Stem cell treatments are increasingly common and offer good results in the treatment of pathologies of the musculoskeletal system. They are minimally invasive treatments that can improve the patient's quality of life.
That are stem cells?
Stem cells are the raw material of the human body, from which those cells with more specialized functions are generated. They are fundamentally characterized by their ability to renew and repair different tissues.
Types of stem cells
There are different types of stem cells, a first classification can be established based on its location. However, the most common classification is the one that is carried out taking into account their potential to generate cells of different types.
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View pathologies and treatmentsUnipotent stem cells
This type of stem cells, also called progenitor cells, They can only differentiate into a single type of cell. They originate from pluripotent stem cells.
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They are also generated from pluripotent cells. These cells can produce certain differentiated cells depending on their location. They are widely used for tissue transplants, since their rejection percentage is minimal.
Pluripotent stem cells
The The most important stem cells are pluripotent ones., from which cells of any type can be generated and are obtained from genetically modified cells. The most popular example of pluripotent stem cells are embryonic stem cells or ESC.
Totipotent stem cells
This type of cells are formed at the moment when the sperm fertilizes the egg and have the capacity to generate cells, tissues and organs. Are the most versatile stem cells (more than pluripotent ones), since they have the ability to transform into any type of cell in the human body.
Where are stem cells obtained from?
Stem cells can be obtained from bone marrow, blood or umbilical cord.
Bone marrow stem cells
To obtain stem cells from this area, punctures are performed in the posterior hip bones, known as posterior iliac crests. This procedure usually lasts a couple of hours under general anesthesia.
Stem cells present in blood
Under normal conditions, the amount of stem cells present in the blood is very low. For this, the granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF), with which it is possible to collect an abundant amount of stem cells from the bone marrow that go to the blood.
Stem cells in umbilical cord blood
These cells are found naturally in the umbilical cord. Once said cord is cut, the stem cells are frozen for later use. The disadvantage of obtaining stem cells is due to their small volume.
What are stem cells used for? Its use in medicine
In recent years, the applications of stem cells in medical treatments They are very common, since they offer good results and can improve the patient's quality of life. The most common use is in regenerative medicineSince the implantation of stem cells allows the regeneration of damaged tissues.
One of the fundamental applications is cellular therapy, in which stem cells are implanted into the damaged tissue or organ with the aim of treating a specific pathology. Furthermore, its use is becoming more common in transplantology, that is, organ transplant interventions.
Difference between stem cells and platelet-rich plasma
Although stem cell therapy and platelet-rich plasma therapy are both part of regenerative medicine, their characteristics are different. Platelet-rich plasma is obtained directly from the patient's own blood and contains growth factors that promote tissue repair, but it does not include stem cells.
Stem cells have much greater potential because they possess the ability to transform into different types of tissue, making them the best option for recovering from complex injuries or degenerative diseases. While platelet-rich plasma is primarily used for tendinopathies and mild muscle injuries, stem cells are primarily used for more serious or difficult-to-recover pathologies.
In some cases, both therapies can be combined, boosting regeneration and speeding up recovery time. This always depends on the pathology and the decisions of both the doctor and the patient.
Benefits of stem cell treatments in medicine
As has been explained, The use of stem cell therapies is increasingly common. This is due to unique characteristics that make stem cell treatments a bet for the future.
Stem cells have great regenerative capacity, that is, they can potentially divide and replace damaged cells. Besides, Stem cells have the ability to secrete anti-inflammatory substances, which, in muscle injuries, helps lubricate the joints and reduce inflammation. This treatment is known as Platelet Rich Plasma.
Stem cell treatments and research
As explained previously, the stem cell treatments They can be used for the treatment of very diverse pathologies. However, there are certain techniques that use stem cells as a regular therapy, for example, for the regeneration of knee cartilage. or in treatments for muscle breaks or tears.
The Stem cell treatments can have many benefits in osteochondral lesions or tendinopathies. Chronicles, since they significantly enhance the regeneration of tendons and cartilage.
One of the most promising cell therapy treatments is transplant of bone marrow. In these cases, a compatible donor needs to be located and the healthy stem cells are extracted, which will be implanted in the sick patient.
What diseases can be treated with stem cells?
Stem cell treatments are primarily used in traumatology, where their effectiveness in regenerating cartilage, tendons, and bones has been proven. They are commonly used for conditions such as osteoarthritis, muscle tears, and osteochondral injuries, helping to repair damaged tissue and improving patient mobility.
