Stem cell therapy has provided options for medical treatments not available in the past. This treatment uses the stem cells of the individual to help repair both injuries and damaged tissues. The procedure is performed in the office of Dr. Guyer. The treatment uses injections and does not require a lot of time. Stem cell therapy has been shown to effective and offer numerous benefits. This includes:
• Decreases pain including chronic joint pain
• Increases range of motion and functionality
• Reduces nerve damage
• Decrease the length of time necessary for wounds or injuries to heal
• Decreases the amount of medication needed for pain
• Enables individuals to resume their regular activities sooner
Stem cell therapy is currently being researched or used for the treatment of numerous additional conditions including:
• Musculoskeletal issues and orthopedic injuries
• Pancreatic dysfunctions including diabetes
• Congestive heart failure
• Spinal stenosis, brain trauma and injuries to the spinal cord
• Incisions and wounds after surgery
• Vision impairment
• Neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s and cardiovascular diseases including stroke, coronary heart disease and hypertension
The Specifics of Stem Cells
In most cases, stem cells are harvested from the fat or adipose tissue in the abdomen or upper thigh. The reason stem cell therapy is often referred to as adipose therapy is because the stem cells are often obtained from stored body fat. Once the removal of the stem cells is complete, a centrifuge machine is used to spin the cells extremely fast. This is how the most important substances are concentrated. This includes a maximum of seven different kinds of natural growth factors. The concentrated sample of stem cells can then be directly injected into the painful or impacted area of the individual. This enables the growth factors of the cells to start working immediately to build new connective tissues, new skin cells and much more.
The potential use of stem cells for the formation of tissues and cells for medical treatments is also being researched. This is currently accomplished through donated tissues and organs used as substitutes for ones that have become damaged or dysfunctional. Unfortunately, there are not nearly enough organs available to meet the needs of individuals in need of a transplant. The waiting lists for a transplant are so long, numerous individuals have died. Stem cells provide an important source for decreasing the mortality rate of individuals requiring transplants and treating a fairly wide variety of different diseases and conditions. This includes:
• Type 1 diabetes
• Burn victims
• Parkinson’s disease
• Arthritis
• Cardiovascular diseases
If you are interested in stem cell therapy, you can learn more about the benefits at The Guyer Institute of Molecular Medicine in Indianapolis, IN. Contact us today to schedule your consultation!
