Stem Cells
What are stem cells?
Stem cells are unspecialized cells naturally present in our bodies. Unlike specialized cells such as skin and liver cells, stem cells are not specialized and have the ability to differentiate into various types of cells.
This property of stem cells allows them to become the cells of desire (differentiate) then grow to repair the damage in organs and tissues. Although we all have stem cells are in our body, the activity of stem cells decreases once we are full grown adults.
The stem cells settle in certain parts of the body such as bone marrow, and a very small number gets into the blood circulation to fix tissue damage. Stem cell therapy has become one of the most exciting areas of medicine, encompassing all areas of current medical science and is now used to manage and treat diseases which used to be classified as incurable.
Why stem cell therapy?
Stem cells Therapy in Dubai It’s natural, simple, safe, and minimally invasive by using your body’s own cells to recover the damaged sites of the body.
Not only that it introduced to target and treat the main cause of the musculoskeletal problem rather than the symptoms, but it also is less invasive than any of the conventional surgical approaches, thus the recovery time is faster.
The discomfort in joints can be caused by the loss of bone, and cartilage tissues, which results in pain and stiffness.
Stem cell therapy in Dubai encourages the cells to grow back and restore the original structure of the bones. My Doc providers are trained and certified in regenerative medicine
What to expect on the day of the procedure?
One day before the scheduled procedure, the provider will use a needle to collect bone marrow. This can be done under sedation or general anesthesia, or under local anesthesia.
Bone marrow is commonly taken from the pelvis but may be taken from other sites.The sample of bone marrow is removed and spun down in a centrifuge to separate the cells, this will result in a liquid, highly concentrated in stem cells. On the day of the procedure the sample rich in stem cells will be injected directly into the injured site or joint. As the injection is done in series, the stem cells will be collected, treated and reinjected in your next scheduled injection
How to prepare for the procedure?
Prior to having Stem cell therapy there are certain guidelines you need to follow in order to assure the best results. Inform your doctor of any current or previous medical condition and all the medications that you are currently taking.
Avoid the use of NSAIDs for at least 2 weeks prior to injections. Discuss with your provider an alternative option for pain management. If you plan to have the injections under sedation, Kindly fast for 8 hours prior to the procedure. Don’t plan any aggressive workout, long walks, heavy lifting on the day of the procedure.
What kind of stem cells is used in EIMSC?
There are two main kinds of stem cells, embryonic and adult stem cells. The stem cells involved in embryonic development and in the umbilical cord are known as Embryonic stem cells.
Adult stem cells are cells involved in growth and repair from birth onwards, and they are present in bones and various organs in the body. The stem cells used at My Doc are Adult stem cells collected from the patients and reinjected at the injury site to repair damage
Is there a risk of graft rejection?
There is very little risk of contamination and infection that could cause rejection to the injection since it comes from your own body.
How long does it take to recover after stem cell injections?
On average, It takes approximately 6-8 weeks after the last injection to get better. Sometimes less time, sometimes more.
Will I feel any pain if I have local anaesthesia but not sedation on the day of the procedure?
The procedure can be accompanied with some pain due to the injection at the problematic area. Infrequently, the injectate may also cause an increase in pain. The procedure can be performed under sedation which will significantly decrease your awareness of pain.
Please refer to our Sedation Vs. Non-sedation patient education card if you would like to know more about the sedation procedure