Clinical trials are currently underway for neurological diseases such as Parkinson's disease and spinal cord injuries, cardiac pathologies following a heart attack, and even autoimmune diseases. Currently, many of these applications are still in the experimental phase, so treatments are carried out only under the supervision of medical specialists.
What is stem cell treatment?
Treatment with stem cells requires a prior evaluation of the patient to help guarantee, as far as possible, the success of the treatment. In cases of bone marrow transplant, the stem cells will be extracted through a small intervention in which local anesthesia will be applied to the patient.
In the case of muscle injuries, The stem cells will be infiltrated through small injections into the patient's muscles.. In some cases, local anesthesia may be applied, with the aim of minimizing the discomfort that the patient may experience.
For which patients are stem cell treatments recommended?
As has been seen, practically any patient can opt for stem cell treatment. These cell therapies are especially recommended for patients with muscle and bone injuries or degenerative diseases, such as osteoarthritis. Likewise, there is a great tendency to use of stem cells in bone cancer, since the application of this therapy can be of great help to the patient in the reconstruction of the bones affected by the tumor.
In the case of elderly patients, stem cells can help tissue regeneration, helping to improve their mobility and allowing them to carry out daily activities.
Recovery after stem cell treatment
Recovery after stem cell treatment is fairly rapid, as the procedures are minimally invasive. Most patients can return to their activities within a few days, although in some cases, such as muscle or joint injections, relative rest is recommended for the first 24 to 48 hours.
It's important to keep in mind that the results won't be immediate. Tissue regeneration is a progressive process, and the benefits usually begin to be felt a few weeks or even months after treatment. That's why patience and medical follow-up are key to completing this process.
In many cases, it's advisable to complement therapy with personalized physical therapy sessions, which help restore mobility, improve muscle strength, and prevent relapse. This provides better results and ensures a more complete recovery.
Benefits of stem cell treatments in medicine
As has been explained, Stem cell therapies can have many benefits in the treatment of muscle injuries. In many cases, they can improve the patient's mobility, having direct positive consequences on their quality of life.
As explained throughout the article, stem cell treatments are increasingly having a greater impact. Its results can be very positive in the treatment of chronic injuries, which prevent the performance of usual activities. Elgeadi Clinic is a pioneer in the most innovative surgical techniques of the moment thanks to our specialist traumatologists.
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Can this treatment be given to people with 20% kidneys in their functionality?
Good afternoon Ana Olivia,
Thank you very much for commenting on our blog. Yes, stem cell treatment can be performed with kidney failure. Do not hesitate to make an appointment with our specialists in stem cell treatments in Madrid in the link provided.
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Do stem cells serve to rejuvenate facial skin?
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Thanks for your comment. We regret that we cannot help you with your question, so we recommend that you contact a beauty center so that they can study your case.
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Thanks for your explanations!!
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Good morning, is there a treatment to help regenerate the lungs in diseases such as COPD?
Hello Ernesto,
The use of stem cells for the treatment of chronic lung diseases, such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), is a field of research, and although there are promising studies and clinical trials, it is not yet an approved or widely available treatment.
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My husband suffered a stroke that affected his left side and the stem cells in casula help him improve the movement of his body.
Hello Luz María,
We are very pleased to know your husband's evolution. For any queries, do not hesitate to contact our traumatologists specializing in stem cell treatments.
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My dad gets a planer 3 times a week and his kidneys are damaged, it doesn't help him but he has arthritis, he has pain in his rhinestones, it doesn't let him walk, can you use stem cells, thank you
Hello Cecilia, thank you very much for commenting on our blog.
In this case, we recommend carrying out a prior diagnosis to determine if this treatment can be applied to the pathology presented. You can get more information about it at the following link: https://elgeaditraumatologia.com/celulas-madres-para-tratamientos-traumatologia/
For a professional diagnosis from our experts, do not hesitate to contact our traumatologists experts in stem cell treatments in the link provided.
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Good morning Nubia,
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We don't quite understand what you mean with your comment. Could you rephrase your question?
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Hello, can I use stem cells? I have pain in my joints and constant joints. The worst pain is in my arms until I have no movement, but I tested negative for arthritis.
Hello Virginia,
Yes, they could be used, but we would need to evaluate her clinically and evaluate the radiological images to see to what extent this or other treatments would benefit her.
