BACK PAIN

Is Mesenchymal Cell Therapy For All Patients With Back and Joint Pain?

Good candidates for this procedure have pain that has not responded to conservative treatment methods such as physical therapy, over-the-counter medications, and intra-lesional injections.

 

How Are Mesenchymal Cells Obtained?

The process of obtaining adipose derived mesenchymal cells from an adult is approved by the FDA ( US Federal Department of Agriculture) and EMA (European Medical Association). It's performed by a Plastic Surgeon through micro liposuction/emulsification under topical anaesthesia/sedation. Post procedure discomfort is treated using ibuprophen/paracetamol (https://www.medicaltourismcrete.com/regenerative-medicine/ads-cells).

 

How Do You Determine Where to Put the Mesenchymal Cells at the Patient's Back and Joints?

We first need to pinpoint the exact source of the pain. During this sterile procedure, cannulas are inserted through the patient's backside/joint into the "suspected" area. Fluid is injected and the patient's pain responses are carefully noted.

 

What Are the Potential Risks and Benefits of Mesenchymal Cells Therapy?

The risks are the same as with any medical treatment (eg, bleeding, infection). We take all necessary measures to protect the sterility of the procedure. The possible long-term risk of stem cell treatment is tumor growth caused by an uncontrolled proliferation of stem cells. However, this a concern when embryonic stem cells and not adult adipose derived mesenchymal stem cells are used.

Patients are advised that the pain following the procedure may feel worse. That's because we're inserting volume into an area that is very sensitive. This pain is normal. Usually, about the 3d week after the procedure, most patients report pain relief. Progressively, more pain relief continues for about 3 months. Studies have shown that 75% of patients have relief for up to 2 years.

Treating back/joint pain with the patient's own adipose derived mesenchymal stem cells takes advantage of the body's ability to heal itself naturally. It may be preferred to other treatments, such as surgery, however, it is important to understand that a surgical intervention maybe required for degenerative dick or joint disease.

We believe Mesenchymal Cells will soon become the gold standard in treating back/joint pain, although this is an emerging field.