Medically-supervised tissue repair is the process of healing damaged tissue with one or more treatment protocols. Some tissue damage is self-healing, such as small cuts to the skin or minor sprains. Tissue repair for moderate to severe damage often requires specialized interventions like physiotherapy, steroid injections, or minimally invasive procedures.
Tissue replacement is a type of tissue healing involving the development of scar tissue if the damage is severe and tissues are non-regenerable. Scars develop if damage reaches the thick, deep layer of skin called the dermis. While small scars rarely cause problems, large scars forming around joints can make movement difficult and painful.
Many people with osteoarthritis, frozen shoulder, or other musculoskeletal tissue damage get cortisone injections to alleviate pain and stiffness. However, cortisone offers only temporary relief and can cause adverse side effects. In addition, repeated injections of cortisone may suppress immune system responses to bacterial or viral illnesses. For these reasons, individuals suffering tissue damage are choosing to explore the benefits of regenerative medicine.
Tissue regeneration is a type of tissue repair that prevents fibrosis (scarring) and restores maximum functionality to tissues. Stem cell therapy represents the heart of regenerative medicine techniques that not only restore healthiness to damaged tissues but can also improve the functionality of tissues impaired by simple aging.
Instead of taking prescription medications that often cause unwanted side effects, many people are now opting for regenerative medicine and pain management to relieve the inflammation, stiffness, and pain of the following common tissue injuries:
Regenerative medicine is also used to manage symptoms of chronic tissue diseases such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, heart disease, cancer, and lupus.
We believe each patient has unique health goals that cannot be addressed with a one-size-fits-all approach. That's why, as one of our patients, you will receive a treatment plan that exclusively focuses on your individual needs. Call today to schedule an in-depth consultation.