There are several characteristics of stem cells that make them unique in comparison with other mammalian cells. First, they exist as unspecialized cells lacking tissue-specific characteristics and they maintain this undifferentiated phenotype until exposed to appropriate signals. Second, they have the capacity for extensive self-renewal....
Articular cartilage exhibits an inherently low rate of regeneration. Consequently, damage to articular cartilage often requires surgical intervention. However, existing treatments generally result in the formation of fibrocartilage tissue, which is inferior to native articular cartilage. As a result, cartilage engineering strategies seek to repair...
Non surgical Options to Hip Replacement Surgery. In patients with advanced hip arthritis, doctors may suggest a total hip replacement (arthroplasty) or a hip resurfacing. Both of these procedures are replacing something in the hip joint. The big difference is how much is being replaced. In hip resurfacing a prosthetic...
An attractive cell source for cartilage tissue engineering, human adipose-derived stem cells (hASCs) can be easily expanded and signaled to differentiate into chondrocytes. This study explores the influence of growth factor distribution and release kinetics on cartilage formation within 3D hASC constructs incorporated with transforming...
Various Options for Bucket handle meniscus tear treatments. Meniscal tears are the most common form of meniscal injuries. Surgery is often recommended because the meniscal tissue have a poor healing ability primarily because of a poor blood supply which prevents healing cells from the body to arrive...
After a whiplash she was diagnosed with cervical disc syndrome and prescribed surgery. She received PRP or platelet rich plasma at our office for her neck pain and pain into her left arm. ...
Are your bones losing their strength and density?? Lots of things can lead to bone density loss. The literature is fairly clear, that adults with hypothyroidism have an increased risk for bone softening disease. If a patient has hypothyroidism, it is simple, go to the...
By Suzi Harkola The pain of arthritis or injury in joints and soft tissues can be debilitating and excruciating. For years, the only option was highly invasive surgery, with extended periods of rehabilitation and limited mobility. Patients undergoing this type of treatment often feel depressed, isolated,...
SHOULDER POSTERIOR INTERNAL IMPINGEMENT IN THE OVERHEAD ATHLETE Abstract Posterior internal impingement (PII) of the glenohumeral joint is a common cause of shoulder complex pain in the overhead athlete. This impingement is very different from standard outlet impingement seen in shoulder patients. Internal impingement is characterized by...
Using adipose and bone marrow stem cells combined as well as PRP, the growth factors from the blood, she was able to avoid a knee replacement surgery for osteoarthritis or bone on bone knee joints. Listen to one of our many success stories for patients...