Adult Stem Cell Orthopedics – Oregon Regenerative Medicine

Adult Stem Cell Orthopedics is a powerful form of regenerative injection therapy and can be an effective alternative to major surgery and joint replacement procedures. We are the stem cell therapy experts in Oregon and the Portland area. In this procedure,we harvest Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) from your own body. The tissue we harvest is known as AD-SVF, orAdipose Derived-Stromal Vascular Fraction. AD-SVF provides the richest source of your own mesenchymal stem cells. These specific tissue fractions are located within the adipose bed, whichserves to nurture and protect your stem cell population. This combination of stem cells,native tissue matrix and bio-scaffolding act together torepair and regenerate affected tissues. When harvested along with the stem cells, and mixed with your own platelet rich plasma, these tissue products provide the potent combination of cytokines, cell signals, and scaffolding necessary for MSCsto differentiate and repair the target injury.

Your adipose is the ideal harvest tissue for MSCs because the stem cell concentration in your fat is at least1000 times higherthan it is in bone marrow aspirate. In fact, up to 45% of the nucleated cells within adipose tissue are Mesenchymal stem cells. Another advantage is that AD-SVF contains the full complement of matrix tissue fractions necessary for cartilage, ligament, tendon and fascia regeneration. Bone marrow contains very fewof these matrix tissues. Therefore, your adipose tissue is the most ideal site for harvesting stem cells.

The harvesting procedureis minimally invasive. Our modern clinic in Lake Oswego Oregon is renowned for its caring staff and comfort. From start to finish the procedure will take about 2.5 hours. First, a small incision is made in the skin and a patented tissue harvester is inserted and used to extract your adipose derived stem cells.We then separate and concentrate the AD-SVF that contains the stem cells and tissue matrix. Next,a 4-ounce quantity of blood is drawnand yourplatelet rich plasma (PRP) is concentrated. The PRP is combinedwith the Stromal Vascular Fraction (AD-SVF) to activate the Mesenchymal stem cells.The PRP and the AD-SVF concentrates activate the stem cells and are immediately injected under ultrasound guidance into your affected area: hip joint, knee joint, lumbar spine, shoulder, etc.

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Adult Stem Cell Orthopedics - Oregon Regenerative Medicine