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Stem Cell Therapy For Elbows & Hands

STEM CELL THERAPY FOR ELBOWS & HANDS DESCRIPTION

Stem cell injections for the elbows and hands can help relieve pain, improve mobility, reduce inflammation, and repair joint damage. This revolutionary treatment may also help alleviate the effects of nerve pain, arthritis, and carpal tunnel syndrome. Stem cell therapy can even reduce wrinkles and restore natural-looking fullness to the hands. Stem cell treatment combines the regenerative properties of mesenchymal stem cells with the growth factors of platelet rich plasma (PRP) to provide a comprehensive approach to joint repair. This mixture of stem cells and PRP can be injected into the hands or elbows to help stimulate the body’s natural healing response. Stem cell injections are minimally invasive; unlike traditional surgical treatments, which require invasive incisions and lengthy recovery times, stem cell therapy can achieve results with minimal downtime.

STEM CELL THERAPY FOR ELBOWS & HANDS PROCEDURE

Stem cell therapy is a minimally invasive procedure that is performed using local anesthesia. First, mesenchymal stem cells are extracted from the layer of fat under your skin (known as adipose tissue) using liposuction. Tiny incisions are made in the skin and small cannulas are inserted below the skin to extract stem cell rich-fat from a donor area (typically the abdomen or thighs). Once your mesenchymal stem cells are collected, they are spun through a centrifuge, purified, and combined with platelet rich plasma taken from a blood sample. Together, your stem cells and PRP are injected into the hand or elbow to promote healing.

Following stem cell treatment, patients can expect some mild bruising and swelling to occur around the donor area, as well as the treatment area; these effects should subside within days. Patients can usually resume their daily activities after a few days. However, rigorous physical activities should be avoided for a few weeks to ensure optimal healing. Gradual stretching is encouraged following your stem cell injection to maintain joint mobility.

WHO WILL BE PERFORMING MY STEM CELL TREATMENT FOR THE ELBOWS & HANDS?

All stem cell treatments for the elbows and hands are performed by board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Michael Seto. Dr. Seto has advanced training and experience performing stem cell, PRP, and steroid treatments on all joints of the body. He also completed a microsurgery orthopedic fellowship focusing on the hands and upper extremities.

WHAT TYPE OF STEM CELLS WILL BE USED DURING MY PROCEDURE?

Bassin Center For Plastic Surgery utilizes stem cells taken from adipose tissue (known as fat). Although stem cells can be taken from blood and bone marrow, scientific research has shown that the greatest abundance of stem cells comes from adipose tissue. Stems cell treatments are, by definition, indicative of a patient’s own tissue. We do not use pre-processed or pre-packaged stem cells or growth factors.