Stem Cell Therapy For Spinal Degeneration

At the boston stem cell center we use a patient s own stem cells to repair the damaged spinal joints naturally.

Stem cell therapy for spinal degeneration.

Stem cell injections are most commonly used for treatment of the following conditions. Stem cell therapy for degenerative disc disease ddd aimis has a rigorous screening process for inclusion into the program for stem cell transplantation for ddd. Have obtained approval by the food and drug administration and secured funding for a phase i ii study on mesenchymal stem cell therapy for spinal cord injury. He has considerable experience in translational msc research and has an established service line providing office based stem cell therapy for degenerative spinal conditions.

Spinal conditions including degenerative disc disease herniated discs spinal facet pain pinched nerves and sacroiliac si joint pain. Stem cells exist in high concentrations in bone marrow and fat which can be aspirated with minimal discomfort and then injected into the damaged area of the spine along with concentrated platelet rich plasma. Partial rotator cuff tears. While the concept seems appealing i am concerned that patients may be drawn in by hope and hype without having the full picture of the science.

Osteoarthritis of the joints including knee hip shoulder and ankle joints. Mesenchymal stem cells avoid the ethical issues of embryonic stem cells as they can be derived from sources that include adult bone marrow adipose tissue and donated umbilical cord blood. Could stem cell therapy be an answer for disc disease. What is a degenerative disc and the degenerative cascade.

All patients must have a physical exam by a medical professional as well as a recent mri of the lumbar spine. In the degenerative spine stem cells could aid by decreasing inflammation developing into bone or disc cells and by replacing damaged tissue with new matrix. Stem cell therapy for spinal stenosis uses customized stem cell concentrates for relieving the pressure in the spinal nerves and reducing the pain. Stem cells can be taken from several sources including embryos and adult cells usually found in marrow or fat.

No other cell types in the body have the ability to generate new cells types in this way which is why stem cells are such a valuable resource in treating conditions such as degenerative disc disease. Shim explains how a disc goes through the degenerative cascade.