Having regenerative cell therapy reaps many benefits. But you cannot achieve those in an instant because you’d have to go through a lengthy process before the procedure. It’s important to learn about the entire process of regenerative cell therapy to be more comfortable and confident in doing it. To help you understand, here are some answers to questions you may have about regenerative cell therapy:

What Happens During Regenerative Cell Therapy?

Doctors will collect your stem cells usually from your hip bone when you undergo regenerative cell therapy. They harvest the stem cells from your bone marrow. Doctors can also get cells from the blood through your veins to make Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP). 

What Conditions Benefit From Regenerative Cell Therapy?

This type of procedure can heal a lot of degenerative diseases and injuries. Medical practitioners typically prescribe regenerative cell therapy to those with chronic pain in the back, knees, and hips. At Boston Applied Biologics we only treat common orthopedic conditions involving joints, muscle, tendon and certain spine and back conditions. But here are some more examples of conditions that regenerative cell therapy may address:

• Arthritis

Regenerative cell therapy can target and repair joints. This procedure can help reduce swelling in and around the joints when you have arthritis, an inflammatory disease.

• Diabetes

The stem cells from regenerative cell therapy can convert into insulin-producing cells. So, it may treat type 1 diabetes* when the cells fully mature and become functional.

• Cancer

Regenerative cell therapy can replace damaged cells. It’s used to treat cancers like leukemia and lymphoma*.

• Fibromyalgia

Since stem cells can help reduce inflammation, regenerative cell therapy can treat fibromyalgia*. So, if you undergo regenerative cell therapy, it can possibly repair and regenerate the damaged nerve cells that send pain signals even without a stimulus.

*We only use regenerative cell therapies to treat common orthopedic conditions involving joints, muscle, tendon and certain spine and back conditions.

How Do I Know if I’m a Candidate for Regenerative Cell Therapy?

Chronic pain may make you an ideal candidate for regenerative cell therapy. But not all people can be candidates for regenerative cell therapy since there are many factors to consider. 

You have to consult your doctor and get tested first, especially if you’re a cancer patient getting a stem cell transplant. Depending on your other medical conditions, then you might not be allowed by your physician to undergo the procedure. To give you an idea, here are factors that can make you a candidate for regenerative cell therapy:

• Treatment History
• Overall Health 
• Other pre-existing Medical Conditions

What Preparations Should I Make Before Regenerative Cell Therapy?

You’d have to prepare a few weeks before your regenerative cell therapy, such as PRP or stem cell treatments. Here are steps and precautions you can take before your procedure to have a comfortable experience:

• Start taking our recommended supplements 2-4 weeks prior to your procedure. 
• Inform your doctor immediately if you’re taking any blood-thinning medication.
• Do not take anti-inflammatory medicines like Aspirin, Advil, Aleve, Motrin, or Naprosyn seven days before your procedure.
• Drink plenty of water within one to two days of your regenerative cell therapy. 
• Have a driver or someone with you on the day of your regenerative cell therapy for safety purposes. 
• Your medical practitioner might also prescribe you medications such as muscle relaxants and pain relievers to consume before your regenerative cell therapy. Make sure to take them at the specified time to maximize their effectiveness.

Let a Professional Help You With Regenerative Cell Therapy

It’s best to consult a medical practitioner before you undergo regenerative cell therapy. At Boston Applied Biologics, we have qualified professionals and state-of-the-art technology to help you walk the path of healing. We’ll help you boost your natural healing response, increase your mobility, and relieve your pain with regenerative cell therapy. Get in touch with us today for safe procedures and quality care.

Boston Applied Biologics 

We are a medically advanced center of excellence for advanced cellular repair and other cell-based therapy for the treatment of joint and musculoskeletal problems. At Boston Applied Biologics, we also handle common orthopedic injuries and joint and spine conditions.

There is a wide range of minimally invasive outpatient treatments available at Boston Applied Biologics that aim to regenerate cells or relieve pain. Our treatments also improve function and ultimately eliminate patients’ suffering. Are you planning to get treated at Boston Applied Biologics? Here is an overview of our treatments and the issues they can help with.

Boston Applied Biologics Offers Orthobiological Treatments

Orthobiologics are naturally occurring tissue-derived compounds in your body.  They can help reduce inflammation and improve healing.

Injured muscles, tendons, and ligaments are among the conditions that orthobiological treatments can treat. The primary goal of using orthobiologics is to alleviate pain and improve your quality of life. Some of our orthobiological treatments include:

Boston Applied Biologics Provides Bone Marrow Aspirate

The hip bone has the highest concentration of regenerative cells in the human body. The Bone Marrow Aspirate, which contains these cells, is obtained by suctioning bone marrow from the hip bone with a small needle. Because the patient is given a local anesthetic, the procedure is relatively painless.

Platelets, regenerative cells, and other types of cells used in cellular therapy are included in the aspirate. At Boston Applied Biologics, we can directly inject concentrated bone marrow aspirate to the site of tissue damage or injury. 

The concentrated bone marrow aspirate is separated from non-useful substances and cells after aspiration. The bone marrow is spun in a centrifuge machine, which separates the platelets and cells from the rest of the blood products. Ultrasound guidance or x-ray fluoroscopy are utilized for an accurate process and to reduce potential complications.

Boston Applied Biologics Offers Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy

Platelet-rich plasma therapy is the use of your own platelets to activate the body’s natural healing process for repair and regeneration. PRP therapy is a safe and effective way to provide pain relief. It also ensures that swelling and discomfort are reduced.

A high concentration of platelets rich in growth factors is used in advanced PRP treatment. PRP therapy aids in pain relief and the repair of damaged tissue. It can also help with the healing of injuries. Other conditions that can be treated by PRP include muscle tearing, musculoskeletal injuries, meniscus tear, and mild arthritis of the joints.

Boston Applied Biologics Provides Shock Wave Treatment

We utilize a noninvasive EPAT treatment that has minimal discomfort and side effects. High-energy radial pressure waves are delivered to the site of chronic pain in EPAT shock wave therapy. These acoustic waves increase blood flow, stimulate muscle repair and regeneration, and boost cellular metabolization. 

Shock wave therapy is a safe and effective treatment that is recommended for people suffering from chronic pain. Some of the biological effects of the shock wave treatment include change of cell membrane permeability, induction of vessel growth, stem cell migration, and release of nitric oxide.

Boston Applied Biologics Offers Cytokines and Supplements

Musculoskeletal repair is mediated by a combination of cytokines such as growth factors and interleukins. In musculoskeletal problems and injuries, cytokines can assist in programming the repair process of certain tissues. 

Recent technological advancements have made it possible to generate stable cytokines that may be applied topically or taken orally. Specific supplements are given to patients to aid in the healing and recovery process. 

Visit Boston Applied Biologics Today!

We have been treating chronic pain for more than 20 years now. Our goal is to be a leader in outpatient, minimally invasive cell-based treatments to reduce pain and suffering. We treat mobility issues for common diseases of the joints, tendons, knee, hip, ankle, spine, and foot. Call us today to learn more information.