TruStem Cell Therapy™ for Joint Pain / Osteoarthritis
Joint pain
Reduced range of motion
Swelling or tenderness in one or more joints
Stiffness after periods of inactivity, such as sleeping or sitting
Changes in joint appearance
Flare-ups of pain and inflammation after use of the affected joint
What is Osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis in the U.S. In most cases, over time, cartilage in joints breaks down and joints have bone-on-bone contact. This is when Osteoarthritis symptoms begin to occur. Osteoarthritis is most commonly found in the:
· Knees
· Hips
· Hands and fingers
· Spine
· Lower back
Wrists, elbows, shoulders, and ankles can also be affected by OA, but this occurs less frequently. When OA is found in these joints, there may have been a history of injury or stress to that joint.
What causes Osteoarthritis?
There can be multiple causes of the breakdown of a joint’s cartilage, known as Osteoarthritis, such as:
· Being Overweight
· Old age
· Joint injury
· Continual stressing of joints from certain jobs or sports activities
What type of stem cells are used and why?
TruStem Cell Therapy provides access to treatment that utilizes a patient’s stem cells isolated from their own bone marrow. There are multiple inherent benefits afforded by the utilization of bone marrow derived stem cells as Bone marrow (BM) and bone marrow components function in various diverse, innate therapeutic capacities.
Hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs), found within BM, are the body’s source of most cells found in the peripheral or circulating blood. These include red blood cells and white blood cells (such as monocytes). Evidence suggests that BM-derived monocytes may act to improve certain musculoskeletal conditions. In addition to HSCs, mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are also contained within BM. Evidence suggests MSCs can enter the circulating blood during injury and have been shown to readily home to areas of injury or inflammation. Once at these damaged tissue sites, MSCs can exert both protective cellular effects believed to be critical in many musculoskeletal conditions.
What steps are involved in receiving treatment through TruStem Cell Therapy?
Harvest
First a blood draw is performed followed by a minimally invasive bone marrow harvest via the iliac crest. Approximately 100cc’s of a patient’s own bone marrow is harvested through a minimally invasive, bone marrow aspiration procedure. TruStem Cell Therapy utilizes a powered bone marrow access system combined with local anesthetic allowing for consistently larger specimen of cells, extremely low levels of pain/invasiveness reported by most patients, and higher levels of sterility.
Bone marrow aspirate is preferentially utilized because it is one of the richest, most accessible sources of stem cells in the human body and falls within the FDA guidelines of minimal manipulation.
Process + Activate
Both the blood and bone marrow are immediately delivered to our dedicated, onsite laboratory staffed by our team of technicians. Once your sample is in the lab our advanced proprietary process isolates and excites regenerative cells and concentrates healing factors to hyper-physiological levels in order to facilitate the creation of a highly effective, injectable therapeutic.
Stem cell activation is part of what makes TruStem Cell Therapy unique. The activation procedure is designed to augment efficacy.
Administer
TruStem Cell Therapy utilizes both systematic and novel administration methods to fully saturate the body with stem cells while targeting specific areas of injury.
How are stem cells administered back into Osteoarthritis patients through TruStem Cell Therapy?
Osteoarthritis patients who receive stem cell therapy through us can receive systemic and targeted administration methods:
Systemic IV infusion of their stem cells to fully saturate the entire body.
Ultrasound guided intra articular joint injections
What is unique about receiving stem cell therapy through TruStem Cell Therapy for Osteoarthritis?
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Our focus is safety, efficacy, and patient-centric care when providing access to superior stem cell therapy.
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We utilize only board certified surgeons, physicians and accredited clinicians to provide care for patients.
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Laboratory protocols are developed and refined by our PhD Neuroscientist.
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A clinical team with expertise in practicing cellular based medicine.
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Accredited Surgical Centers for enhanced procedural and patient safety
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Targeted administration methods such a ultrasound guidance that direct stem cells toward specific areas of the body which contain degeneration.
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Skilled Patient Advocates who are trained to provide truthful, realistic expectations resulting from stem cell therapy. We do not make outlandish promises of cures or inaccurate claims related to improvement rates.
Can this treatment cure Osteoarthritis?
It is important for patients and caregivers to understand that current therapies, including stem cell treatment, do not provide a cure for OA. However, TruStem cell therapy does have the potential to improve a patient’s quality of life by reducing symptoms and complications related to OA as well as slowing its progression.
