The Stem Cells Transplant Institute in Costa Rica, recommends the use of adult mesenchymal stem cells for the treatment of degenerative disc disease.
Treatment at the Stem Cells Transplant Institute could help improve the symptoms of degenerative disc disease including:
Our discs are like shock absorbers between the bones of the spine. The discs are designed to help the back stay flexible while also protecting the back from resisting forces.
Over time our spinal discs break down due to injury and or aging. Each disc has two parts; a firm outer layer and soft, jelly like core. Damage to either of these layers or both of these layers can result in quite a lot of pain.
Loss of fluid in the inner layer can reduce the discs ability to act as a shock absorber. It can dry out, making the disc thinner and narrowing the distance between the vertebrae.
Damage to the outer layer can cause cracks or tears allowing the inner layer to leak its jelly like material causing the disc to bulge or rupture.
The changes in the disc can result in:
Traditional treatment options include acupuncture, back braces, pain management or surgery. Surgery is the only treatment that can provide a long-term solution but recovery can be difficult and take a year or more, also there can be serious surgery related complications.
Stem cells are a type of undifferentiated cell that are able to differentiate into specialized cell types. Stem cells can be guided into becoming a specific type of cell allowing physicians trained in the field of regenerative medicine to use stem cells to repair diseased or damage tissue.
Our discs are like shock absorbers between the bones of the spine. The discs are designed to help the back stay flexible while also protecting the back from resisting forces.
Over time our spinal discs break down due to injury and or aging. Each disc has two parts; a firm outer layer and soft, jelly like core. Damage to either of these layers or both of these layers can result in quite a lot of pain.
Loss of fluid in the inner layer can reduce the discs ability to act as a shock absorber. It can dry out, making the disc thinner and narrowing the distance between the vertebrae.
Damage to the outer layer can cause cracks or tears allowing the inner layer to leak its jelly like material causing the disc to bulge or rupture.
The changes in the disc can result in:
Stem cell therapy can reduce the symptoms degenerative disc disease including: improve range of motion, reduce inflammation, reduce stiffness, and potentially delay or eliminate the need for surgery; allowing patients to fully engage in the activities they enjoy.
Mesenchymal stem cells have the ability to:
Stem cell therapy may help patients suffering with DDD that; are not responding adequately to standard drug treatment, cannot tolerate their current recommended treatment, are newly diagnosed, would like to try stem cell therapy before initiating drug treatment, or would like to avoid the risk, pain, and lengthy recovery of surgery.
When stem cells are injected in to the degenerated disc, the cells help stimulate the disc to repair itself.
In a trial of 100 patients, 70% of patients experienced a 50% reduction in back pain after 1 year. Mesenchymal stem cells have been shown to regulate the immune system response, inhibit inflammation, and repair tissue.
The Stem Cells Transplant Institute uses autologous mesenchymal stem cells or umbilical cord stem cells for the treatment of degenerative disc disease.
Treatment includes:
Rejection is not an issue for either umbilical cord stem cells or autologous adipose or bone marrow derived stem cells
Both types of stem cells have anti-inflammatory activity, immune modulating capabilities and can stimulate cell regeneration. You and your physician can decide on the best treatment option based on your age, symptoms, and treatment expectations.
Our clinic focuses on obtaining healthy stem cells exclusively from umbilical cord blood donors. We collect the placenta once the baby is born, with the parent’s informed consent. Additionally, we follow strict ethical guidelines and collect stem cells from reliable and reputable sources.
Our nursing staff administers the stem cells through an intravenous and intra-pulmonary route. For the most effective outcomes, intravenous administration is preferred.
Our clinic is located in Costa Rica, which is one of the most popular medical tourism destinations for stem cell therapy. At the Stem Cells Transplant Institute, we have a skilled team of doctors and medical professionals who collect and administer stem cells to treat autism and other conditions. Every patient receives the most cost-effective and top-notch care from our dedicated team.
