Joint Health with Stem Cell Therapy / PRP
Joint Health is critical to maintaining mobility for activity as we age. Combination therapy with stem cells and PRP is commonly used the the treatment of joint conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis tendon and ligament damage leading to inflammation and pain of the joint, causing weakness and decreased range of motion.
Symptoms:
Injuries of joints from chronic overuse, repeated sprains strains and injuries such as seen in runners, competitive athletes and patients with degenerative joint disease all have the same problem. Pain and Inflammation causing continued decreased range of motion. These painful areas can lead to worsening of joint structures with decompensation of the joints leading to surgical procedures and eventually joint replacement.
Treatment:
PRP and stem cell treatment together can boost tissue regeneration, decrease inflammation and pain and starting the healing process of joint pain which is the main goal of this treatment. If a surgical procedure is required torn tissues are removed or supported by suture and anchors which may or may not improve the tissue condition. Stem cells and PRP, however can allow the tissue to start the body’s natural healing process which can help with regeneration of the soft tissues surrounding and supporting the joint.
FAQ
No, PRP is a component of the patient’s own blood (autologous graft ) that contains platelet concentrations above the normal level and also includes platelet-related growth factors and plasma derived fibrinogen. Platelets are the frontline healing response to injuries. They release growth factors needed for tissue repair. They come from the patient and are age related to the patient. Stem cells are unspecialized, undifferentiated immature cells (from bone marrow or embryonic tissue from chorionic membrane of placenta) that based on specific stimuli can divide and differentiated into specific types of cells and tissues, up to 200 different cell types.
PRP is the component of the blood (plasma) which contains 5 times higher concentrations of platelets and fibrinogen above the normal values. Platelets are components of blood that are rich in growth factors and play crucial roles by forming blood clots during injury and help in wound healing of damaged tissues.
Stem Cells are the primitive cells that are obtained either from adult bone marrow or embryonic tissue collected from the placenta post-delivery. Stem cells can differentiate into as many as 200 different cell types of the adult body. Stem cells can produce growth factors and cytokines and encourage the healing process of the damaged tissue upon where they are placed.
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