Chondromalacia patella is when the cartilage under the patella begins to soften causing pain and swelling. The cartilage rubs against the end of the femur causing irritation. Chondromalacia patella is caused by trauma or overuse of the knee that results in improper kneecap movement. Treatment...
One of the most common questions patients ask about stem cell therapy is, “How many injections will I need?” If you have spoken to your stem cell doctor about stem cell treatments, you would know that – stem cells are multipotent cells that can help your...
Knee ligament injuries are common among athletes that participate in high impact sports. The most common is the ACL tear. These injuries require immediate attention to assess severity and determine the most appropriate course of treatment. Recovery times vary depending on the severity of the...
Cardiomyopathy is a condition where the heart cannot pump blood efficiently due to the left ventricle being stretched, thin and weak. Dilated cardiomyopathy can affect both children and adults. In some cases, a mutated gene is inherited from the parent and inherited by the children. In...
We’ve all heard our bones crack and creak when we’ve stood up after a long time lying on the couch. As we age this becomes more and more pronounced, and many of us find our knees start to become painful. For almost 1 in 10...
Could my bone marrow transplant have unforeseen side effects? There are a whole host of reasons you may be considering having a bone marrow stem cell injection or transplant. If you are at a specialist stem cell clinic in the US, then you will typically be...
Wear and tear arthritis, we almost all know somebody who has suffered from it. It is so common that it is almost dismissed as a non-issue. Oh, it’s just a bit of arthritis your family doctor might say. However, for 10% of Americans over 60,...
What diseases can be treated by stem cells? For years we have heard about the promise of stem cells. That they will revolutionize medicine and change the face of healthcare forever. For many years, that promise wasn’t realized. There were very little actual treatments that were...
Adult stem cells are found in muscles, skin, bone marrow and the brain. They remain undifferentiated in these tissues until stimulated to repair. In the gut or skin, stem cells are continuously at work whereas in other locations such as the brain, they act as...
Stromal vascular fraction (SVF) is a newer form of stem cell therapy that uses stem cells harvested from adipose tissue (fat) in our bodies. These naturally occurring stem cells in the adipose tissue have powerful healing properties because they produce growth factors, and differentiate into mesenchymal...