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Good morning, blessings, my problem is with my arms, I was detected with supraspinatus tendonitis, in both arms, a problem with the spine and cervical, added to the knees, well the whole body 😔 I suffer a lot because I have had the problem of fibromyalgia before, how could the treatment help me? With stem cells I have periods when I can't even move my arms and legs with pain, chaos and it frustrates me for not being able to be the same as before, how much would the treatment be to improve 😔🙏 please inform me
Hi Patricia,
Fibromyalgia is a pathology that causes pain throughout the body that changes and is not related to specific patterns. Evaluation by a traumatologist is necessary, as well as determining if it is the mind through radiodiagnostic tests. There is some injury that is masked by these symptoms, and must be resolved definitively. I would recommend that you request a consultation with us to carry out this evaluation.
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Thank you so I can help my child in his presentation of clear points.
Thank you very much Doralinda
Thank you so I can help my child in his presentation of clear points.
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Good morning, I would like to know if you have treatment for coxarthrosis and osteopenia. And the answer is positive, I need to know the cost of the treatment and the direction.
I'll be watching, thank you very much.
Hello Martha,
A priori we have different treatments for coxarthrosis, but it is necessary to carry out a very detailed evaluation of the radiological images and the patient's symptoms in order to offer the best therapeutic option.
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I have leukemia. Stem cells help me. I'm 73 years old.
Hello Dyana, you have to ask your hematologist.
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I really liked the information.
Do you work with companies, if so, which ones are they? Thank you.
Hello Loli, thank you very much! Call us or write to us and we will tell you privately all the information. A hug!
Hello, how about the question? Does stem cell injection help all types of muscle pain and inflammation? How many injections can I get and how often? Help for low back pain?
Hello Adrián, of course it can help but before starting any treatment you must be examined by a specialist doctor.
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Hello, these stem cells can also be used for chronic gastritis, including pylory helycobarter bacteria.
Hello Yesenia,
Unfortunately it is not our specialty and you should consult a digestive specialist.
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My name is Francisco, I have been diabetic for 27 years and I have had dysfunction problems for 2 years and I have retinopathy. The treatment could help me.
Hello Francisco,
You should consult with an ophthalmology specialist. It's not our specialty.
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Good afternoon, Sirs from the Elgeadí Clinic, I am from Peru and I have the disease called “FORAMINAL STENOSIS”, due to having a degenerated disc (L4-L5) and in the joint facets they have Osteoarthritis.
Can “STEM CELLS” help me regenerate my lumbar discs and put an end to this accumulation of osteoarthritis?
And in Lima-Peru, what clinic or place would you recommend? since your clinic is located in Spain and I live in Lima-Peru.
Thank you in advance for your support (information).
Thank you very much for your comment Manuel,
The solution to a stenosis unfortunately has to be surgical and stem cells are of no use.
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Good afternoon, I am from Mexico. My husband was diagnosed with pemphigus vulgaris 7 months ago. Can stem cell treatment help him?
Hello Gabriela,
It is a specialty of dermatology, which we do not have in our clinic.
You should consult with a specialist in that area.
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The topic of stem cells is very interesting. My orthopedic doctor has recommended this treatment to me in Chile, for osteoarthritis in my knees and shoulders. Thanks for the detailed and interesting explanation.
Hello Marcia,
Thank you very much for your comment and we wish you the best in your treatment.
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Good afternoon, I am from Uruguay. 11 years ago I was diagnosed with systemic scleroderma. I was left with after-effects, for example pain and stiffness in the joints of my hands and knees. A treatment with stem cells could work, thank you.
Hello Ruben,
We would have to look at your case to evaluate if it is possible to perform stem cell treatment and the possibilities of improvement.
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Good afternoon, I had cancer 17 years ago, I took aromasin for 12 years and now I can't climb stairs due to lack of leg strength, can I take stem cells in capsules? Thank you.
Hello Ana,
Before giving you a recommendation or any prescription or medical indication, we would need to see your case, your studies and your clinical evolution in detail.
You can request a consultation so that we can evaluate in detail what steps to follow.
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Hello, good evening, 8 years ago since 2016 I was diagnosed with spondylolisthesis grade l-ll L4-L5 in AP and lateral. In the 2021 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, it mentions that I came out without compression data to the spinal canal. And I was also diagnosed with OSTEOPOROSIS on the same date, and since 2019 I have been suffering from RESIDIVANT HERPES, and for more than 10 years I have had knee wear, I have a FATTY LIVER, a GALLBLADDER WITH MUD, AND UMBILICAL HERNIA. MY QUESTION IS: FOR WHICH OF ALL THESE CONDITIONS DOES APPLYING STEM CELLS HELP ME?
