Stem Cell Therapy

Stem Cell therapy is a type of regenerative medicine treatment, aimed at healing your injuries by regenerating tissue. Stem cells are found throughout your body and are working constantly to balance tissue breakdown and tissue regeneration. Without active stem cells, you would die as your body could not repair itself.

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How Can Stem Cell Therapy Help You?

Adult stem cells have several unique properties that make them different from your other cells. Their most unique quality is that they can form new tissue types. After an injury occurs, platelets are the first responders to the site and release signaling molecules called cytokines and healing proteins called growth factors. This healing cascade stimulates local stem cells to activate, replicate, differentiate, and repair.

Stem Cell Therapy takes your stem cells from an area of relative abundance and injects them directly into an area of relative deficiency, allowing you to heal more effectively.

- Stem Cell treatments have been shown to increase meniscus volume and repair some meniscus tears. Especially effective in the absence of mechanical symptoms (locking/buckling etc) (4)

- Has been shown to be superior to Exercise therapy alone (4)

Rotator Cuff Tears
- - Studies of full-thickness tears undergoing repair showed better healing (100% healing on MRI vs 67% for non-stem cell treated) and lower retear rates at 10 years (13% vs 56% re-torn) (5)
- - Compared with exercise therapy alone for partial rotator cuff tears, patients undergoing stem cell injection showed 89% at 2 years. Most follow up MRI showed healing of the rotator cuff (6
Shoulder Osteoarthritis
- - Patients with symptomatic rotator cuff tears and arthritis of the shoulder underwent stem cell procedure noticed a 48.8% improvement at 2 years (9)
Hip Osteoarthritis
- - Patients with hip arthritis, who were candidates for hip replacement experienced 36-50% improvement of their hip pain at 9 months follow up (7)
- - Patients who underwent a series of stem cell injections into the hip noticed 74% improvement of their symptoms 4 months following their first injection (8)
Knee Osteoarthritis
- - One of the most studied uses for stem cells.
- - A French study comparing patients with one knee replaced and stem cell treated knee showed that 70% of the patients preferred their knee which received stem cell therapy. (1)
- - Another recent study showed that patients who had stem cell injections into their knee, 97% were able to avoid knee replacement in the first year, and 87% had still avoided knee replacement at the two year follow up (2)
- - For patients with osteoarthritis undergoing stem cell injection, there was improvement in pain and function scores, as well as improvement seen on follow up MRI imaging. (3)
Lateral Epicondylitis/Tennis Elbow
- - Patients with tennis elbow experienced significant improvement in their pain following stem cell treatment (10)
Hip Bursitis
- - Stem cell injection with bone marrow aspirate provided better and longer lasting relief when compared to cortisone injection for hip bursitis (23)

The procedure starts with taking bone marrow from one of your pelvic bones. This is not nearly as painful as it may sound! The sample is then placed in a centrifuge that spins at a high speed, separating the stem cells and platelets from the other components of the sample. The concentrated stem cell sample is removed and then injected into the injured tissue. We use ultrasound and/or fluoroscopic guidance for pinpoint accuracy. High-quality living stem cells, containing powerful growth factors and cytokines, helps to jumpstart the healing process. It has even been shown to improve the quality of healing when compared to normal healing.

There is much confusion and there are many doctors claiming they are using stem cells, when in fact, they are not.

Our procedures are backed by real, up-to-date science and we make sure each patient is getting the highest quantity and quality of regenerative components. Do not get fooled by others who use placenta, amniotic or umbilical cells and try to pass them off as active stem cells. By using live cells from your own body, we deliver the most active cells to aid in the healing process.

Bone Marrow contains both mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) as well as hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs). Both of these Bone Marrow Stem Cells guide tissue healing through their communication with other cells in the region. The HSCs form white blood cells, red blood cells, and blood vessels which help provide optimal conditions for tissue repair. Due to their plasticity, they can form into other cells as well. Additionally, they stimulate the release of additional stem cells from the local bone marrow, as well as releasing growth factors and cytokines to aid in healing.

Frozen Shoulder/Adhesive Capsulitis

PRP has been shown to be better in at least 2 studies when compared to exercise alone (11,12)

Lateral Epicondylitis/Tennis Elbow

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Achilles Tendonitis/Tendinosis

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Patellar Tendinosis/Tendinitis/Jumper’s Knee

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Plantar Fasciitis

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Shoulder Impingement

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Studies show improved pain relief, at least for the first 6 months when compared to cortisone injection – a safer alternative to a cortisone injection.

More About Stem Cell Therapy

We recommend that you avoid any NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen, diclofenac, meloxicam) for at least 4 days prior to your procedure. It is best to avoid receiving a steroid injection in the weeks leading up to your procedure. Stay hydrated and try to drink at least 60 oz of water a day in the 2-3 days prior to the procedure.

Where is Stem Cell Therapy Offered?

Doral

Venice Beach, FL

Wellington – Palm Beach Polo Club

Brickell

Miami Lakes, FL

Kendall, FL

Where is Stem Cell Therapy Offered?

