12 Jan How does Amniotic Stem Cell Therapy Work for Rotator Cuff and Achilles Tendonitis?
Amniotic stem cell therapy is one of the most effective forms of treatment for many different conditions present within the tendons and joints. The amniotic tissue is contained within the uterus, and its main specialized duty if to offer regenerative healing properties to the fetus while in the mother’s womb.
There is a high amount of stem cells present in amniotic fluid, which makes it easy for the cells to be obtained and used for treatment. While the uses of amniotic stem cell therapy is still being researched, and additional treatment options are presenting themselves, this type of therapy is growing in popularity for conditions such as rotator cuff tendonitis, Achilles tendonitis, and other similar issues.
The rotator cuff is a structure within the body that works to support the shoulder, and offers significant stability. The cuff is made from a variety of tendons, which work together to create the support. When one of the tendons becomes damaged due to excessive use, trauma, or another issue with the area, the condition is known as tendonitis of the rotator cuff. Surgical procedures do not always help the condition, and could actually cause it to become worse in some cases.
When amniotic stem cell therapy is used for issues with the rotator cuff, there are a few different ways in which the therapy works. For one, when there is an issue present with the tendon, the area will become inflamed, which can lead to pain, swelling, and joint immobility, and even the possibility of more damage occurring. The stem cells derived from the amniotic tissue have shown to help the area repair by providing it with anti-inflammatory effects, growth factors and stem cells. This will decrease the amount of pain present and also take pressure off of the damaged tendon.
Other than taking away inflammation in the area, the amniotic stem cells work to help the tendon to regenerate. The tendon will experience healing in the form of thickening of the tissue within the tendon and regeneration of the structure where damage has occurred. The hyaluronic acid in the amniotic stem cell material also provide lubrication to the tendon, which will prevent further damage from occurring in the area while healing takes place.
The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body, and it goes from the area of the heel, to the top of the calf. When stem cell therapy is used for this area, the healing action is done in the same manner as for the conditions with the tendon in the rotator cuff. While inflammation is sometimes seen with damage in the shoulder area, inflammation is the most common issue to occur when the Achilles tendon becomes damaged. The stem cells offer relief from inflammation, while also providing the area with the ability to repair itself.
How Amniotic Stem Cell Therapy is Provided
Amniotic stem cell therapy is done through the use of injections, which are made directly into the tendon, and they may also be made to the surrounding area. Once the injection is made, pain relief is often provided right away due to the anti-inflammatory properties, and healing will occur at a fast rate as well. However, the rate can differ between patients due to age, the amount of damage present, and the body’s response to the therapy.
R3 Stem Cell Clinics offer first rate, Board Certified doctors who are highly skilled in stem cell therapy. If you or a loved one is suffering from pain in the shoulder, heel, achilles and other areas, stem cell injections with amniotic fluid derived treatment may help. Call an R3 stem cell clinic today!
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