Stem Cell Treatment For Degenerative Disc Disease

Stem cell therapy for cervical degenerative disc disease is emerging as a new hope for the treatment of cervical degenerative disc disease.

Stem cell treatment for degenerative disc disease.

Once harvested from a patient these stem cells are carefully counted and prepared into an aspirate that is then reinjected into the affected area of the same patient i e an autologous treatment. No other cell types in the body have the ability to generate new cells types in this way which is why stem cells are such a valuable resource in treating conditions such as degenerative disc disease. Translational studies addressing technology for stem cell delivery are also important. Intervertebral disks from the cervical and lumbar spine have been retrieved from surgery and evaluated.

However it is important to understand that degenerative disc disease may cause spinal instability or neurological dysfunction requiring a surgical intervention. The purpose of the study is to identify genes that could serve as a target for early intervention and treatment for degenerative disk disease. It is an alternative to surgical removal of the disc or fusion surgery. Stem cell therapy for degenerative disc disease in particular uses mesenchymal stem cells taken from adipose and bone marrow tissue.

Since an increasing number of doctors are embracing this new technique it has the potential to replace the conventional treatment modules for degenerative disc disease.