In certain situations, stem cell injections using umbilical cord blood may be recommended. The cord is rich in young stem cells and growth factors. It is much more common to use adult stem cells taken from the bone marrow, fat or blood.
Why Use Cord Blood in Stem Cell Therapy?
Cord blood is very rich in mesenchymal stem cells, which are beneficial for treating knee pain and other joint pain, acute athletic injuries, chronic pain and other conditions. Furthermore, these stem cells are quite young, and so they have an amazing capacity to become any type of cell in the body. The idea is that by injecting the stem cells sourced from the umbilical cord directly into the injured area, those cells may regenerate the damaged tissue there. For example, stem cells injected into an arthritic knee could stimulate the body’s healing response and potentially renew the damaged cartilage cells.
Where does the Umbilical Cord come from?
The umbilical cord blood is voluntarily donated by mothers. This is done with their consent and transparently. The umbilical cord is usually discarded regardless, and in this situation, the material can go to a good cause.
The blood is withdrawn from the umbilical cord and then safely stored, then tested for infectious disease and other issues. If it is safe to use, then it will be stored at a bank until someone uses it for stem cell therapy.
Learn More about Our Stem Cell Protocol
There are many ways stem cell therapy can be performed. Schedule a consultation to find out what will work for you and whether umbilical cord blood or your own adult stem cells make the most sense as a donor source.
