Candidacy For Stem Cell Rejuvenation Therapy

By Steven Cook


The orthopedic medicine specialty has benefited from the newest technology and treatments in recent years. Procedures that were once invasive and painful are now relatively easy and fast thanks to innovations like laser technology and three-dimensional printing. Out of all of the advancements, the use of stem cell rejuvenation therapy stands out as one that perhaps has helped the most patients. You can decide if this treatment is right for you by learning what it is and what qualifications you are expected to meet as a patient.

When used correctly, this treatment has the ability to improve the way that you move and carry out everyday functions. It begins with your doctor taking a sample of your blood or bone marrow tissue from the hip bone. This sample is then put into a centrifuge machine that will separate the blood from the cells that are needed for the procedure.

These cells are then injected into the patient's body in the area where improvement is most needed. These areas can include the spine or vertebrae as well as knees, ankles, shoulders, and skin tissue. The injections are minimally painful and rarely cause complications because the material being used comes from the patient's own body.

Still, to minimize any discomfort, the doctor may apply a topical ointment onto the area so that you do not feel the needle going into your body. Once the procedure is done, you will remain under observation for several hours to ensure you do not have any adverse reactions like extreme pain or bleeding. Once you are deemed fit enough to be discharged, you will be allowed to go home to recuperate.

As ideal as this procedure can be for many patients, it is not indicated for many others including pregnant or nursing women. Women in any stage of pregnancy or a mother who is breastfeeding cannot undergo the treatment safely. She must wait until she has weaned her infant or has given birth before she can get the injections.

Similarly, you cannot go through the treatment if you have an illness like diabetes or hemophilia because you could bleed uncontrollably and develop an infection or lose a lot of blood. High blood pressure that is not controlled and heart disease likewise may disqualify you from the procedure. You generally are expected to be in relatively good overall health.

Last, the ideal patient for the injections must be in good overall mental health and have realistic expectations for his or her recovery. These injections do not have the ability to reverse debilitating and disabling illnesses like multiple sclerosis. However, it could relieve the worst symptoms of ailments like arthritis. You could regain much if not all of your former range of movement without suffering pain, stiffness, and other aches and pains you currently suffer from now.

Even so, stem cell therapy might provide a way for you to regain your former youthful vigor and movement. You will be required to meet certain candidacy criteria weeks or months prior to the treatment. These qualifications ensure the best chances of your recovery with fewer complications.




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