Adult Stem Cells

Stem Cell Orthopedic Injections Utilizing Adult Stem Cells

Stem cell orthopedic injections are becoming more widely used by orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine specialists, such as Dr. Jervis Yau, for treating joint injuries. Early clinical data has shown that adult stem cells are a safe and effective treatment option for chronic tendon injuries, acute ligament and muscle injuries and for articular cartilage injuries in joints affected by arthritis. Dr. Yau offers stem cell injections to patients living in the Santa Barbara, Goleta, Santa Maria and Ventura, California communities who are searching for the latest forms of regenerative medicine.

An Overview on Stem Cell Injections

Bone marrow aspirate concentrate, commonly known as BMAC, is an autologous stem cell therapy used to accelerate the healing process injury.

BMAC is classified as an autologous therapy since it uses a patient’s own mesenchymal adult stem cells, which greatly reduces the risk of immune rejection and infection.

Harvesting of Adult Stem Cells

A large portion of the body’s adult stem cells are found in bone marrow. In order for stem cell orthopedic injections to be performed, Dr. Yau must harvest stem cells from the patient’s body. A sample of bone marrow is drawn from the pelvis, and spun through a special machine designed to separate human blood into a combination of adult stem cells, platelets, white blood cells and red blood cells. The combination of healing agents are concentrated and injected directly into the injured tissue to promote regeneration and accelerate healing.

Common Uses of Stem Cell Orthopedic Injections

Dr. Yau offers adult stem cell therapy to patients suffering from a wide number of orthopedic and sports injuries. Stem cell orthopedic injections are commonly used to accelerate healing and promote regeneration when the body experiences:

Tendon injuries
Cartilage injuries
Muscle injuries
Degenerative joint conditions, such as osteoarthritis

Patients living in the Santa Barbara, Goleta, Santa Maria and Ventura, California area interested in stem cell orthopedic injections utilizing adult stem cells are encouraged to contact the office of Dr. Jervis Yau, orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist.

Jervis Yau, MD

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17 reviews

Bea T.

Sep 25, 2018

by Bea T. on Jervis Yau, MD

Dr. Yau has a great bedside manner!

Tripped over the family dog and Injured my left rotator cuff, etc. while evacuating from the Thomas Fire. Dr. Yau has a great bedside manner, is very compassionate and patiently worked with me during my long and extensive recovery.

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Austin Curtis

Mar 14, 2018

by Austin Curtis on Jervis Yau, MD

He is one of the rare Doctors who has skill AND bedside manner

Dr. Yau is considered a Saint in our household after all he has done for our little girl. She was in a major limb threatening crush accident and luckily, Dr. Yau was on call that day at Cottage Hospital. He is one of the rare Doctors who has skill AND bedside manner. I hope he has the most success and blessings in life.

Wendy S.

Oct 9, 2017

by Wendy S. on Jervis Yau, MD

He is a great surgeon in my opinion

I tore my conjoint hamstring muscle completely from the hip and needed surgery to re-attach it. I received the MRI results late on a Friday afternoon. My primary doctor was out of town and I was unable to get a recommendation from the physician I did see. This is a relatively rare injury so finding a surgeon that has performed this procedure before was quite difficult. I spent the weekend researching doctors and I was very lucky to see a review from a previous patient, Monika who had the same surgery the year before. After calling several people for referrals I received recommendations from two Orthopedic physicians and an Anesthesiologist. They all agreed the doctor to see was Dr. Yau in Santa Barbara, California.
I called Dr. Yau's office and got an appointment for the same day! He scheduled surgery for the following week. It has now been five months since the operation and I've been hiking, and exercising as intensively as I did before my accident.
I was 59 when I had the surgery and I'm very glad that I did! Dr. Yau is honest, humble and kind. He is a great surgeon in my opinion. I highly recommend him!

Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon & Sports Medicine Specialist

Stem Cell Orthopedic Injections Utilizing Adult Stem Cells

An Overview on Stem Cell Injections

Harvesting of Adult Stem Cells

Common Uses of Stem Cell Orthopedic Injections

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