Mesenchymal stem cell therapy is a
leading-edge, minimally invasive medical procedure used to help regenerate
tissues for non-surgical tendon and ligament tears, arthritis, and cartilage
injuries. Stem cells orchestrate the body’s healing mechanisms and have the
ability to restore lost, damaged or aging cells and regenerate tissue. Stem
cells can be harvested from either bone marrow or fatty tissue.
If a patient is a candidate for stem cell therapy, Dr Delo will aspirate their bone marrow or perform a local liposuction procedure to harvest the cells. Once harvested, we prepare the stem cells using an FDA approved device and then inject them into the injured or damaged tissue to trigger and optimize healing. Ultrasound or fluoroscopic guidance ensures that the stem cell injection goes directly to the injury site, including directly into injured bone if the patient’s case requires it. We incorporate rehabilitation and bracing into the treatment plan to optimize the healing response.
The most common condition treated with stem cell is osteoarthritis, but meniscal and ligament tears, as well as cartilage and tendon injuries can also successfully respond to stem cell therapy.