South Beach, FL

Brickell

Find Your Pain Solution

Spine
Shoulder
Elbow/Wrist/Hand

Herniated Disc
Radiculopathy
Facet Joint Dysfunction
Stenosis

Muscle Stiffness/Tightness Headaches
Sacro-Iliac Joint Pain (SIJ)
Nerve Entrapment

Back Pain
Neck Pain
Post-Surgical Care

Shoulder Pain
Rotator Cuff Tear/Sprain
Biceps Tendonitis
Shoulder Labral Tear

Shoulder Impingement/Bursitis
Adhesive Capsulitis/Frozen Shoulder
Scapular Dyskinesia

AC Joint Separation
Stenosis
Post-Surgical Care

Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer’s Elbow)

Climber’s Fracture
Trigger Finger

Wrist Sprain
Wrist Fractures

Knee
Hip
Ankle/Foot/Balance

Knee Pain
Total Knee Replacement
ACL Sprain/Tear
MCL Sprain/Tear
PCL Sprain/Tear

Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis
Osgood Schlatter’s
Jumper’s Knee
Patello-Femoral Pain Syndrome

IT Band Syndrome
Hamstring Strain
Osgood Schlatter’s
Quadriceps Strain
Baker’s Cyst

Osteoarthritis
Total Hip Replacement
Femoral-Acetabular Impingement (FAI)
Piriformis Syndrome

Hip Trochanteric Bursitis
Gluteus Medius Tear
Nerve Entrapment

Hip Labral Tear
Stenosis
Post-Surgical Care

Shin Splints
Ankle Sprains
Plantar Fasciitis
Heel Spur

Turf Toe
Bunions
Falls

Achilles Tendonitis
Parkinson’s
Stroke

Spine

Herniated Disc
Radiculopathy
Facet Joint Dysfunction
Stenosis

Muscle Stiffness/Tightness Headaches
Sacro-Iliac Joint Pain (SIJ)
Nerve Entrapment

Back Pain
Neck Pain
Post-Surgical Care

Shoulder

Shoulder Pain
Rotator Cuff Tear/Sprain
Biceps Tendonitis
Shoulder Labral Tear

Shoulder Impingement/Bursitis
Adhesive Capsulitis/Frozen Shoulder
Scapular Dyskinesia

AC Joint Separation
Stenosis
Post-Surgical Care

Ankle/Foot/Balance

Shin Splints
Ankle Sprains
Plantar Fasciitis
Heel Spur

Turf Toe
Bunions
Falls

Achilles Tendonitis
Parkinson’s
Stroke

Elbow/Wrist/Hand

Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer’s Elbow)

Climber’s Fracture
Trigger Finger

Wrist Sprain
Wrist Fractures

Knee

Knee Pain
Total Knee Replacement
ACL Sprain/Tear
MCL Sprain/Tear
PCL Sprain/Tear

Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis
Osgood Schlatter’s
Jumper’s Knee
Patello-Femoral Pain Syndrome

IT Band Syndrome
Hamstring Strain
Osgood Schlatter’s
Quadriceps Strain
Baker’s Cyst

Hip

Osteoarthritis
Total Hip Replacement
Femoral-Acetabular Impingement (FAI)
Piriformis Syndrome

Hip Trochanteric Bursitis
Gluteus Medius Tear
Nerve Entrapment

Hip Labral Tear
Stenosis
Post-Surgical Care

CITATIONS

Studies Cited:

1. Hernigou P, Bouthors C, Bastard C, Flouzat Lachaniette CH, Rouard H, Dubory A. Subchondral bone or intra-articular injection of bone marrow concentrate mesenchymal stem cells in bilateral knee osteoarthritis: what better postpone knee arthroplasty at fifteen years? A randomized study. Int Orthop. 2021 Feb;45(2):391-399. doi: 10.1007/s00264-020-04687-7. Epub 2020 Jul 2. PMID: 32617651.
2.Prodromos, Chadwick & Finkle, Susan. (2020). Autologous Biologic Treatment with Fat, Bone Marrow Aspirate and Platelet Rich Plasma Is an Effective Alternative to Total Knee Arthroplasty for Patients with Moderate Knee Arthrosis. Medicines. 7. 37. 10.3390/medicines7060037.
3. Y.S. Kim, Y.J. Choi, S.W. Lee, O.R. Kwon, D.S. Suh, D.B. Heo, Y.G. Koh. Assessment of clinical and MRI outcomes after mesenchymal stem cell implantation in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a prospective study, Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, Volume 24, Issue 2, 2016, Pages 237-245, ISSN 1063-4584, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joca.2015.08.009.
4. Vangsness CT Jr, Farr J 2nd, Boyd J, Dellaero DT, Mills CR, LeRoux-Williams M. Adult human mesenchymal stem cells delivered via intra-articular injection to the knee following partial medial meniscectomy: a randomized, double-blind, controlled study. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2014 Jan 15;96(2):90-8. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.M.00058. PMID: 24430407.
5. Hernigou P, Flouzat Lachaniette CH, Delambre J, Zilber S, Duffiet P, Chevallier N, Rouard H. Biologic augmentation of rotator cuff repair with mesenchymal stem cells during arthroscopy improves healing and prevents further tears: a case-controlled study. Int Orthop. 2014 Sep;38(9):1811-8. doi: 10.1007/s00264-014-2391-1. Epub 2014 Jun 7. PMID: 24913770.
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