Introduction – Sports Injuries
While playing sports improves overall health and well-being, it is also associated with an increased risk of causing orthopedic injuries that are painful and take a long time to heal.
Today, sports medicine doctors use stem cells for regenerative medical treatment to treat a wide variety of sports injuries, including damage to tendons, ligaments, muscles, and cartilage. Some of the most common orthopedic sport injuries include:
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Bone fractures
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Tears in muscles or tendons
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Joint dislocations
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Injury to cartilage surrounding the joints
Over the last few years, the field of advanced regenerative medicine has revolutionized the treatment of sports-related bone and joint injuries in the form of amniotic membrane allograft injections.
Are amniotic membranes safe for human use?
Amniotic membrane allografts have been proven safe and effective in lowering pain and treating various sports-related injuries such as plantar fasciitis, foot/ankle tendonitis, and knee injuries, as shown by multiple clinical trials.
In one study involving patients with Achilles tendonitis, amniotic allografts completely restored the normal architecture of the tendon and optimally aligned tendon fibers. This was achieved by stimulating the synthesis of crucial matrix proteins such as:
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Type 1 collagen
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Hyaluronic acid
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Fibronectin
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Laminin
Patients undergoing this treatment successfully regained complete mechanical strength and functionality of the tendon.
Benefits and Precautions
With amniotic membrane allografts, patients can often avoid expensive and invasive surgical procedures with zero side effects. However, treatment should only be performed by trained medical professionals in regulated clinics.
At StemX, our experienced team of board-certified physicians performs these procedures using FDA-regulated products in a sterile environment using cutting-edge technologies.
About StemX Group
Located in Solana Beach, California, StemX offers innovative, non-surgical procedures to help athletes and active individuals recover from joint damage and associated pain.
Contact: 858-228-4189
Website: www.stemxgroup.com
Location: 124 Lomas Santa Fe Drive Suite 206, Solana Beach, CA 92075