Stem cell therapy and platelet-rich plasma therapy are just two of the treatments involved in regenerative medicine. Both treatments help the body heal from conditions such as arthritis, complex regional pain syndrome, and tendon injuries.
Regenerative medicine offers many benefits, which we are happy to share with you at Delmarva Pain and Spine Center in Newark, Delaware. Dr. Shachi Patel and her team provide regenerative medicine and other pain management treatments to help you feel your best.
Regenerative medicine is a cutting-edge field that uses the body’s cells to repair damaged tissues and organs. Instead of simply masking symptoms with other treatments, it aims to restore damaged tissues through:
Regenerative medicine is useful across many areas of medicine, from pain management to orthopedics. It’s a great option for people who are trying to avoid surgery but heal themselves without other invasive procedures.
The benefits of regenerative medicine are numerous, and we are still learning so much more about it. We offer regenerative medicine because it has been shown to repair damage and reduce pain over the long term.
It’s difficult to narrow down the most significant benefits, but the four we chose include:
Many pain treatments mask symptoms; regenerative medicine aims to repair the underlying cause from within. Stem cells and growth-factor-rich platelets target areas of inflammation or pain to repair or replace damaged cells for optimal healing.
The body takes time to heal, but regenerative medicine provides additional growth factor support and specialized cells to accelerate and improve healing.
Many regenerative medicine treatments use your own cells, which significantly reduces the risk of immune rejection and other adverse reactions. They’re safe and effective, making them a great choice.
Regenerative medicine doesn’t simply mask the problem – it restores damaged cells and tissues, ultimately improving function. They help restore movement, which helps return to normal activities sooner.
Possibly the most significant advantage is that the cells come from your body in most cases, which means you’re using your own cells to heal. That puts many people’s minds at ease and reduces the risk of contamination.
It reduces the need for surgery in people with tendon or ligament injuries and arthritis. Many people achieve good results with home care, physical therapy, and regenerative medicine injections, without requiring surgery.
There’s also very little downtime needed after regenerative medicine treatments, meaning you can get back to normal activities quicker as the body works to heal itself.
To learn more about our regenerative medicine treatments, call our Newark, Delaware, office to schedule an appointment or request a consultation with Dr. Patel on our website.
