21st
century is the era of stem cell technology and their applications in
regenerative medicine. Stem cells can be considered as new kick starts in
curing variety of diseases, which were conventionally could only be managed but
not cured.
Orthopedic
conditions can as well be incorporated as a part of such incurable diseases,
wherein medical science had to so far deal with many difficulties to heal acute
and chronic injuries of muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones and cartilages. However
the main agenda of stem cell therapy could be to stop the progressive damage,
to access symptomatic relief and to provide another viable as well as safe
alternative. Thus the sole purpose of stem cell therapy in orthopedic is to
repair and regenerate damaged and diseased musculoskeletal tissues.
Out
of various techniques, which have been applied to treat orthopedic issues,
autologous applications of stem cells have proven to be the most feasible
option, in safety and efficacy per se. As the cells are extracted from patients
own body, there is no concern of graft rejection and other infection
transmission. Additionally, stem cells stimulated with autologous platelet rich
plasma is the current main theme of treatment, for the effective and speedy
outcome. Evidently this portion of
plasma contains variety of chemicals like growth factors and cytokines, which restore
the healing process.
Some
of the specific conditions that can be treated with stem cell therapy are:
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is the most common yet progressive
form of arthritis, affecting
millions of people worldwide. It is the chronic condition, occurring due to
degeneration of protective cartilages, which are cushioning our joint and
bones. Due to this degeneration, bones or joints are directly exposed to
fiction or rubbing against each other. Due to excessive rubbing, joints are
damaged, become stiff, painful and eventually associated with the loss of
movements. It has been observed that although all joints in our body are at a
risk of OA, however, joints of hands, knees, hips, and spine are at a greater
risk. As conventionally no cure exist for complete reversal of damage, although
some lifestyle changes such as maintaining a balance diet, healthy weight,
physical activity, etc. along with stem cells therapy can promote the slow
progression of the disorder.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis is a kind of an autoimmune disorder,
categorized under arthritis. It mainly affects joints and other areas of the
body, causing them to be chronically inflamed. The negligence to it for longer
period of time may lead to deformed and painful joints which are severely
malfunctioned. With the passage of time, the disease can also affects other vital
organs, such as heart apart from joints. Stem cells therapy can be considered
as a non surgical alternative to conventional joint replacement surgeries.
Sport injuries
Sport injuries, have common occurrence in professional
sports, due to increased wear and tear of the locomotive tissues, requiring
immediate medical attention. As we all know that our joints and hinges are
backed by the muscles, ligaments, tendons, cartilages to provide them the
support and strength that are highly in demand in a life of an athlete.
However, due to overuse, sudden trauma or injuries; these tissues can release
certain chemicals, initiating an inflammatory response. This is in turn
characterized by pain, localized sweating, redness, etc.; which ultimately leads
to the progressive degeneration of the tissue, to the extent of ending the
player's career.
Stem
cells are those regenerative cells present in your body which have the ability
to self-renew and power to differentiate into various types of cells under
certain conditions. Thus, in case of orthopedic conditions, stem cells have
been identified to differentiate into cells of cartilaginous origin. These
cells can be directed to regenerate lost cells and restore the function back. In
various clinical studies, these cells have potentially stopped the progression
of disease to a great extent relieving from day to day painful symptoms.
Here, at Advancells Stem Cells Treatment is offered for
Arthritis, by re-infusing back patient's own cells isolated from autologous
tissues such as Adipose Tissue and stimulated with their own platelet rich
plasma, for achieving successful results. This non-surgical procedure reduces
joint pain and the need for going through painful Knee replacement surgeries
that come with own side effects. Advancells
has been effortlessly treating individuals overcome common arthritis and
degeneration problems to achieve a better quality of life and health.
