Thanks John. I have been researching stem cell developments for some years. I have now an appointment for a virtual discussion of my case with a clinic in the Caribbean on the 9th Jan. This clinic has tried stem cell injections into the disc but without success I understand. I shall see if they have expectation of an alternative approach to minimize pain in the lumbar an hip.
Mac

I have been told my multiple experts that stem cells and AI will be the things that really change the trajectory of the treatment of chronic back and other musculoskeletal issues. I have been told that there is little to no evidence based high quality research at this point to help direct spinal care treatment so we're all just guessing and hoping. AI should help with that in the future. There are pretty compelling indicators that stem cell could be a game changer. Unfortunately, after looking into to this the only stem cell treatment that is effective for the back (hip and knee may be different) is using fetal stem cell cells ( from miscarriages)which is not permitted in this country. My pain doctor uses stem cells here for knee but said I'd be wasting my money because it's not the effective stem cells for spine. He urged me to go to a clinic in Columbia where they use fetal stem cells. He's had patients go there with excellent results.