MESENCHYMAL STEM CELLS AND THEIR ROLE IN REGENERATIVE MEDICINE
How Mesenchymal Stem Cells are Used in Regenerative Medicine Mesenchymal Stem Cells (or MSCs) extracted from one’s body are multipotent cells, meaning that they are able to change into other types of cells such as osteoblasts (bone cells), chondrocytes (cartilage), myocytes (muscle), and adipocytes (fat). These cells work to create new bone and new cartilage, […]
WHAT IS PLATELET-RICH PLASMA (PRP)?
How Platelet Rich Plasma is Derived from the Body In order to obtain PRP from an individual, a vial of blood must be drawn. The amount drawn is often around 30 ccs. A sample of this size will generally yield between three and five ccs of PRP. This yield varies based on the number of […]
EARLY SIGNS OF DEGENERATIVE DISC DISEASE AND CHRONIC LOWER BACK PAIN
How the Discs in Your Spine Work The discs are situated between each of the vertebrae in your back. They are designed to cushion the bones and absorb some of the forces of impact when you run, bend or twist. There are two parts of each disc. The first part is the outer layer, which […]
LIMITATIONS ON MOBILITY AFTER SPINAL FUSION
Understanding the Spinal Fusion Procedure The goal of spinal fusion is to connect adjoining vertebrae by using techniques developed from researching the actual healing process that broken bones undergo. Bone-compatible materials made from bone grafts or bone substitutes will be inserted between the vertebrae targeted for fusion. Surgical screws, rods or metal plates are used […]
THE ADVANTAGES OF THE DISCSEEL® PROCEDURE OVER STEM CELL INJECTIONS TO TREAT SPINAL INJURY
What are Stem Cells? These cells are specialized cells that are critical components in the healing process. They are able to change into a variety of different types of cells based on where they are in the body, creating new bone cells, muscle cells, cartilage cells, fibrous tissue cells, and others. These cells can be […]
