Advanced Medical Solutions provides several stem cell treatments. These therapies are performed as an outpatient by highly experienced, Board Certified Doctors, and maintain minimal risks. Click on the Treatments on the Left Tabs for more information.
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Conventional treatments for tendonitis, ligament injury and degenerative arthritis all have one thing in common. They help mask pain nicely, but they do not change the course of the condition. They do not REPAIR the problem!
Regenerative Medicine with stem cell treatments is becoming the new paradigm. The treatments offer the potential to repair and heal the condition, while providing pain relief at the same time.
Here is an example. When an athlete sustains an ankle ligament injury, it may take six to nine weeks to heal. At that point, the athlete can get back on the field.
There are two problems with this scenario that stem cell therapy can fix. The first is the time frame. Stem cell therapy may halve the time necessary to heal these injuries.
The second problem is that ligament injuries, when allowed to heal naturally, do not heal back to 100%. The same goes for tendon injury. With repetitive injury, the chances for it continuing to occur increase. With stem cell therapy, the injury may be able to heal back to 100%.
Regenerative treatments may permit patients to avoid or delay the need for surgery when it comes to rotator cuff tendonitis, Achilles tears, degenerative arthritis and more. Surgery requires considerable rehabilitation and the potential for complications.
With such a low risk, outpatient stem cell procedures offer a tremendous upside. Make your appointment at Advanced Medical Solutions today!
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Amniotic stem cell therapy for musculoskeletal problems is showing a lot of promise for patients who suffer from arthritis, tendonitis and ligament injuries. Since the amniotic derived stem cell are not derived from embryonic stem cells or fetal tissue, there are no ethical issues with the treatment.
The amniotic stem cell treatment consists of an injection to the afflicted area. The therapy is designed to actually change the course of the condition and not just mask the pain. This treatment has significant potential for those in pain, and could actually correct structural problems while treating pain and inflammation.
Amniotic derived stem cell material offers three properties that are beneficial to the injured area:
1) A very high concentration of stem cells
2) Anti-inflammatory cytokines and growth factors
3) Hyaluronic acid which is a great lubricating factor for joints
When the amniotic stem cell therapy is performed, it comes from consenting donors who have undergone elective c-sections. The material is processed at an FDA regulated lab, and is checked for a full slate of diseases. The amniotic material has been used over 20,000 times in the US with no adverse events reported.
During treatment, the stem cell doctor will inject the fluid after sterilizing the area. Along with the amniotic material, numbing medicine is included.
Initial small studies are showing that amniotic stem cell injections work well for the following indications:
1) Tendonitis
2) Ligament Injury
3) Arthritis
4) Sports Medicine Injuries
5) Cartilage Defects
6) Degenerative Disc Disease
7) Spinal Arthritis
8) Neck & Back Pain
9) Nonhealing wounds from diabetes or other conditions
Dr. Roberto Contreras at Advanced Medical Solutions is an expert in regenerative medicine procedures. Several treatment options are available. Call the practice for an appointment today!
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RP Therapy in Glendale & Thousand Oaks
The use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy within clinic setting in orthopedics is becoming a common method of treatment. This is due to the fact that PRP offers many benefits. Those working with PRP for clinical purposes have stated that it offers a high-level of success, and there are significant opportunities for patients who undergo this form of therapy.
While this form of therapy was first created in the early 1970s, it has advanced over the past several years, and now, it is commonly used. For patients who are looking for a treatment method that not only helps to relieve pain, but also helps to heal damage, PRP can lead to long-term success.
How is PRP being used in Orthopedics?
When there is injury to one of the soft tissues, ligaments, or muscles within the body, the body sends what is known as platelets to the damaged area. When the platelets reach the damaged area, they work to repair the structure and regenerate new cells within it. While the body performs this task on its own, it can occur at a much faster rate when PRP is applied to the area in its compressed form.
Studies being done on PRP in orthopedics have shown that this type of therapy can be beneficial in many body regions for the patient, especially when the platelets are placed correctly within the areas that need to be treated. While the effectiveness of this form of therapy is well-known, PRP use in orthopedics is still being questioned. While it can be useful in certain areas, such as repairing, it may cause clotting to occur, which can take away from the overall effectiveness of the therapy by causing issues within another area of orthopedics.
About the Repair Response
There are several cells that become inflamed within the body, which leads to further damage within the different areas of the musculoskeletal system. When damage occurs, the body forms blood clots in its defense, and when the clots form, it can be difficult for the platelets needed to get through.
While the platelets are responsible for healing the damage, it can take a long time to heal if they are blocked, which is the main cause of healing problems. This leads to the need for surgical methods for correction. By injecting the platelets directly into the area, the blocking will be avoided, and the platelets will begin the healing process.
Questions about PRP in Orthopedics
While PRP therapy has shown to be effective, it is not appropriate for use in all patients. Prior to using this form of therapy, the patient’s case must be evaluated, and the therapy benefits must be weighed with the pros against the cons. For patients who do make good candidates for the therapy, PRP therapy can be extremely effective in offering pain relief, and also providing long-term healing, which could lead to successful recovery.
End Results of PRP
For those suffering with issues with soft tissue injuries to tendons or ligaments, cartilage defects or degenerative arthritis, PRP therapy can be effective for treating these problems.
Platelet-rich plasma therapy at Advanced Medical Solutions is provided by the top Board Certified physician in Glendale and Thousand Oaks, Dr. Contreras. He has extensive experience with regenerative medicine including PRP therapy, make your appointment today!
