Stem Cell Therapy for Rotator Cuff Tears or Arthritis

In 1 yr a pad can b inserted if bone on bone. I will put off knee surgery since i found out. That's all i know

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

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.

Thank you and I appreciate your help.

Would like to hear how the PRP Injection helped a painfull shoulder. If someone had Stem Cell Injection what were your results.

Hello @pat3316, I moved your discussion and combined it with an existing discussion on stem cell therapy for rotator cuffs and shoulder arthritis. I did this because there have been some members discussing your exact question. If you are replying by email, I suggest you click on VIEW & REPLY so that you can read through what other members have posted about stem cell therapy for rotator cuffs. There is also some information on Mayo Clinic's consult line.

@pat3316, if you are comfortable sharing, are you researching stem cell therapy specifically for a rotator cuff injury and shoulder pain?

Yes, I am scheduled next week for an injection. Also interested in how effective they are for other joints as well. Thank for moving my question.

I'm just researching for my knee if surgeon mentions surgery. Just being proactive! Thanks for the info!

I am having the PRP Injection this week Did you ever get it .. I see you noted this back in October. Thanks

What is your success rate for rotator cuff treatment. I just found out I have a tear and just had an MRI. I hate the idea of surgery and being away from my activities for as long as it take to recover. Please contact me at my email address I used to register. Darsr