Stem cell therapy overview
Background information to help you have an informed conversation with our medical team.
What it is:
- Our clinic uses mesenchymal stromal/stem cells (MSCs) derived from donated umbilical cord tissue (UC-MSC) from healthy, full-term births
- Cells are prepared and quality-checked in our in-house laboratory, with a Certificate of Analysis for each batch
- Treatment is given by injection, planned by our doctors after assessment
What research says:
- MSCs are being studied for joint and tendon conditions, especially knee osteoarthritis
- Studies differ in cell type, dose and method, so results from one study don't automatically apply to another approach
- It is not suitable for everyone, and no specific result can be promised
Questions worth asking:
- Am I a suitable candidate, and why?
- What would the treatment involve and how many visits?
- What are the alternatives for my condition?
- What does it cost in total?