Alternatives to Knee Replacement Surgery Knee pain is a common ailment that can seriously affect a person’s quality of life. If you’re experiencing severe knee pain, you may be considering replacement surgery. While this may represent an effective treatment option for some individuals, there are several knee replacement alternatives you may wish to consider […]
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Can Stem Cells help Radiculopathy? Lumbar radiculopathy is commonly known as “Sciatica”. It is a relatively common condition affecting an estimated 12-40% of patients who are suffering from low back pain. Patients with radiculopathy typically complain of pain in the buttock and the leg. It may occur with or without back pain. A definitive diagnosis […]
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Can Stem Cells Salvage Failed Spinal Fusion Surgeries? Marilyn had extensive fusion surgery from her midback to her entire lower back [T9-S1]. The surgery was done to fix her curvature in her spine. Unfortunately, it did not help and she continued to have pain in her lower thoracic and upper lumbar area. She has tried […]
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Do bone marrow stem cells work in the elderly? 80-year-old Georgia was suffering from back pain for many years. She also has many severe medical conditions including heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and kidney failure. She is on dialysis. Her MRI revealed disc degeneration, disc bulges, severe facet joint arthritis, and spinal stenosis. She tried numerous […]
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