Can stem cell therapy give patients like me permanent orthopedic benefits?
Dr. Jeffrey James discusses whether stem cell therapy can provide permanent orthopedic benefits. Click play to watch the video or read the transcript.
Can stem cell therapy give patients like me permanent orthopedic benefits?
Stem cell therapy absolutely has the potential to deliver long lasting benefit. Really, because of the different make-up of the joint, the degree of arthritis or chronic tendon or ligament damage, it really depends on the response of the individual person and their activity level, how long that response lasts.
Stem cell therapy is a newer treatment for orthopedic issues. However, it has shown the potential to have long-lasting benefits, Premier Physician Network (PPN) physicians say.
Every patient can react differently to the stem cell therapy, because of the different way your joint might be made up or the degree of your arthritis or the amount of damage to your ligament.
Your activity levels can also play a part in how long your body responds to the therapy.
For more information about whether stem cell therapy can give you permanent orthopedic benefits, talk with your doctor.
