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Do You Have One of These Orthopedic Conditions? Stem Cell Therapy May be Able to Help!

Residents in Pearland, Texas, with orthopedic conditions may find themselves wondering which treatment is right for them. If non-surgical treatment options have not worked, many feel as though surgery is the only option. However, stem cell therapy has been making strides in the advancement of treatments for orthopedic conditions. At Dr. Burke Orthopedics, we understand that it can be beneficial to know if stem cell therapy can provide relief for you, so we’ve listed the top orthopedic conditions that stem cell therapy can help with:

  1. Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is a painful orthopedic condition in which the cartilage at the ends of your bones wears away. This can lead to the extremely painful sensation of bone rubbing on bone, leaving many patients feeling as though surgery is their only option for relief. However, stem cell therapy is helping many patients alleviate their osteoarthritis pain. Many of the complications associated with this condition are related to the degeneration of bone cartilage, and stem cell therapy can be used to target affected bones to create new cartilage cells. When mesenchymal stem cells are used, they have the potential to turn into chondrite (cartilage) cells. As the stem cells help rebuild the cartilage, the painful symptoms associated with osteoarthritis can dramatically improve.

  1. Torn Rotator Cuff

A torn rotator cuff is a tear in the tissue around the shoulder joint and can occur suddenly, such as after a fall, or as the result of age-related wear and tear. Traditionally, treatments for this injury involved physical therapy, cortisone injections, and medications. However, stem cell has provided a safe alternative to these traditional treatments. Stem cells can be extracted from the patient’s bone marrow, harvested, and injected into the rotator cuff to begin the healing process. These stem cells can reduce pain and expedite healing by reducing inflammation and aiding in the formation of new blood vessels from pre-existing blood cells.

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  1. Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis, or RA, is an autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system attacks the joints. This disease can cause both joint damage and joint inflammation, which can cause extreme pain in some cases. However, recent studies have shown promise for patients looking for RA treatment. Researchers are currently looking to pluripotent stem cells to help remove rogue immune cells and replace them with normal immune cells. However, stem cell therapy treatment for RA is still in the early stages and more research is needed to determine just how well this treatment works for RA patients.

  1. Skeletal Muscle Loss

Skeletal muscle is muscle that is connected to the skeleton by tendons to produce movement of the body. Those who suffer from forms of muscular dystrophy may lose vital skeletal muscle, meaning movement may become limited and strength may be reduced. This treatment uses a combination of pluripotent stem cells along with ERBB3 NGFR (cell surface markers) to isolate muscle cells from tissue and separate them from a variety of other cell types.

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[responsivevoice_button rate=”0.7″ pitch=”1.2″ buttontext=”Play Audio”]Stem cell therapy is an amazing advancement in the field of orthopedics, and we are learning new information constantly. Those who suffer from the above orthopedic conditions may finally be able to find the relief they are looking for. For more information on using stem cell therapy to treat your orthopedic condition or injury, give Dr. Burke Orthopedics a call at (713) 436-3488.

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