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Although many facilities offer Stem Cell therapy, at Texas Cell Institute, your experience and quality will undoubtedly go unmatched. Our staff is warm and attentive throughout the entire process. Read this pdf for more information.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Stem Cell Therapy Who is Texas Cell Institute? Texas Cell Institute is a state-‐of-‐the art, cutting edge regenerative medicine practice which has a mission is to: 1.) To Heal Musculoskeletal Injury at the Cellular Level. 2.) To Decrease the Need for Narcotics and Invasive Surgery for Musculoskeletal Injury. 3.) To Preserve Arthritic Joints for Long Term Health. 4.) To Promote Overall Health & Wellness. A partnership between Drs. Amit Mirchandani & Marius Meintjes combined with the state of the art, FDA-‐approved, High-‐complexity laboratory has culminated in the Texas Cell Institute. At Texas Cell Institute, we offer our patients an alternative non-‐ narcotic, non-‐surgical approach to musculoskeletal injuries utilizing cell therapy techniques to enhance healing. What is Regenerative Medicine? Regenerative Medicine is the practice of cutting-‐edge, minimally invasive therapies to help your body definitively heal from acute and chronic injuries. Injuries and aging joints can result in persistent, painful symptoms that are non-‐responsive to traditional medical treatments. There is a growing body of evidence in favor of Regenerative Medicine as a potentially more superior form of treatment through the use of biologics, such as platelet rich plasma (PRP) and Stem Cell therapy, to effectively heal and regenerate non-‐healing, injured tissue. These promising treatments have bridged the gap between non-‐responsive conservative treatments and potentially risky invasive surgery. What are Stem Cells? Stem cells are cells in the body that are capable of (a) self-‐renewal and (b) differentiation. Mesenchymal stem cells are specific types of stem cells and are multi-‐potent. In other words, they have the ability to differentiate into more than one type of cell. At Texas Cell Institute, mesenchymal cells, which are found in the Bone Marrow or Fat) are the cells utilized in helping repair,
regenerate, and heal damaged tissue. It is important to know that mesenchymal stem cells are different than embryonic stem cells, which are NOT used by Texas Cell Institute. What is Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate? Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC) is an advanced, cutting edge, promising treatment for moderate to severe osteoarthritis and other musculoskeletal injuries. Bone Marrow houses a milieu of cells, including those that are undifferentiated and have regenerative capacity. BMAC is obtained by accessing the posterior portion of the hip under X-‐ray guidance. Patients are offered light sedation and local anesthetic for this procedure. What are Adipose Derived Stem Cells? Adipose Derived Stem Cells (ADSC) is an advanced, cutting edge, promising treatment for moderate to severe osteoarthritis and other musculoskeletal injuries. A mini-‐lipoaspiration is done to obtain the fat. A small cannula is inserted into your abdomen or flank. The area is then numbed. Thereafter, using negative pressure, fat is aspirated and removed from your body for further processing in our laboratory prior to precise re-‐injection at your area of injury. Patients are offered light sedation and local anesthetic for this procedure. How do Stem Cells work? Stem cells are unique and powerful cells in your body because they have the ability to generate new cells and replace old dying and damaged cells. This happens through a process that involves cell signaling and differentiation. Once an adult stem cell has detected cell death, it begins the process of replacing that cell by first replicating itself and then specializing into the exact type of cell that died. How are Stem Cells delivered to the Injured Area? Stem Cell delivery is generally an extremely safe procedure as we utilize your body’s own cells. At Texas Cell Institute, we also offer anesthesia for your comfort and do all of our procedures in a fully certified surgical suite under sterile conditions to minimize the risk of infection. A MEDICAL DOCTOR always does your injection and we also always use DIRECT image guidance for both accurate needle placement of cells as well as to minimize risk for injuring nerves and blood vessels. Am I a good candidate for Stem Cell therapy? If you have a musculoskeletal injury that has not healed on its own and are suffering from pain that is limiting your activity, we would be happy to evaluate you for cellular treatment. All consultations are done with a Medical Doctor, who will do an extensive review of your medical history, physical examination and diagnostic ultrasound evaluation. Even if you are not a good
candidate for Stem Cell therapy, you will be given alternatives to help you heal. Is Stem Cell therapy Safe? The cells we utilize are your own body’s cells, which means they are autologous. Thus, there is NO risk of your body rejecting these cells or forming an allergic response. Why should Texas Cell Institute be your choice for Stem Cell Therapy? Although many facilities offer Stem Cell therapy, at Texas Cell Institute, your experience and quality will undoubtedly go unmatched. Our staff is warm and attentive throughout the entire process. Your cells will be harvested in a fully accredited surgical center, properly handled and processed in a fully certified FDA laboratory under the guidance of our laboratory director. We are able to give you a laboratory analysis of your cells under the microscope prior to injection. Furthermore, your cells will be re-‐injected precisely, under direct image guidance by a board certified medical doctor. These are critically important factors when you choose where you seek treatment to optimize your potential to heal. To speak with a friendly Texas Cell Institute representative to schedule your appointment, please call 972.668.9612. For more information, please also visit us at www.texascellinstitute.com.
