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Orthopedic Stem Cell Type and Extra Cellular Matrix Research Summary (1997 - 2021)

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Chris Centeno, MD - Some physicians and scientists argue that we don’t have much research supporting the use of stem cells to treat orthopedic conditions. Here I list all significant publications from the late 90s through May, 2021. The list was complied by running various searches on body parts and various cell types on PubMed. Each circle represents a research study and is hyperlinked to the abstract in the U.S. National Library of Medicine or the full text article. The main author is listed, the area of treatment, the number of patients involved, and the type of stem cells used. The scalpel or injection icons represent the three types of delivery techniques: injection, surgical, or both. The shape of the icon denotes cell source (circle=bone marrow, square=adipose, triangle=birth tissues). I have also included amniotic ECM (Extra Cellular Matrix) papers, as these tissues contain no live and functional cells, but instead act as growth factors and extracellular matrix. Regenexx public...

Stem Cell Therapy for Back Pain and Clinical Trials 2019 / 2020

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If you are looking for information related to stem cell, back pain and clinical trials, you've come to the right place. We have compiled and summarised essential information on back pain and degenerative disc disease below in layman's terms so that you can understand, clearer, less confused, less overwhelmed and make a better informed decision, either for yourself or your loved ones. When people have back pain, the best thing to do is to look for the best advice from a trusted qualified medical doctor or a family physician. That means going to the doctor to find out the cause (diagnosis) of their back pain and better understand where their back pain is coming from. You might also be wondering what type of 'doctors' that you should consult. There are many 'healthcare providers' involved in this 'back pain' ecosystem i.e. spine surgeons, radiologists, orthopaedic surgeons, physiotherapists, physical therapists, chiropractors and the list goes on. Back ...

Orthopedic Disorders in Children | Orthopedic Surgeons

Most private and government hospital have resident orthopedic surgeons . If you suspect that your child has got one of the following orthopedic conditions, do get a referral from your GP, family doctor or your pediatrician. What are some common orthopedic conditions in children? Bowlegs This happens when your child stands with his feet and ankles together but his knees remain far apart. Bowlegs are usually physiological, meaning that they will straighten when your child starts to walk and by age three, most children grow out of this condition.However, if bowlegs persist beyond the age of three years, further assessment is needed to exclude underlying pathological causes. Knock-knees This is a condition where the legs curve in at the knees so much that the ankles are separated when your child tries to stand with his feet together. Many children become knock-kneed between the ages of three and five. When they are about six years old, the body straightens naturally and most ch...