Stem Cell Therapy — Origin, Benefits, and Treatment Options
At the Ambulatory Surgery Center of Boca Raton (ASC Boca Raton), it is our mission to provide you with quality, affordable, and convenient outpatient procedures. Our personable and highly-skilled physicians are trained to perform a variety of procedures.
One of these procedures is Stem Cell Therapy which is also known as regenerative medicine. The goal of stem cell therapy is to promote the healing reaction of diseased, dysfunctional, or injured tissue. In this article, ASC Boca will provide you with further information on stem cell therapy such as the history of this procedure, what cases it may be considered, and the benefits.
Where Did The Idea of Stem Cell Therapy Originate From?
Globally, stem cell therapy is considered one of the biggest breakthroughs in natural healing and regeneration. Rather than relying on donor organs, which are limited in supply, this technique uses cells. Since the 19th century, scientists around the world have examined stem cells used in plants, mice, and patients in hopes of finding a cure for their diseases. The term first appeared in 1868 when German biologist, Ernst Haeckel, used the phrase to describe the fertilized egg that became an organism. From then on, hundreds of scientists began experimenting until 2001 when President George W. Bush signed an order to enable federal funding behind stem cells research. It has continued to progress through trial and error and has become widely used in today’s society.
What Are The Benefits of Stem Cell Therapy?
According to the United States National Library of Medicine and National Institution of Health, studies have shown that stem cell therapy is able to heal incisions and wounds by enhancing the growth of new healthy skin tissue, stimulating the production of collagen, and helping form new skin cells due to damaged scar tissue. It is also proven to treat conditions such as cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s, autoimmune diseases.
In the Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, written by Jesse Biehl and Dr. Brenda Russel, since stem cells are capable of building every tissue within the human body, they are promising therapeutic agents for tissue regeneration and repair in the future. As for ASC Boca, we provide stem cell therapy on an orthopedic level for the relief of incontinence and discomfort associated with orthopedic conditions, spine disorders, and sports-related injuries. At our center, physicians understand the importance of unlocking your body’s natural ability to self-heal, and our innovative stem cell therapy allows us to do exactly that.
Stem cell therapy has tremendously progressed since its first known appearance in 1868. They continue to hold great promise in the future of medicine, whether they are being used in the lab for cancer research or used in a procedure to alleviate pain or heal damaged tissue. Like any disease, a variety of approaches are constantly being tested to see what works and what doesn't.
ASC Boca wants to ensure you have access to the most advanced care using the latest technology. If you are looking to learn more about stem cell therapy and see if you or your loved one is a candidate for this procedure, call (561) 544-5401 or email us at info@ascbocaraton.com.
