of the doctor and results will vary among patients. Stem cell therapy may need to be performed in conjunction with other treatments such as platelet rich plasma injections or minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery.
Conditions Treated by Stem Cell Therapy
Stem cell therapy can be used to treat a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions like joint injuries and osteoarthritis. Conditions of the knee, leg, ankle, foot, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, and spine can usually be treated with this type of procedure. Some of the most common conditions that may respond to this type of regenerative medicine include meniscus tears or tendonitis in the knee, sacroiliac joint dysfunction in the spine, partial rotator cuff tears in the shoulder, Achilles tendonitis in the foot, hamstring strains, and partial tendon tears in the elbow.
Are You Considering Stem Cell Therapy? The Next Step
If you are suffering from a joint injury or another type of musculoskeletal condition and are considering stem cell therapy as a treatment option, schedule an appointment with your primary care physician or your orthopedist to discuss your candidacy for the procedure. While stem cell therapy is considered a minimally invasive procedure and an alternative to highly invasive surgery like joint replacement, it should not be an initial form of treatment for joint conditions. Most patients will be able to find relief from their orthopedic conditions with conservative treatments like physical therapy, pain medication, stretching, low-impact exercise, and cortisone injections.
About The Author: John Soland is a lifestyle expert who offers advice and insight on a multitude of topics, including those pertaining to innovative technologies. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/laser-spine-institute-partners-with-marodyne-medical-to-offer-the-latest-in-low-intensity-vibration-science-2013-02-19
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Advances in medical technology are making it possible for people to get treatment for conditions that were previously either difficult to treat or that required highly invasive surgery. Now, minimally invasive methods of treatment are being developed so that patients who do not have severe or life-threatening health conditions may be able to find relief without the risks and rehabilitation that accompany surgery. One example of a technology that is revolutionizing the field of orthopedics is stem cell therapy, which is a form of regenerative medicine.
What Is Stem Cell Therapy?
Stem cell therapy is a nonsurgical means of joint pain treatment that helps degenerated or damaged tissues like tendons and ligaments to repair themselves, a phenomenon which was previously considered impossible. These tissues are able to heal with the help of stem cells, which are injected directly into the damaged joint or tissue. The stem cells being used in a clinical setting, or the actual treatment of patients, are adult stem cells that are harvested right from the patient�s own body. Doctors will usually extract the stem cells from fat tissue or bone marrow.
Stem cells are distinct from any other cell in the body because they are undifferentiated, which means they are not specialized to perform a specific function. This makes them a type of �blank slate� cell that can be adapted to a variety of uses. When these undifferentiated cells are injected into a damaged tissue, they differentiate into the type of cell needed to repair the tissue. In a nutshell, these cells quickly adapt to their new home and their new job by producing growth factors and regenerating tissue.
How the Procedure Is Performed
The stem cell treatment procedure is fairly simple. It can be performed in an outpatient setting, usually right in the doctor�s office with the use of a local anesthetic. The stem cells are extracted from the patient with a needle and placed in a centrifuge. The centrifuge spins the blood at a very high speed and separates the stem cells and platelets from the other substances in the blood. Once this concentrated substance is ready, it is injected directly into the damaged tissue where the cells can then start producing new tissue. This procedure usually needs to be performed multiple times over the course of several months. The frequency of the procedure will be at the discretion of the doctor and results will vary among patients. Stem cell therapy may need to be performed in conjunction with other treatments such as platelet rich plasma injections or minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery.
Conditions Treated by Stem Cell Therapy
Stem cell therapy can be used to treat a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions like joint injuries and osteoarthritis. Conditions of the knee, leg, ankle, foot, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, and spine can usually be treated with this type of procedure. Some of the most common conditions that may respond to this type of regenerative medicine include meniscus tears or tendonitis in the knee, sacroiliac joint dysfunction in the spine, partial rotator cuff tears in the shoulder, Achilles tendonitis in the foot, hamstring strains, and partial tendon tears in the elbow.
Are You Considering Stem Cell Therapy? The Next Step
If you are suffering from a joint injury or another type of musculoskeletal condition and are considering stem cell therapy as a treatment option, schedule an appointment with your primary care physician or your orthopedist to discuss your candidacy for the procedure. While stem cell therapy is considered a minimally invasive procedure and an alternative to highly invasive surgery like joint replacement, it should not be an initial form of treatment for joint conditions. Most patients will be able to find relief from their orthopedic conditions with conservative treatments like physical therapy, pain medication, stretching, low-impact exercise, and cortisone injections.
About The Author: John Soland is a lifestyle expert who offers advice and insight on a multitude of topics, including those pertaining to innovative technologies. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/laser-spine-institute-partners-with-marodyne-medical-to-offer-the-latest-in-low-intensity-vibration-science-2013-02-19
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