The Top 6 Things to know about Orthopedic Stem Cell Treatment


Today, billions of people around the globe are suffering with orthopedic issues, and are still looking out for definitive treatment approach that will relieve them from high doses of steroidal medicines, unusual mood swings and number of other side effects. In that case, many of you might have come across the term stem cell therapy, which may have taken you to the flashback of ethical debate, featuring political leaders, discussing about legalities associated with applications of human tissue derived stem cells for therapeutic interventions; and are still wondering how does stem cell therapy work!

But the good news is that stem cell therapy today has overcome all the ethical challenges and messy embryonic debate; and has currently acknowledged being the safest treatment option fixing the root cause of concern, without any ethical hassles.

Stem cells are the integral healers of our body that are destined to maneuver cellular and functional loss of the tissue, especially in diseased condition. They are considered to be the most potent mother cells of our entire cellular system that can give rise to any type of cell; if directed through proper channel. Thus, in case of orthopedic disorders, such as injuries of knee, feet, ankles, hips, etc. and arthritis these stem cells are believed to play pivotal role in minimizing progressive damage of the tissue and restoring its functional attributes by producing tissue specific cells that are more productive in their performance.

If you are still not sure about how the entire stem cell therapy does work and what are the benefits of stem cell therapy for orthopedic diseases?; the current write is intended to make you aware about few important factors you need to understand from your orthopedic stem cell treatment provider to minimize the procedure related hassles and maximize the treatment outcome.

Source of stem cell should be specified

Adult stem cells are identified to be dormant in almost every mature organ of our body, and can be retrieved through specific method. However, it should be noted that these stem cells being adult in their maturity have limited potency and can be differentiated into cells of specific lineages only. Different literature in this regard has pinpointed the multilineage differentiation potential of stem cell isolated from different sources, such as bone marrow. However, further investigations in this regard have revealed the fact that mesenchymal stem cells isolated from adipose tissue exhibit tremendous plasticity and can be differentiated into cells of different lineages, including bone, cartilages, and neurons.

Thus, it is important for you to understand source of stem cell, before opting for stem cell therapy for orthopedics.  

How the cells have been harvested?

This is another important question; you need to ask to your stem cell therapy provider. So far it has been observed that although stem cells are present in every tissue, their number is always variable, depending upon the specific requirement of the body. Thus, stem cells should be harvested precisely from specific locations to obtain maximum number of viable cells that are potent enough to differentiate into targeted cells.

Cell count and Stem cell dose is important

Unfortunately, very few people have an idea about the number of stem cells that have been infused, to treat their orthopedic conditions. In such circumstances, you should never be ‘OK’ with random infusion of stem cells, as it is anyways not going to be effective. It is thus, better to ask for a detailed certificate of analysis from your stem cell therapy provider, which should specify number of cells viable cells harvested and what markers have confirmed their stemness potential.

If you really wish your treatment to be effective, then administration of viable stem cells is the only option, which requires a highly sophisticated, well equipped processing lab and scientific expertise.

Target delivery

Studies have specified so far that targeted delivery of potent stem cells in orthopedic condition is much more effective than random infusion in body. Since random infusion of stem cells in the body can be associated with profound cellular loss, thus minimizing the treatment efficiency.

With the modern technology, it is possible to deliver stem cells at the right location, at the site of injury to maximize treatment efficacy and minimize cellular loss in vascular system.

What is the level of lab sophistication maintained?

If you chose a stem cell therapy provider with highly sophisticated, government approved laboratory that is highly equipped with modern technology and scientific expertise; your chances of effective treatment outcome gets maximized.

Safety

Long term safety and efficacy of the patient is above all and should be prioritized!

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