Understanding the Benefits of Stem Cell Therapy in Orthopedics
Stem Cell Therapy is a form of regenerative medicine that has been proven to aid in the healing of muscles and tendons. Regenerative medicine includes the generation and use of stem cells to repair old, damaged, or diseased cells and/or organ tissues.
It is recognized as a groundbreaking treatment in medicine as it is able to assist in healing diseases that are widely considered incurable such as forms of cancer.
This also makes stem cell therapy an attractive option for treating orthopedic conditions such as osteoarthritis, tendinitis, and ligament/cartilage injuries. Stem cells can be obtained from a variety of sources, including bone marrow, adipose tissue, and umbilical cord blood. They can also be obtained from embryonic or induced pluripotent stem cells. Once obtained, stem cells can be manipulated in the laboratory to promote their differentiation into the specific cell types needed for tissue repair.
At ASC of Boca Raton, we offer stem cell therapy to treat orthopedic injuries and aid in the healing process, leading to a faster recovery and delay or even replacement of the need for surgery. In this blog, we will discuss the benefits of Stem Cell Therapy.
What Benefits does Stem Cell Therapy bring to the Orthopedic field?
Stem cells, when introduced to an injured area, differentiate into muscle cells to repair the damage. Additionally, they have anti-inflammatory and immune-modulatory effects that can further aid in the healing process. Furthermore, they can replace damaged or dead muscles and tendons by proliferating, which means that stem cells multiply and produce new cells.
Stem Cell Therapy brings a wide range of benefits to the orthopedic field that includes:
Reduced pain and inflammation: Stem cells can help to reduce pain and inflammation in the affected joint or tissue by promoting healing and reducing inflammation.
Improved function: Stem cells can differentiate into the specific type of cells needed to repair damaged or diseased tissue, leading to improved function in the affected joint or tissue.
Reduced need for surgery: In some cases, stem cell therapy may be a viable alternative to surgery, allowing patients to avoid the risks and recovery time associated with invasive procedures.
Faster recovery: Stem cell therapy can potentially speed up the healing process, allowing patients to return to their normal activities more quickly.
Delay or even replacement of surgery: In some cases, stem cells can help to regenerate and repair damaged or diseased tissue, potentially delaying or even eliminating the need for surgery.
Long-term effects: Stem cells have a long-term effect on the body since they can remain dormant and activate when needed.
To further explain how stem cells can heal joint diseases such as osteoarthritis - due to the ability of stem cells to differentiate into cartilage cells and repair damaged tissue.
A patient's own bone marrow or adipose (fat) tissue can be used to extract stem cells for injection into affected joints. Once inside the joint, the stem cells can differentiate into cartilage cells and begin to repair the damaged tissue. They also have the ability to secrete growth factors and signaling molecules that promote tissue repair and regeneration.
Ambulatory Surgery Center of Boca Raton offers quality healthcare solutions if you or someone you love has recently suffered an injury and is not sure how to heal it. Give us a call today at (561) 544-5501 or email us at FrontDeskBoca@surgeryctr.com to find out if stem cell therapy is the right treatment for you.
