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How effective are stem cells for spinal disc injury?

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Still experimental: This is currently being evaluated and no conclusions concerning effectiveness have been reached. There is active research being done in this field.

Answered 8/21/2012

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Dr. Mark Johnson answered

Specializes in Aesthetic Medicine

Disk Dz and stem cel: There is a body of work which strongly suggest that stem cells may be useful for disk disease, but likely only at fairly early stages. Injection technique is difficult and must be precise to help stimulate the outer fibrous annulus healing.

Answered 7/15/2013

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