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Osteoarthritis (degeneration of the cartilage of the joints), wear and tear of the joints, ligaments, tendons, sports injuries and Degenerative Arthritis all fall into the category Musculoskeletal conditions.
Canadian Dr. Zahra Figueredo can help people suffering from hip pain, knee pain, rotator cuff injuries and other sports injuries. Her goal is to help stimulate your body to heal itself naturally with the most advanced and comprehensive stem cell treatments that are available. Dr. Zahra’s stem cell therapy works by replacing damaged or deteriorated cartilage, tendon, or ligament cells with tissue stimulated by stem cells, which can help to reduce pain and inflammation and promote overall healing.
Because the joints, ligaments and tendons (connective tissue) have a very limited blood supply we apply our proprietary stem cell cocktail with local injections for the best possible results.
STEM CELL THERAPY FOR SPORTS INJURIES
Stem cells have been shown to be very effective in degenerative arthritis and sports injuries. Arthritis involves the breakdown of articular cartilage as the result of disease and/or damage similar to cartilage damage of sports injuries. Articular cartilage is found particularly in the joints of the body such as hips, knees, shoulders, spine, hands and pelvis. When the smooth gliding surfaces of the joint are no longer intact due to regeneration or injury, arthritis occurs causing inflammation, pain, swelling and stiffness. Approximately 600 million people worldwide are affected by arthritis, a potentially debilitating condition.
Conventional methods used to treat arthritis and sports injuries (involving damaged joints, tendons, and/or ligaments) include anti-inflammatories, physical therapy, analgesics, and common surgery. Alternative methods are used as well and typically include glucosamine, chondroitin, hyaluronic acid, and methylsulfonylmethan (MSM). Stem cell therapy is very successfully used for arthritis and sports injuries and is very effective not only in alleviating pain but regenerating the damaged cartilage and connective tissues. Many professional athletes are now turning to stem cell therapy to treat their injuries and see faster results and recovery. Depending on the patient and their needs we use our proprietary cocktail of stem cells combined with growth factors in Platelet Lysate (PL), along with hyaluronic acid (if indicated) among other ingredients.
STEM CELLS FOR SPINAL CORD INJURIES
Spinal cord injuries are described at various levels of “incomplete”, which can vary from having no effect on the patient to a “complete” injury which means a total loss of function.
Treatment of spinal cord injuries starts with restraining the spine and controlling inflammation to prevent further damage. The actual treatment can vary widely depending on the location and extent of the injury. In many cases, spinal cord injuries require substantial physical therapy and rehabilitation, especially if the patient’s injury interferes with activities of daily life.
After a spinal cord injury, many of the nerve fibers at the injury site lose their insulating layer of myelin. As a result, the fibers are no longer able to properly transmit signals between the brain and the spinal cord contributing to paralysis. Unfortunately, the spinal cord lacks the ability to restore these lost myelin-forming cells after trauma. When the spinal cord is damaged—either accidentally (car accidents, falls) or as the result of a disease (multiple sclerosis, infections, tumors, severe forms of spinal bifida, etc.)—it can result in the loss of sensation and mobility and even in complete paralysis.
Transplantation of stem cells in the spinal cord involves direct implantation and cell placement to foster cell development. The delivery of stem cells at the site of injury maximizes their regenerative potential. We do this by applying the stem cells locally with intrathecal injection into the cerebral spinal fluid at the sight of injury. We also infuse the stem cells intravenously with mannitol as well as intranasal aspiration to ensure the stem cells reach the central nervous system. Through our multiple deployment methods we leave no stone unturned.
STEM CELLS FOR DEGENERATIVE ARTHRITIS
Nearly 600 million people worldwide are affected by arthritis. Arthritis involves the breakdown of articular cartilage as the result of disease and/or damage similar to cartilage damage of sports injuries. Articular cartilage is found particularly in the joints of the body such as hips, knees, shoulders, spine, and pelvis. When the smooth gliding surfaces of the joint are no longer intact, arthritis occurs causing inflammation, pain, swelling and stiffness.
Stem cells have been shown to be very effective in treating degenerative arthritis (osteoarthritis) and sports injuries
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