An Overview on Stem Cell Joint Injections

The human body is placed under a great amount of stress every day while performing normal tasks, work-related movements and sports movements. As the body ages, or is put under extreme repetitive stress, the joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles may be injured. Dr. Jervis Yau offers stem cell therapy (more accurately mesenchymal signaling cell therapy) as a treatment option for patients living in Santa Barbara, Goleta, Santa Maria and Ventura, California. Stem cell therapy is an office-based treatment that aims to promote regeneration and accelerate healing for various types of musculoskeletal injury.

What are Stem Cells?

Stem cells (mesenchymal signaling cells) are what the body depends on for healing after injury. They also serve to maintain healthy tissues through normal cell turnover during activities of daily living.  Autologous adult stem cells (autograft) are harvested from a patient’s pelvis.

What Orthopedic Injuries can Stem Cell Therapy Treat?

Stem Cell–Based Signaling (MSC) injections are gaining popularity as a safe, effective and non-surgical treatment option for various orthopedic injuries including, but not limited to the following:

  • Tendon injuries
  • Ligament injuries
  • Muscle injuries
  • Fractures
  • Osteoarthritis

How are MSC-Stem Cell Injections Performed?

Adult autologous stem cell-derived MSC therapy involves harvesting a small amount of bone marrow directly from the patient’s pelvis. Once the sample is collected, it will be spun at high speeds in a centrifuge to separate the autologous stem cells, platelets, plasma, white blood cells and red blood cells. Dr. Yau will then combine the healing agents and inject them directly into the damaged area. The healing agents will work in unison to accelerate healing and promote tissue regeneration.

It is important to note that stem cell therapy is not appropriate for all patients. Dr. Yau typically recommends these injections to patients with ongoing symptoms due to soft tissue and bone injuries, as well as patients with osteoarthritis where complete collapse of the joint is not present.

If you live in the Santa Barbara, Goleta, Santa Maria and Ventura, California communities and would like more details on mesenchymal signaling cell “adult stem cell” therapy, or would like to determine if stem cell injections will treat your injury, please contact the office of Dr. Jervis Yau.

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About the Author: Jevis Yau, MD

About Dr. Jervis Yau Dr. Jervis Yau is a sports medicine specialist and board-certified orthopedic surgeon serving the Santa Barbara, Goleta, Santa Maria, and Ventura communities. He is fellowship-trained in orthopedic sports medicine and specializes in shoulder, knee, hip, elbow, and ankle conditions. Dr. Yau is a team physician for UC Santa Barbara Athletics, Westmont College, and multiple high schools. He is an active member of the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) and has authored peer-reviewed research in sports medicine and minimally invasive surgery. Learn more about his approach to minimally invasive surgery, read patient success stories, or request a consultation with Dr. Yau.