Regenerative medicine
STEM CELLS OR
MESENCHYMAL CELLS
What are stem cells?
Stem cells are basic human cells with the potential to give rise to different cell types; they are undifferentiated cells. Mesenchymal stem cells are obtained from adult living tissue.
Bone marrow stromal cells are mesenchymal stem cells that, in the right environment, can differentiate into cells that form part of the musculoskeletal system.
They help create new cells in existing healthy tissues and can help repair tissues in structures that are injured or damaged, whether trabecular bone, tendon, articular cartilage or ligament.
How do we obtain mesenchymal cells?
Mesenchymal cells are usually obtained from the bone marrow of the iliac crest. Through a trocar inserted into the iliac crest, we aspirate bone marrow which is then treated in the clean room for further application.
1. Bone marrow
concentrate
These cells can be concentrated or cultured. If a concentrate is used, it is obtained immediately after centrifugation and can be used in the same surgical procedure.
2. Células
mesenquimales
These cells can be concentrated or cultured. If a concentrate is used, it is obtained immediately after centrifugation and can be used in the same surgical procedure.
In what situations can we use mesenchymal cells in the field of trauma medicine?
Fractures, pseudarthrosis and osteonecrosis
Cartilage lesions
Tendon or ligament injuries
Spinal pathology
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
One treatment usually requires 1 to 3 injections. It can be repeated every 6m – 1 year.
Yes, it can be used both in the treatment of osteoarthritis and in the treatment of tendinitis and tendinopathies, and a sustained improvement has been observed in the literature for an average of at least 6 months – 1 year*.
Improvement in most cases, as we have found from our experience and from reviews of published medical literature, the patient notes a significant improvement over a period of at least 6 months – 1 year*.
