The Board Certified pain management, orthopedic and anti-aging doctors at Genesis Medical Center are now offering bone marrow derived stem cell therapy. The therapy has been revolutionary in offering individuals the opportunity to not only obtain pain relief, but also to avoid potentially risky surgery. 
Here are the answers to some FAQ’s 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 cancer treatment. The bone marrow is obtained from the patient, and then immediately processed to concentrate the growth factors and stem cells.
The resulting concentrate is then injected into the area being treated. It does not go IV, and the bone marrow is not cultured. Therefore, it is a very low risk and typically effective procedure.
The bone marrow stem cell therapy provides the injured area amazing potential for regeneration and repair with its high concentration of growth factors and stem cells!
How is the procedure performed?
Initially, the OC pain management physician will perform the bone marrow harvesting procedure from the iliac crest, which is part of the hip/pelvis bone. This procedure takes about ten to fifteen minutes and involves local numbing and possibly some sedation. About sixty 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 fifteen minutes, in order to concentrate the growth factors and stem cells significantly. The result is a concentrate 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 many conditions where the bone marrow treatment is indicated. This includes degenerative and spinal arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, sports injuries, degenerative disc disease, tendon and ligament injury.
This includes Achilles and knee tendinitis, rotator cuff, 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 Genesis Medical Center are now offering bone marrow stem cell therapy along with amniotic derived stem cell procedures and PRP therapy as well.
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