Autologous adult  mesenchymal stem cell / multipotent mesenchymal stromal cell (MSC) therapy has emerged as a new technology to enhance tissue healing by ;

• Modulating the inflammatory response
• Secreting essential growth factors- cytokines(IGF-1, HGF, VEGF, IGF-2, bFGF, pre-microRNA, BMP-2)
• Differentiating into different cell types to form cartilage, bone,  muscle…
• Anti-apoptosis ( preventing cell death)
• Angiogenesis ( formation of new vessels)
• Chemoattraction
• Anti-scarring

Which are sources of stem cells:

• Bone Marrow
• Fatty Tissue (Extractions from fat tissue may yield a greater concentration of stem cell )
• Sinoviyal Tissue
• Periost
• Plasenta
• Amniotic membrane

In which diseases are stem cells used?

Stem cells can be used in a wide veriaty of orthopedic diseases,  either alone or with a combination of surgical interventions.

• Osteoarthritis and Arthritis
• Meniscus Tears
• Avascular Necrosis
• Tendon and Ligament Injuries
• Muscle injuries- contusions
• Intervertebral disc degeneration
• Spinal Chord injuries

Application of Stem Cells

• The procedure is an outpatient procedure
• The procedure is performed under steril conditions under either local or sedoanalgesia
• Stem cells are extracted from belly fat using a minimally invasive method named lipoaspiration. Very thin cannulas are used during this procedure.
• Collected fatty tissue is processed and stem cells are extracted simultaneously.
• 10-15 ml of stem cell rich plasma is the final product and used for the above mentioned pathological conditions, diseases.
• The procedure is considered to be safe and effective when used in absolute indications
• Adverse side effects are not common when performed under steril conditions with a good technique by an experienced and educated surgeon in the field of regenerative medicine.
• Following the procedure, the patient is immediatley allowed to ambulate with no restrictions during their daily activities.