Mesenchymal Stem Cells
Mesenchymal stem cells (or “MSCs”) are multipotent stem cells found in bone marrow that are important for making and repairing skeletal tissues, such as cartilage and bone. Mesenchymal stem cells can differentiate into a variety of cell types, including osteoblasts (bone cells), chondrocytes (cartilage cells), myocytes (muscle cells), and adipocytes (fat cells which give rise to marrow adipose tissue).
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It’s always great to see enlightened physicians tying together how one part of the body impacts the other. We’ve done a great disservice to patients by educating them that their knee, hip, and spine are separate instead of all one big machine. Now a recent study shows us yet another connection between the low back…read more
The Simplest Stem Cell Injection Route May Be the Most Risky
You would think that since an IV is the simplest and least invasive form of application of stem cells, it would also be the safest. However, many years ago, I was part of an organization that investigated some deaths in Asia related to IV stem cell infusions. Now a new study may explain why IV stem…read more Does Smoking Damage Stem Cells?
Patients often ask questions about how best to optimize their stem cells. I guess another question is what not to do if you’re planning a stem cell procedure. A recent research study suggests that smoking is not a good idea and likely damages your stem cells. Smoking Affects Multiple Body Systems Not smoking cigarettes is…read more The Top 8 Things to Know About Orthopedic Stem Cell Treatment
You’re considering orthopedic stem cell treatment, but how do you know which clinic and doctor is the right choice? Today, I’m going to share the top 8 things to know to make sure you get a quality stem cell procedure and maximize your chances of a successful outcome. If your clinic and doctor meets all 8,…read more 8 Ways to Improve Your Stem Cells Prior to Treatment
Patients often ask us how they can improve the quality or quantity of their stem cells before a procedure. As the most advanced stem cell clinic in the United States, we have used over a decade of orthopedic stem cell experience and research to address 8 ways to improve your stem cells prior to treatment.…read more Stem Cells for Bone on Bone Arthritis? Replenish Stem Cell Reserves
Do stem cells for bone on bone arthritis work? Based on questions from all sources, cartilage is something on many people’s minds. Patients often ask why we inject mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in patients with severe degenerative arthritis if the expectation is that we won’t be able to grow the large stretches of new knee…read more Stem Cell Clinic Reviews: Perception vs. Reality
A while back, I booked a hotel room and learned a lot about the differences between the real deal and a copy of a copy. The hotel room looked great in the pictures, so I excitedly booked it online. When we got there, perception and reality were quite different. The really hip furniture that looked great online,…read more Stem Cell Cartilage Regeneration: What Everyone With Joint Pain Should Know
I love talking to patients in the clinic, as it gives me a never ending stream of ideas for stem cell related blog posts. Social media also provides a way to understand what patients are thinking and we recently received this question about stem cell cartilage regeneration, which I’ll attempt to answer below: “I recently had an appointment…read more 