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Stem Cell Therapy Overview

Stem cells have the potential to reduce inflammation and provide important proteins that may promote healing. Stem cell therapy is predominantly used for conditions of the shoulders, hips and knees; however any joint or tendon can be treated using this procedure. Stem cells can also be used to help reinforce a surgical procedure because of the cells ability to assist the healing process.

Stem cells are acquired either though a patients own body or potentially from donated human tissue. At Nebraska Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine, we use the patientsown(autologous) bone marrow blood or adipose (fat) tissue. Allograft tissue/fluid cells can also be used if desired and determined to be indicated for your condition.

In bone marrow aspiration, bone marrow blood is removed from the pelvis using a local anesthetic to ensure patient comfort. The aspirated bone marrow blood is then minimally processed by a licensed perfusionist using a special centrifuge to concentrate and separate the cells. The harvested cells are then injected into your target area(s) using ultrasound-guidance.

Stem Cell Therapy isnotFDA approved and isnotcovered by insurance.

We understand there are a lot of questions surrounding the practice of stem cell therapy, particularly regarding the origins of the stem cells themselves. Below is an explanation of the different types of stem cells we use:

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