Regenerative Medicine

Types of Regenerative Medicine Offered at Our Central New Jersey Locations:

• Stem Cell Therapy – Stem cell therapy is the latest regenerative medicine technique to improve musculoskeletal injuries. Stem cells have long been theorized to hold the potential to replicate and thus fix tissue injury. More interesting is the role that stem cells play in the development of cells that can replace worn out tissue like what is seen in osteoarthritis and degenerative disc disease. Stem cells can be harvested from abdominal fat as well as bone marrow, which is found within certain bones. Once obtained and concentrated, these cells can be injected into the location of injury and, with proliferation, can resolve the problem and pain.
• Prolotherapy – Prolotherapy has been in use since the 1930s. This is a process in which an irritating substance is injected at the site of damage to create inflammation and thus scarring to heal torn tendons, ligaments, etc. There are various substances that have been used in the past with reasonable results. The evidence for improvement in ligament and tendon injuries (ACL tears, achilles tears, tennis/golfer elbow, etc) has been confirmed using randomized, controlled human trials. Outcomes include a reduction in pain, and, in some trials, confirmed radiographic (MRI or CT) repair of the damaged structure.
• Platelet Rich Plasma Injections – Originally used in cardiothoracic surgery, platelet rich plasma (PRP) is a very safe and effective way to treat musculoskeletal injuries by using the patient’s own blood products to awaken the healing process. First, blood is collected from the patient. This is then placed in a centrifuge and spun down to separate the different components – the most crucial being platelets. Platelets are the most important mediator of creating a blood clot, but they also play a substantial immunological function. The goal of injecting this large amount of platelets at the site of injury is to produce a robust inflammatory response, which attracts different cells to the area. These cells can help create new tissue and thus fix the injury.
• Exosome Therapy – Exosome therapy involves the use of extracellular vesicles to support stem cell rejuvenation processes in the body. This treatment offers a safe, simple way to fight against degenerative conditions such as Lyme Disease, arthritis and autoimmune disease. Exosomes contain essential proteins and genetic information that can help the stem cells generate and rejuvenate other cells. By adding new exosomes to the body, it may be possible to expedite the healing process and manage some conditions more easily. As a quick outpatient treatment, it’s typically administered by an IV into the joints. The number of exosomes used during a session may depend on the individual patient’s needs. The treatment also offers no known long-term side effects, which makes it a more appealing choice for many patients. Thanks to its potential to help those with painful conditions, exosome therapy is growing in the field of regenerative medicine.