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Mesenchymal stem cells are specialized cells that naturally grow in our body and can differentiate into bone, cartilage or fat cells. They are widely used in medicine as a natural healing solution to effectively treat orthopedic conditions including the spine and major joints (like the shoulder, hip, knee, ankle, etc.).

There are many benefits of stem cell therapy, including but not limited to:

The human body has multiple sites for stem cells to repair degenerated and injured structures. We have found that obtaining stem cells from the hip bone (iliac bone) is easily performed within minutes. After the stem cells are obtained, minutes later they can be used for treatment in our outpatient state-of-the-art-facility. Regenerative stem cell injections are performed using image guidance (i.e. ultrasound or fluoroscopy) to ensure accurate placement of the stem cells. Once the affected area is sterilized and numbed with a novocaine-type solution, stem cells are injected and begin regenerating and strengthening weakened joints.

Stem cell injections are most commonly used for treatment of the following conditions:

Stem cell injections are designed to heal and strengthen damaged tissue, therefore pain relief is typically noticed several weeks after the procedure. Final relief is seen approximately two to three months after the entire treatment protocol has been completed.

In most cases, patients respond very well to just one treatment. Some patients, depending on the severity of the injury, may benefit from two to three injections over the course of 12 months.

As with all procedures, there are minor risks associated with stem cell injections including infection, bleeding, or nerve damage. It is important to note that there is no risk of allergic reaction since you are using your bodys own healing factors. The physicians at Virginia Spine Institute will always recommend the safest and most efficient procedures for our patients, however, your physician will review any possible risks associated with this treatment prior to administering.

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