IF YOU HAD THE NUCLEAR LAUNCH CODES TO HEALING, THIS MIGHT BE IT

STEM CELL THERAPY

WHERE DO STEM CELLS COME FROM?

The the bulk of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) live in our bone marrow and adipose tissue. These reservoirs contain millions of cells. We refer to these cell populations as autologous (self), if you are the donor. Autologous cells contain your unique DNA profile.

Allogeneic (donor) sourced cells harvested from umbilical cords that contain Wharton’s jelly and placental tissue also contain robust sources of growth factors, proteins/peptides and immune modulators.

When applicable, we utilize autologous & allogeneic sources to ensure the highest quality and quantity of growth factors for the most effective treatment outcomes.

Stem Cell Therapy at Kona Regenerative Medicine Hawai'i

HOW DO STEM CELLS WORK?

We know through rigorous clinical research that mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) secrete powerful extracellular vesicles (Exosomes) that contain a wealth of information via growth factors, immune modulators, mRNA and microRNA. This biological information stimulates the self-healing cascade similar to platelet rich plasma.

MSCs have the fascinating ability to recruit other stem cells to jump into action aiding in the healing process. Traditional “stem cells” produced by the body are multi-potent which means they can transform into other cells - muscle cells, ligament cells, cartilage cells etc. But this is not the mechanism of action for tissue repair as previously thought. Mesenchymal stem cells launch a very complex array of tissue healing signals that accelerate the healing process, improving pain reduction and restoring tissue health.

WHAT IS AN ALLOGENEIC STEM CELL PRODUCT?

The biotech industry has expanded exponentially in recent years to offer various advanced products isolated from donated tissue sources like umbilical cords, Wharton’s jelly, placenta and cord blood. We can provide these growth factor rich products for our patients who may not be healthy candidates for autologous tissue donation or for those who wish to avoid the tissue donation process altogether.

WHAT CONDITIONS CAN BE TREATED?

MUSCULOSKELETAL | CHRONIC PAIN

  • SPINE - low back pain, herniated disc, sciatic pain, facet capsulitis, neck pain

  • PELVIS - SI joint pain, sacroiliitis ligament laxity or damage

  • HIP - osteoarthritis, labral tear, ligament laxity or damage

  • KNEE - osteoarthritis, meniscus injury, ligament damage (ACL, PCL, MCL, LCL), jumper’s knee, quadriceps tendonitis 

  • ANKLE - ligament sprain/damage

  • FOOT - plantar fasciitis

  • SHOULDER - rotator cuff tear, labrum tear, ligament damage, adhesive capsulitis, tendonitis, osteoarthritis 

  • ELBOW - tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis), golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis)

  • WRIST - carpal tunnel syndrome, ligament damage

  • AESTHETIC - Sexual optimization

Note some of these conditions may not require stem cell therapy and can be treated with prolotherapy, Exosomes and/or PRP.