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Stem Cell
Therapy for
Degenerative
Disc Disease
ThriveMD, Colorado’s stem
cell expert with patient
facilities in Vail and Aspen
Contents
 What is Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
 Causes
 Conservative therapy options
 Potential of stem cells to repair discs
 Stem cell therapy procedure
 Who is a candidate
 ThriveMD contact info
What is DDD
Spinal discs are soft, compressible structures that
separate the vertebrae of the spine. When healthy, they
act as shock absorbers and enable mobility. When
degenerated and ultimately dehydrated, they cause:
 Stiffness, reduced mobility
 Weakness
 Pinched nerves
 Unrelenting pain
Causes
 Normal wear and tear
 Aging
 Arhtritis
 Injury
 Sports
Conservative Therapy Options
 Exercise
 Physical Therapy
 Anti-inflammatories
 Pain medications
 Therapeutic injections
 Surgical fusion (severe cases)
Potential of Stem Cells to Repair
Discs
 Patients’ own adult stem cells are used
 They are injected directly into the damaged disc(s)
 They have the potential to restore disc’s cell structure,
hydration and function
 They have the potential to minimize pain
Stem Cell Therapy Procedure
No general anesthetics are used. The out-patient procedure
takes about 3-4 hours:
 1. Collection of adipose tissue by tickle lipo, centrifugal
separation of stem cells
 2. Collection of bone marrow aspirate from the posterior
iliac crest, centrifugal separation of stem cells
 3. Collection of platelet rich plasma from peripheral vein,
centrifugal separation of plasma
 4. Injection of the cells and plasma into
the affected site under x-ray fluoroscopic
guidance
Who Is a Candidate
You can be a suitable candidate if you:
 Suffer from lower-back pain, acute or chronic
 Suffer from consequences of a traumatic injury
 Have not found conservative therapy options effective
 Want to avoid surgical fusion or need for medication
 Are not ready to give up a favorite
sport or activity
 Are assessed as a suitable candidate
at a consultation
ThriveMD Contact Info
To learn more from our expertise or connect:
 www.thrivemdvail.com
 www.facebook.com/thrivemdvail
 http://www.slideshare.net/StemCellExperts
To talk one-on-one or schedule a consultation:
 info@thrivemdvail.com
 970.766.8245 (Vail office)
 970.456.3949 (Aspen office)

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Stem cell therapy for Degenerative Disc Disease

  • 1. Stem Cell Therapy for Degenerative Disc Disease ThriveMD, Colorado’s stem cell expert with patient facilities in Vail and Aspen
  • 2. Contents  What is Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)  Causes  Conservative therapy options  Potential of stem cells to repair discs  Stem cell therapy procedure  Who is a candidate  ThriveMD contact info
  • 3. What is DDD Spinal discs are soft, compressible structures that separate the vertebrae of the spine. When healthy, they act as shock absorbers and enable mobility. When degenerated and ultimately dehydrated, they cause:  Stiffness, reduced mobility  Weakness  Pinched nerves  Unrelenting pain
  • 4. Causes  Normal wear and tear  Aging  Arhtritis  Injury  Sports
  • 5. Conservative Therapy Options  Exercise  Physical Therapy  Anti-inflammatories  Pain medications  Therapeutic injections  Surgical fusion (severe cases)
  • 6. Potential of Stem Cells to Repair Discs  Patients’ own adult stem cells are used  They are injected directly into the damaged disc(s)  They have the potential to restore disc’s cell structure, hydration and function  They have the potential to minimize pain
  • 7. Stem Cell Therapy Procedure No general anesthetics are used. The out-patient procedure takes about 3-4 hours:  1. Collection of adipose tissue by tickle lipo, centrifugal separation of stem cells  2. Collection of bone marrow aspirate from the posterior iliac crest, centrifugal separation of stem cells  3. Collection of platelet rich plasma from peripheral vein, centrifugal separation of plasma  4. Injection of the cells and plasma into the affected site under x-ray fluoroscopic guidance
  • 8. Who Is a Candidate You can be a suitable candidate if you:  Suffer from lower-back pain, acute or chronic  Suffer from consequences of a traumatic injury  Have not found conservative therapy options effective  Want to avoid surgical fusion or need for medication  Are not ready to give up a favorite sport or activity  Are assessed as a suitable candidate at a consultation
  • 9. ThriveMD Contact Info To learn more from our expertise or connect:  www.thrivemdvail.com  www.facebook.com/thrivemdvail  http://www.slideshare.net/StemCellExperts To talk one-on-one or schedule a consultation:  info@thrivemdvail.com  970.766.8245 (Vail office)  970.456.3949 (Aspen office)