Stem Cell Therapy

Utilizing the Human Body's Natural Healing Process

Providing Patients with the Most Effective Surgical Alternative

This modern outpatient procedure utilizes the body’s natural healing process to rebuild damaged tissue, heal injuries more effectively, and eliminate pain. Stem cell therapy targets the underlying source of pain without relying on medication and surgery, leading to increased function and mobility with a shorter recovery time than surgical options. Stem cells can differentiate into bone, cartilage, or fat cells to stimulate healing in the body. Our regenerative medicine specialists have pioneered this safe and effective solution for a variety of orthopaedic conditions. Notably, Virginia Spine Institute is the only practice in Virginia to use your own, live stem cells derived from bone marrow to heal discs in the spine.

Conditions Treated with Stem Cell Therapy

Benefits of Stem Cell Therapy

There are many benefits of stem cell therapy, including but not limited to:

Improved pain-relief and decreased inflammation
Increased functionality and range of motion in affected area
Shorter recovery time compared to traditional treatment options
Natural, longer-term treatment solution
Effective alternative to surgical intervention
Outpatient procedure with no anesthesia

Stem Cell Therapy FAQ

How Is Stem Cell Therapy Performed?

The human body has multiple sites for stem cells to repair degenerated and injured structures. We have found the hip bone (iliac bone) to be very rich in stem cells and can harvested easily and within minutes. After the stem cells are obtained, minutes later they can be used for treatment in our outpatient state-of-the-art-facility.

Regenerative stem cell injections are performed using image guidance (i.e. ultrasound or fluoroscopy) to ensure accurate placement of the stem cells. Once the affected area is sterilized and numbed with a novocaine-type solution, stem cells are then injected into the damaged area to try and stimulate a healing response; regenerating and strengthening weakened tissue.

What Conditions Benefit From Stem Cell Therapy?

Stem cell injections are most commonly used for treatment of the following conditions:

Spinal conditions including degenerative disc disease, herniated discs, spinal facet pain, pinched nerves, and sacroiliac (SI) joint pain
Osteoarthritis of the joints including knee, hip, shoulder, and ankle joints
Partial rotator cuff tears
Persistent tendon tears such as tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis, quadriceps, and patellar tendon tears
Muscular tears
Cartilage tears in the knee (meniscus)
Non-healing bone fractures

Is Stem Cell Therapy FDA Approved?

The stem cell procedures performed at Virginia Spine Institute are FDA exempt. The FDA does not regulate the stem cell procedures performed here because we use the patient’s own bone marrow and blood, as opposed to using somebody else’s tissue or bone marrow.

When Will I See Benefits From The Stem Cell Procedure?

Stem cell injections are designed to heal and strengthen damaged tissue. Because of this, pain relief is seen approximately two to three months after the entire treatment protocol has been completed, and will continue to improve till approximately 1 year.

How Can Stem Cell Therapy Help Me?

If you are experiencing unresolved pain and need a long-term solution without surgery, look no further than stem cell therapy. This modern treatment solution utilizes the body’s natural healing process to rebuild damaged tissue, heal injuries more effectively, and eliminate pain. Stem cell therapy targets the underlying source of pain without relying on medication or surgery, and leads to increased function and mobility with a shorter recovery time than surgical options.