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I have bad elbow pain. i asked my doctor about stem cell therapy that i read online. he suggested plasma therapy. is that the same thing?
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Stem Cell: No they are not the same. Stem cells potentially allow for injured or damaged tissue to re-grow by introducing cells into the joint that may differentiate into new tissue. Plasma therapy reduces inflammation and provides the existing cells with growth factors to hopefully stimulate the injured cells to heal themselves.
Answered 9/4/2013
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No: Platelet Rich Plasma is likely what he was speaking about. Platelets have growth and healing factors that can help injuries heal faster and can recruit your own stem cells and blood supply to provide nutrients to the area. Stem Cells are found in bone marrow and fat typically and have to be harvested and concentrated which then are injected into the damaged. Check Out Regenexx.Com for more info
Answered 7/18/2014
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