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What is stem cell therapy?

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Stem cell therapy: It involves the use of stem or pluripotent cells that, under the proper triggers, can grow into many different cell types. Stem cells are transplanted to replace damaged cells or tissues in the body that are unable to heal themselves. While this type of therapy does offer hope, it is mostly investigational at this time and very few stem cell therapies have been proven to be both safe and effective.

Answered 3/20/2015

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Dr. William Nall answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Stem Cells: Varies from who you ask. Be warned that a lot of people advertising stem cell therapy are not really doing it. Usually it is one of two procedures- isolating cells from bone marrow and reinjecting them or isolating them from fat cell and reinjecting them. Check out my website for more information: www.Indyregen.Com.

Answered 9/11/2013

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Dr. Michael Fitzmaurice answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Natural healing: Stem cell therapy involves using stem cells from a variety of sources including your own body (autologous) and other peoples tissue (allogenic). We all use our own stem cells every day to heal and replenish cells within our own body. These cells and the function diminish with age. We are able to concentrate these cells and place them into damaged areas to stimulate healing of damaged tissue.

Answered 12/28/2019

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