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Stem Cells Therapy for Rotator Cuff or Shoulder Labrum Tear

The shoulder joint is one of the strongest joints in the body and is a critical joint for many every day activities such as washing and brushing your hair, driving your car and eating.

Common Shoulder Injuries

Shoulder injuries are common sport and work-related injuries due to repetitive movements. Most shoulder pain involves the muscles, ligaments, cartilage and tendons. Two of the most common injuries are:

Rotator cuff tear
Superior labrum anterior and posterior tear.

Stem cell therapy, at the Stem Cells Transplant Institute, can eliminate the need for invasive shoulder surgery.

Rotator Cuff Tear

The rotator cuff are the muscles and tendons that keep the bones of the shoulder joint together.
The group of muscles and tendons surround the shoulder joint, keeping the ball of your upper arm in the shoulder socket.
The rotator cuff allows you to lift your arm and reach above your head.
Repetitive motion and age are both risk factors for developing a rotator cuff tear.
Following a rotator cuff teat, a person may not get full shoulder function again.

Superior Labrum Anterior And Posterior Tear

A SLAP tear or lesion is an injury to the glenoid labrum, where the bicep tendon is attached.

SLAP tears are common injuries in sports requiring an overhead throwing motion such a baseball and tennis.

Common symptoms include:

A dull, throbbing ache in the joint
Difficulty sleeping due to shoulder discomfort
Loss of strength

Are You A Candidate For Stem Cell Therapy?

Ask Yourself the Following Questions:

Is my shoulder stiff?
Can I rotate my arm normally?
Does my shoulder feel like it could pop or slide out of the socket?
Have I lost strength in my shoulder?
Do I have difficulty with everyday activities?
Have I been told that steroid injections or surgery are my only treatment options?

Why Should I Consider Stem Cell Therapy?

Traditional treatment options include steroid injections and then 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.

How Can Stem Cell Therapy Improve The Symptoms Of Shoulder Injuries?

The goal of stem cell therapy is to stimulate self-healing, improve function, reduce pain and improve the patient’s quality of life. Reasons to choose stem cell therapy instead of surgery include:

Non-invasive
Stem cell therapy promotes self-healing
Stem cell therapy is less invasive than surgery
Quicker recovery
Less down time
Less pain and a more rapid improvement of symptoms
No need for pain medication
No lengthy rehabilitation or time off of work

Mesenchymal stem cells have the ability to:

At the Stem Cells Transplant Institute, we use adult mesenchymal stem cells derived from the patients own adipose tissue and bone marrow.

Promote self-healing
Repair or replace bone or cartilage tissue
Have potent anti-inflammatory capabilities
Modulate abnormal immune system responses
Prevent additional premature cell and tissue damage
Reduce scarring
Stimulate new blood vessel growth improving blood flow

The experts at the Stem Cells Transplant Institute use image guidance to place the stem cells and platelet rich plasma from your body into the specific area of damage. The new cells work directly at the site of injury to replace and repair the damaged tissue.

What Is The Treatment Protocol For Shoulder Injuries At The Stem Cells Transplant Institute?

The Stem Cells Transplant Institute uses autologous mesenchymal stem cells or umbilical cord stem cells for the treatment of degenerative disc disease.

Treatment includes:

Mesenchymal stem cells
Antioxidant therapy with vitamin C and glutathione
Ozone therapy
Platelet-rich plasma therapy (PRP)

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.

What Is The Recovery Time?

Recovery following stem cell therapy is significantly shorter and less painful than recovery following surgery. Most patients can return to work within 1-2 days following the procedure.
Most patients do not require physical therapy
Returning to sports activities will depend on the severity of the injury, but most patients are able to return to their regular workouts within 4-12 weeks.

umbilical cord donations

Intravenus Administration

How Are the Stem Cells Collected?

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.

How Are the Stem Cells Administered?

Our nursing staff administers the stem cells through an intravenous and intra-pulmonary route. For the most effective outcomes, intravenous administration is preferred.

About the Stem Cells Transplant Institute

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.