The Board Certified orthopedic doctors at OSPI are now offering bone marrow derived stem cell therapy. The treatment has been revolutionary in offering patients the chance to not only obtain pain relief, but also to avoid surgery and the potential complications associated. 
Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions regarding bone marrow stem cell therapy.
What is bone marrow stem cell therapy?
When it comes to orthopedics and pain management, bone marrow stem cell therapy is very different than it is for oncology conditions. The bone marrow is obtained from the patient him or herself, and then processed immediately to concentrate the stem cells and growth factors.
The resulting material is then injected into the area of concern. It does not go intravenously, and the bone marrow is not cultured. Therefore, it is an exceptionally low risk and effective procedure.
The bone marrow stem cell therapy offers the injured area amazing potential for repair and regeneration with its high concentration of stem cells and growth factors!
How is the procedure performed?
Initially, the orthopedic doctor will perform the bone marrow harvesting procedure from the iliac crest, which is part of the hip/pelvis bone. This procedure takes about 10 minutes and involves local numbing and possibly some sedation. About 60 mL of bone marrow is obtained from the iliac crest, and then placed in a sterile container.
This container is then spun rapidly in a centrifuge for approximately 15 minutes, in order to concentrate the growth factors and stem cells significantly. The result is a concoction that is extremely effective at healing areas of damage.
For what conditions is bone marrow stem cell therapy indicated?
In the world of orthopedics and pain medicine, there are several conditions where the bone marrow treatment is indicated. This includes degenerative and rheumatoid arthritis, spinal arthritis, degenerative disc disease, sports injuries, tendon and ligament injury.
This includes rotator cuff, Achilles and knee tendinitis, collateral ligament injuries as well. A lot of doctors will use the bone marrow stem cell therapy in conjunction with surgical procedures to augment healing.
How effective are the procedures?
The last few years, there have been quite a few studies showing the exceptional benefits of the 
bone marrow stem cell therapy procedures. These have been high-level studies looking at arthritis and sports injuries, degenerative disc disease and more.
What kind of risks are there with the procedure?
The associated risks are minimal. The procedure uses one’s own bone marrow, and after processing the fluid is immediately injected into the problem area. Therefore, there is really no chance of rejection. There’s a very mild risk of infection.
The stem cell doctors at Orthopedic and Sports Performance Institute are now offering bone marrow stem cell therapy along with amniotic derived stem cell procedures and PRP therapy as well.
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