The revolution of Stem Cells in Orthopedics
Implant of Stem Cells in Regenerative Ortho Regenerative Therapies have achieved that it becomes into an efficient treatment for diverse illnesses and injuries.
Cell therapies in orthopedics and traumatology, have become one of the first options thanks to results obtained in patients which represent degenerative illnesses or musculoskeletal injuries.
Nevertheless, disinformation, implementation and promotion of these therapies by persons who are not qualified for their use, are the main reasons for rejection and failure for this modality of treatment.
Because of this reason it has utmost importance that patients who decide to opt for this treatment for their illnesses must know the advantages, disadvantages, risks and benefits implied. Hence, the Ortho regenerative Therapies must be led by a Orthopedist trained in the topic and always being supported by professionals such as Cell Biologists and Bacteriologists.
Uses
Illnesses which can be treated with this type of therapy are: Joint Cartilage Wear in zones as knee, hip, shoulder, ankle, wrist, hands. It can treat injuries as: Arthrosis, disc hernia, ligament, muscular, meniscal injuries, and consolidated fractures, promoting longevity.
It improves functional capacity
It decreases the pain
It avoids surgical treatments
It may come to regenerate damage tissues
It avoids the evolution of illness
Implant of Stem Cells
Implant of Stem Cells is a completely outpatient procedure, i.e., it does not require any kind of hospitalization.
When the patient is subjected to Ortho regenerative Therapy, it is recommendable to carry out a relative rest approximately of 48 hours. This procedure is generally accompanied with Physical Therapy which permits to improve the general condition of the patient, as well as Complementary Therapies which include sessions in Hyperbaric Chamber and antioxidant intravenous sera. Once therapies have been executed, the patient may return progressively to some physical activities depending upon the forecast provided by the Specialist.
Where from do we obtain stem cells
Stem cell can be obtained from different sources such us:
Bone Marrow
Adipose Tissue
Umbilical Cord
In most of the cases, the quantity of samples is very scarce and as to obtain a successful result, an additional procedure is executed consisting of cell culture for their expansion and later on their therapeutic use.
Remember that the type of Cells to be use, quantity and number of applications vary depending upon
the necessities of each patient and this data is determined at the beginning of the treatment. Its application is by means of injections guided either by Echography, Tomography or Fluoroscopy.