Regenerative MedicineHillsboro, OH
Regenerative medicine harnesses the body’s natural ability to heal. While the body can easily heal a scrape or cut, this developing field utilizes the regenerative ability through cellular therapies, tissue engineering, and artificial organs. The goal is to help the patient recover from auto accident injuries, arthritis, sciatica, degenerative joint disease, and other medical conditions.
Restoration Wellness offers regenerative medicine in Hillsboro and the surrounding areas. Our team will provide support throughout your recovery, helping you find some much-needed pain relief along the way. Call (937) 661-6060 to schedule an appointment today.
Types of Regenerative Medicine
There are several types of regenerative medicine, all of which aim to support the body as it recovers from various health conditions — from chronic pain to organ failure. These treatments work in tandem with other medical treatments to have the greatest effect. The three most common types of regenerative medicine include:
- Cellular therapies: This includes platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections and stem cell therapy that use healthy cells to promote healing in areas affected by musculoskeletal problems, tissue damage, or disease. Cells are removed from the body, restructured, then reinjected into the problem area.
- Tissue engineering: This works through implanting biomaterials in the body and creating a scaffold for new tissue growth.
- Artificial organs: These work in place of organ transplants or to support a failing organ, including pacemakers, kidney dialysis, hip replacements, and prosthetic limbs.
What Can Be Treated with Regenerative Medicine
Regenerative medicine can help treat a variety of health conditions. Stem cell therapy, for example, may help treat osteoarthritis, heart disease, blood cancers, brain disease, diabetes, spine conditions, joint pain, back pain, and neck pain, among others. PRP injections can also help treat osteoarthritis, as well as acute and chronic injuries. In some cases, it helps accelerate healing after surgery and stimulate hair growth.
Damaged tissue, including skin and cartilage, may be treated with tissue engineering. Finally, artificial organs can help people with heart conditions, missing limbs, and those needing bone and joint replacement.
Regenerative Medicine Candidacy
The theory behind cellular therapies focuses on repairing injuries or deteriorated organs with cells from another part of the body. With stem cell therapy, scientists extract cells from a patient’s tissue. They then use the sample to grow more stem cells in a lab. From here, the scientists will then program the cells to specialize in what the patient needs. For example, it is possible to program the cells to act as skin cells to help treat a patient with burn wounds.
It is important for patients to continue with their conventional treatment plans along with a regenerative treatment. Most regenerative treatments work best as supplements to other medical treatments. For instance, patients with knee pain should continue to keep appointments with their physicians and physical therapists. Similarly, diabetic patients will need to continue their doctor-recommended treatment plans (monitoring blood sugar, taking insulin, diet changes, and more).
How Cellular Therapies Work
The theory behind cellular therapies focuses on repairing injuries or deteriorated organs with cells from another part of the body. With stem cell therapy, scientists extract cells from a patient’s tissue. They then use the sample to grow more stem cells in a lab. From here, the scientists will then program the cells to specialize in what the patient needs. For example, it is possible to program the cells to act as skin cells to help treat a patient with burn wounds.
Similarly, PRP injections are prepared using plasma from the patient’s blood. The blood sample goes into a centrifuge, which separates and concentrates platelets in the plasma. The medical professional then reinjects the platelet-rich plasma into the patient’s body. Platelets contain proteins that promote healing in the body, proving helpful for injuries and pain in the joints, tendons, and muscles.
Bnefits of Regenerative Medicine
Besides taking advantage of the human body’s natural ability to heal itself, there are many benefits of regenerative medicine. One major benefit is how it can help bolster the efficacy of conventional medical treatments. Below are some other potential advantages:
- It has limited side effects
- It can speed up the healing process
- Patients may safely delay or avoid surgery
- Patients can avoid taking medication
- No anesthesia is required
Risks Associated With Cellular Therapies
Every treatment has risks. For most patients, the benefits of regenerative medicine outweigh these risks. Before receiving cellular therapy, our team will address any concerns and answer any questions the patient may have. Some of the most common side effects and risks of cellular therapies include:
- Pain, bruising, and inflammation at the injection site
- Bleeding and infection
- Allergic reactions
- Tumor growth
- Unsuccessful treatment
Consult our team should these side effects arise. If needed, we can refer the patient to the appropriate medical specialist. In the case of a medical emergency — such as an allergic reaction marked by a rapid heartbeat — call 911.
Book Your First Appointment Today
Find relief through regenerative medicine. Our team at Restoration Wellness would be happy to discuss the treatment options available and whether they are right for you. Call our Hillsboro office at (937) 661-6060.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How much time does it take for PRP injections to work?
A. It may take up to six months after the first injection to feel the results of PRP. However, many patients see improvements several weeks after the first injection. Only one shot is necessary for postoperative healing. We will most likely need to administer three injections for other conditions, like tennis elbow or jumper’s knee. The patient can expect these shots to be spaced out two to three weeks apart. Consult our team for more information on how many injections may be required for the patient’s condition.
Q. What is the difference between PRP and corticosteroid injections for the knee?
A. Corticosteroid shots target joint inflammation to relieve arthritic knee pain. However, PRP injections relieve arthritic pain by cushioning the knee joint. In addition, PRP is more than just pain relief, as it lubricates the joints to help them work properly.
Q. How are stem cells harvested?
A. Stem cells are typically harvested from adults, such as from the blood or bone marrow. They may also be harvested from the placenta and cut umbilical cords. However, harvesting stem cells from live embryos is illegal in most cases. Thus, embryonic stem cells are only harvested from embryos that were donated specifically for research purposes or those that would have been discarded anyway.
Q. Is stem cell therapy approved by the FDA?
A. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, or “FDA,” has approved hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, which can treat blood cancers and disorders. It can also help treat immune disorders. Additionally, the FDA has approved stem cell-based products like bone marrow transplants, skin grafting for burn wounds, and those that promote gum growth for dental patients. However, clinical trials for other stem cell therapies are ongoing. Consult our Hillsboro team to learn more.
Q. Does insurance cover regenerative medicine?
A. Some medical insurance companies may cover regenerative medicine. Patients should confirm coverage with their insurance agents to avoid surprise medical bills. There may be a higher chance that insurance will cover cellular therapies if it is considered necessary for treating the patient’s condition.
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