Hello Crisanta,
The answer is somewhat complex and should be evaluated by a team of specialists. To see if a stem cell treatment would be viable and how it would affect your pathologies.
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Very good day, I am from Veracruz, Mexico. I am currently 29 years old. Since I was 18 years old, I have suffered from urinary tract problems. I have to use a catheter. Yes, the doctors tell me that my organs are fine, but they have come to the conclusion that the tissues of my bladder were worn out and I must regenerate those tissues. be a candidate and help me get a stem cell transplant
Hi, Leticia,
We would have to study your case.
We recommend that you look for a specialist who performs stem cell treatments in Mexico and go in person to evaluate your possibilities.
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Good afternoon, good information, thank you.
I have spinocerebellar ataxia, my question is if the treatment would help me, how much it would cost and if I can have treatment with you.
Thank you.
Hello Manuel,
Please contact us at 91 005 39 00 to learn more about your case and evaluate the viability of the treatment and provide you with all the information.
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Hello, I was diagnosed with osteopenia and I have stem cells from my children's cord. I would like to know if stem cell therapy works to improve my health and what it consists of.
Hi carmen,
Stem cell therapy is a medical procedure that uses stem cells to repair damaged tissue from certain diseases or physical injuries and can offer relief to patients suffering from chronic pain, hard-to-heal injuries, and certain chronic conditions.
You can contact us at 91 005 39 00
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I am from Mexico, I have spinal cord thinning. I have only one kidney, it functions at 100%, my nerves are damaged due to pain, and I currently have a neurogenic bladder. I am a type 2 diabetic, I am in a wheelchair, and it is impossible for me to move. Will it help me? What is the treatment and cost?
Hello Pedro,
Thank you for contacting us. Without a complete evaluation of your medical history, we cannot determine if stem cell treatment is right for you. We recommend a virtual consultation to assess your case in detail. Contact us directly by doing Click here.
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Good afternoon, I would like to know if there is anything to do in my daughter's case. She was the victim of a gunshot wound at D10, resulting in spinal cord injury. She was left without movement in her lower limbs and without control of her basic needs. She is 22 years old. I look forward to your response. Thank you very much.
Hello Carla,
We would need to carry out an in-depth medical evaluation to give you any answers regarding your daughter's case.
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Good afternoon, my daughter Lucía, 22 years old, has suffered from complex regional pain syndrome in one leg since she was 10 years old and suffers a lot of pain every day. She recently suffered another blow to the same affected leg and has developed a new condition. Can stem cells help her improve? She is totally desperate due to her pain. We have an open platform for her rare disease on social media “A smile for Lucía” you can see her case. Could you help her? Thank you very much.
Hello Mercedes,
We are very sorry to hear about what Lucia is going through. Stem cell therapies are being investigated for complex regional pain syndrome, but their efficacy is not yet proven. I suggest you consult with a regenerative medicine specialist to explore options.
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Hello, my name is Gloria. Good afternoon. Stem cells can help improve memory. My mother had several cerebellar infarcts and it affected her memory.
Hello, Gloria,
Stem cells are being investigated for multiple uses, but their effectiveness in improving memory in cerebellar infarcts is not confirmed. I suggest you consult with a neurologist to explore appropriate rehabilitation and treatment options.
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What results can it offer for brain injuries due to anoxia?
Hello Charo,
Stem cell treatments for anoxia-related brain injuries aim to regenerate damaged tissue and improve motor and cognitive functions. Although promising in early studies, results vary and further research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety in treating these types of injuries.
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Good morning
Is treatment possible for a 96-year-old woman with hip problems (fissure... and what side effects would there be?
Thank you so much
Thank you for your attention.
Hello Abel,
To determine whether treatment is appropriate for a 96-year-old with hip problems, it is necessary to evaluate his or her specific studies and conditions. Each case is unique, and it is essential to consider several factors before recommending a treatment.
You can schedule an appointment with our team so they can perform a detailed evaluation and determine if the treatment is appropriate by calling 910 05 39 00.
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Do stem cells serve to treat carpal tunnel syndrome?
Thank you for your help.
Hi Lucia,
Thank you for your inquiry. Currently, there is insufficient scientific evidence to support the use of stem cells as an effective treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome. The most common approaches include physical therapy, splints, anti-inflammatory medications, and even surgery in advanced cases. If you require a diagnosis, we encourage you to make an appointment with our office so we can discuss your case more specifically.
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