Stem cells
Stem cells are unique cells capable of differentiating into various cell types in the body. They play a crucial role in helping the body repair damaged tissues and organs, and researchers are investigating their potential in treating a wide range of diseases and injuries.
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We often get asked how patients can get more or better stem cells, or improve the quality of their stem cells before a procedure. The research is finally at a point where there are a few pointers we can give, along with our 7 years of experience. Here’s our top 10 list. Realize that age cures many…read more
Stem Cells vs. PRP for Severe Shoulder Arthritis – Shoulder Replacement Alternatives?
Is Regenexx-SD a viable shoulder replacement alternative for the most severe shoulder arthritis patients? JW is a middle aged chiropractor from back east with a severe shoulder problem. The patient had been told for years that he desperately needed a shoulder replacement surgery if he wanted to continue to work. When his nephew (a local…read more Blind Knee Injections: Why is this procedure still being performed?
Knee shots for arthritis? Doctors have injected many things inside knee joints through the years, the most common being steroid injections and hyaluronic acid injections (SynVisc, Orthovisc, Eufflexxa, etc…). More recently these older treatments are giving way to newer biologic therapies like platelet rich plasma and stem cells. However, did you know that the way…read more Low Back Facet Joints and Stem Cells?
Can stem cells help patients with low back facet joints pain? The answer is that it depends. If the facet joint was damaged due to trauma (more common with neck facet joints) then we’ve seen good results. However, much of low back facet pain is degenerative and thus due to longstanding wear forces. To review,…read more Placing Cells with Accuracy: ACL Tightening without Surgery
A doctor discusses how a torn, loose, or lax ACL ligament can be treated without surgery. Deltoid Ligament Injury and Stem Cells: Understanding Biomechanics of the Ankle
SA is 55 yo WF from Washington state who was seen this morning for an ankle problem that began after a climbing fall last year. She had multiple ankle ligament sprains as well as bone chips floating around. After two surgical debridements (last surgery about 10 months ago), she’s not much better. As I have…read more 
