Many patients wonder what stem cell treatment is and how it can help manage pain caused by musculoskeletal conditions or sports injuries. At Tampa Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine, our Board-certified orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Daniel Murphy, utilizes mesenchymal stem cells that have been extracted from a patient’s own body, treated, and injected into an area of injury – typically a joint, such as the hip, knee, or shoulder. Patients in Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Clearwater, FL, may be interested in the use of mesenchymal cells because they not only capitalize on the body’s natural healing capabilities and minimize the use of medications, but they also avoid the moral dilemmas commonly associated with the use of embryonic stem cells.
Mesenchymal stem cell treatment may offer additional benefits to patients throughout the Tampa Bay area. For example, some patients who opt for this procedure may experience:
- Lower chances of infection, rejection, disease transmission, and other complications associated with surgical procedures
- Shorter periods of rehabilitation or physical therapy due to our minimally invasive techniques
- Increased mobility that may postpone the need for joint surgery or total joint replacement
- A smoother recovery and quicker return to their active lifestyles than if they had undergone surgery
Although patients who undergo stem cell treatment may experience some or all of these benefits, every case is unique. As of now, no scientific studies have confirmed this procedure to be effective in restoring damaged tissue, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has yet to approve stem cell therapy. However, research continues as scientists try to understand the unique properties of stem cells and their potential reparative properties.
To learn more about what stem cell treatment is and the benefits it can offer patients throughout Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and other nearby Florida cities, contact Tampa Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine today.
