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Stem Cell Therapy for Rotator Cuff Tears or Arthritis
Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Feb 12, 2023 | Replies (58)Comment receiving replies
Am 70 years old and work out 4 times a week, tennis a couple times and golf regularly. Considerable pain in right shoulder from narrowing of C6 and C7 disks and calsification of bone in shoulder socket that impinges on bicep and forearm nerves. Can a stem cell treatment in these areas assist in resolving the pain
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Thank you and I appreciate your help.
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Hello @synergy, welcome to Connect. You may notice that I moved you discussion and combined it with a discussion that already exists on stem cell treatments for shoulders. I suggest clicking on VIEW & REPLY so you can read through the discussion that other members are having about stem cells for shoulders. Here is some additional information from Mayo Clinic as well:
Regenerative Medicine Consult Service Process
Transplant Call-in Center
844-276-2003
What to expect when you call the number:
– An employee will answer and ask the nature of why you are calling
– Say you are interested to stem cells for osteoarthritis or whichever joint ails you
– The employee will funnel your call to the appropriate coordinators from there
– For joint issues, you will be transferred to PMR (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)
– Appointment coordinators will ask more specific questions (inclusion and exclusion criteria)
If you meet the criteria:
– You will be asked to send in your records and a doctor will look at it in a case-by-case basis
Important Notes to be Aware of:
– PMR is a busy practice, so wait times may exist but answers will be given
– If a treatment exists in the clinic for a diagnosis (i.e. Leukemia) stem cells are not offered
– Price is out of pocket
– Types of stem cell treatments offered are Bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) injections and Platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections. You can find more specific information on these types of injections here, http://mayocl.in/2AUIoAn.