Stem Cell Therapy for Rotator Cuff Tears or Arthritis

Posted by peterauen @peterauen, Feb 15, 2017

I understand that the Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine Department offers stem cell therapy for patients with rotator cuff tears. Where can I learn more about this procedure and decide if I am possibly a candidate for such a procedure? I am 74 years old and have been diagnosed with a total rotator cuff tear. Thank you.

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Justin McClanahan, Moderator | @JustinMcClanahan | Feb 26, 2019

In reply to @vignali "I am looking for people who have had stem cell therapy on a rotator cuff injury..." + (show)

Hello @vignali, welcome to Connect. I moved your discussion and combined it with an exhisting discussion titled, "Stem cell therapy for rotator cuff tears or arthritis." I did this so you could meet the members discussing this subject already, and so that you could also read through the previous posts. If you are replying by email, I suggest clicking on VIEW & REPLY so that you will be brought directly to the new location of your discussion and post.

@vignali, while you check out some of the other posts and wait for other members to respond, are you comfortable sharing what shoulder issues you are having? Pain, mobility, strength?

dixieorleans | @dixieorleans | Mar 10, 2019

I have a full tear rotator cuff I don’t want surgery I had rotator cuff surgery last year on my right shoulder I just can’t gonthru that again my left shoulder has a full tear my previous surgeon said I have two options one to do the full replacement or repair it same as before with robotics I git two other options said I do not need a full replacement so I’m upset with the surgeon that I used before my right shoulder I fell and tore it off the bone my left I still have full motion just in pain in center of my arm my neurologist said fur my age to get the stem cells. I’m gain since I did it for my knees with great results.
I’m told with complete tears it’s best to get surgery I have two other irtopetic doctors want to do stem cells. My problem I don’t want to do stem cells if it doesn’t work on a full tear. I’m told I have no bone on bone in my shoulders just some arthritis. I want to do the stem cells, I’m just concern about the truth which way to go since I have Ben lie to by my previous surgeon. My question will stem cells work on my shoulder with a complete tear rather then surgery .

dixieorleans | @dixieorleans | Mar 10, 2019

In reply to @JustinMcClanahan "Hello @vignali, welcome to Connect. I moved your discussion and combined it with an exhisting discussion..." + (show)

Don’t know how to get to where you are saying to go

dixieorleans | @dixieorleans | Mar 10, 2019

In reply to @nantzjayn "Hello Peter. What was your final decision? Did you have surgery or the stem cell therapy?..." + (show)

Hi interest to see if you had stem cells on a complete torn rotator cuff

mari | @mari | Mar 10, 2019

In reply to @JustinMcClanahan "Hello @vignali, welcome to Connect. I moved your discussion and combined it with an exhisting discussion..." + (show)

Are any of you watching SECOND OPINION on PBS. had a great show w patient on PAIN. Mentioned PRP and stem cells. But I had my PRP and Stem cells out of fat in hip. There is supposed to b more cells in fat, then from bones.

talan | @talan | Mar 10, 2019

Mine came from both fat and bone. My doctor believes a combination of the 2 is better than just one alone. Two years later and still no pain.

win sturgeon | @cobweb | Mar 10, 2019

In reply to @talan "Mine came from both fat and bone. My doctor believes a combination of the 2 is..." + (show)

i agree. Lots of doubters out there. Have to do your home work and read up on it. All i can say is no pain pills and no cane or the pain of going through tkr.

12061948 | @12061948 | Jan 10, 2020

In reply to @talan "Mine came from both fat and bone. My doctor believes a combination of the 2 is..." + (show)

I’m 71 years old. Seen 4 drs who do stem cells. Both ways. But due to other health issues like chronic body inflammation they are afraid I’ll not be able to tolerate the stem cell treatment. That is confusing to me

Becky, Volunteer Mentor | @becsbuddy | Jan 11, 2020

In reply to @12061948 "I’m 71 years old. Seen 4 drs who do stem cells. Both ways. But due to..." + (show)

Welcome to MayoClinicConnect @12061948 . You’ve asked about stem cell therapy for a rotator cuff problem. The doctors have mentioned that health issues and chronic body inflammation could cause you to not tolerate the therapy. What did the doctors say to you? If you are confused, maybe you can make a second appointment and ask for a clearer explanation. Take your spouse or a friend with you and take notes!