Although stem cell therapy is still considered to be in its infancy, it has proven to be a useful and powerful tool in helping to improve, repair, and augment the healing of various musculoskeletal problems. Health issues associated with the musculoskeletal system, which includes our muscles, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, joints, and various other connective tissues, can be extremely taxing. Most injury with traditional treatment heals slowly and incompletely. With stem cell therapies, though, that paradigm is changing. We’re seeing complete healing that is achieved MUCH faster than with conventional therapies.
The musculoskeletal system supports and binds tissues and organs together, allowing us to perform a wide range of physical activity. When one single aspect of the system is compromised it can result in hampered movement and mobility, ongoing pain, and diminished quality of life. Many of the common remedies associated with injuries and illnesses that affect the system involve a combination of drug therapies and surgical procedures.
We are on the cutting edge of a new way of dealing with and solving musculoskeletal problems. The future is NOW.
Common Uses Today
There are various injuries and maladies for which stem cells are used today. Commonly the stem cells are injected into the area to be treated. Once they have been injected into the damaged area, they begin working to aid in the repair and regeneration of it.
Stem cells have been found to be effective in treating joint problems and various disorders, including arthritis, regions where cartilage and ligament damage has been experienced, and bone injuries. There’s also a lot of hope for the future use of stem cells in a wide range of situations, including heart disease, Parkinson’s disease, diabetes mellitus, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, spinal cord injuries, and burn treatments.
Currently, Arizona Pain Specialists offers three types of regenerative medicine therapy:
1. Amniotic Stem Cell Therapy – this fluid comes from an FDA regulated lab and is extremely rich in stem cells, growth factors and hyaluronic acid. Safe, effective and ethical, this treatment has been revolutionary in stem cell treatment.
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2. Bone Marrow Derived Stem Cell Therapy – this procedure involves a harvest from the patient’s iliac crest (hip) and then immediate processing of the bone marrow to concentrate the stem cells and growth factors. In the same setting, the material is injected into the problem region.
3. PRP Therapy – platelet rich plasma therapy has been shown to work exceptionally well for sports injuries, overuse injuries and arthritis. It involves a simply blood draw and then spinning of it to concentrate and separate the platelets and growth factors. The procedure is effective and extremely low risk.
The Power of Stem Cells
Stem cells derive their power from the fact that they are versatile, having the potential to differentiate into a wide range of 
cell types. This makes them highly adaptable, as they can adjust to help muscles, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, and bones heal. Additionally, they have been shown to possess the power to reduce inflammation and enable healing, so that tissues grow more quickly.
The treatment itself is minimally invasive, usually involving an injection in the area to be treated. It is also considered to be a low risk type of therapy. For many, the use of stem cells is certainly preferred to more invasive surgeries that involve protracted periods of recuperation and rehabilitation.
Are You a Candidate for Stem Cell Therapy?
If you have muscle, cartilage, tendon, ligament, joint, or bone injuries or damage, then you may be a good candidate for stem cell therapy. The Double Board Certified pain doctors at Arizona Pain Specialists will evaluate you and let you know if you are a candidate for stem cell therapy in one of our research studies or regular clinical treatment.
You will be in the best hands with the top stem cell doctors in the Southwest at Arizona Pain!
