Stem cell therapy

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Stem cell therapy is among the most exciting treatment options within  orthopedics. At Spine & Sports Medical Group, residents of Campbell,  California and San Jose, California, and beyond have access to a team  of physiatrists trained in the latest applications of stem cell therapy  and other forms of regenerative medicine. If you’d like to explore the  possibilities afforded by stem cells and other advanced therapeutic  options, schedule a one-on-one consultation today, online or over the  phone.  

Your body is  comprised of a multitude of different cell types, each of which performs  a specific set of functions. Stem cells are special because they have  the ability to replicate into specialized cells. That means they can be  guided into new forms, whether that means muscle cells, cartilage cells,  nerve cells, or other types.

Stem cells can be sourced from your  own body, including from your bone marrow and fat. Alternatively, stem  cells can be harvested from donor tissue, including from umbilical cord  blood or adult donors. 

Stem  cell therapy allows your body to produce new tissue to repair or  replace damaged tissue. That can improve joint pain and repair a degree  of damage without surgery or other invasive treatment options. 

This  approach is a good fit for men and women who are living with joint pain  but want to avoid pharmaceutical solutions. Stem cell therapy spurs  your body to create new tissue, which eases pain by improving the  structure and function of the targeted joint. The ability to achieve  those outcomes without the risk of side effects or addiction makes stem  cell therapy a great alternative to relying on medications to address  pain. 

Some men and women are not good candidates for surgery, yet  still would like to reduce pain in their joints. Stem cell therapy can  lead to noticeable improvements in pain management, yet the procedure to  harvest and deliver stem cells is far less invasive than even minimally  invasive surgery. 

Stem  cell therapy is administered via direct injections into the damaged  joint. Depending on the location of the injections you may receive  numbing medication as the process begins. The treatment needle is then  guided into the targeted joint. Ultrasound may be used to ensure the  needle has reached a precise location before the stem cells are  delivered. 

Once in place, stem cells begin replicating into the  type of cells by which they’re surrounded. In terms of joint health,  that means your cartilage, connective tissues, muscles, and bones can be  repaired from within.  

It takes time to see results from stem  cell therapy. As your body creates new cells you’ll begin to notice  improvements. At that time you and your practitioner can determine if  additional treatments are needed or if another treatment path is a  better fit for your needs. 

To find out if stem cell therapy is  the right course of treatment for you, call Spine & Sports Medical  Group today or schedule your appointment online.

We also see  patients in the following surrounding cities: Santa Clara, San Jose, Los  Gatos, Saratoga, Cupertino, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Los Altos,  Milpitas, Fremont, Morgan Hill, and Gilroy. Book your appointment today.