Orthopedic stem cell treatment involves using stem cells to treat degenerative orthopedic conditions such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. The treatment works by taking stem cells from one part of the body and injecting them into the bone, joint, or tissue that has become damaged due to age or disease. Stem cell treatment can help to treat joint diseases, sports injuries, knee pain, hip pain, and to relieve symptoms of chronic back pain. As the stem cells are taken from the patient's own body, there is not much risk of the body rejecting the cells when they are re-injected. Stem cells are unspecialized cells which are located throughout the body and are most commonly located in the body's fat. They function by dividing and developing into different types of specialized cells, in order to repair or replenish damaged cells. By using stem cell treatment, the stem cells can be manipulated and used in orthopedic treatment to repair damaged tissues, joints, cartilage, and bones. The extent to which the cells can develop into different cells is somewhat limited, depending on the type of cell or tissue which requires repairing. There are also a limited number of stem cells in the body, as stem cells deplete with age. Stem cell research and regenerative medicine is still a relatively new field of medicine and there are many different research methods being used, meaning some stem cell treatments are highly experimental, while others have been clinically approved but are still developing. As research continues, the method of treatment may change as new discoveries are made. One method of orthopedic stem cell treatment which has been clinically approved is to extract stem cells from the body using liposuction and use enzymes in a laboratory to extract the cells from their membrane. The stem cells are then re-injected into the body, into the required area of treatment which has damaged cells or tissues. Generally, the cells are re-injected into the body with a syringe, however the amount of cells and method of administration is still being tested. The amount of injections required is dependent on each individual patient. This method of treatment has been developed by the Center for Regenerative Medicine at ISAR Klinikum Munich. Recommended for Chronic back pain Joint disease Knee and hip pain Sports injuries Time requirements Number of days in hospital 1 . Patients will usually leave the hospital on the same day of treatment. Average length of stay abroad 3 - 5 days. Patients should check their travel plans with the specialist. As liposuction is performed, patients may need to wait a couple of days to lower the risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Stem cells are unspecialized cells which have the ability to divide and develop into specialized cells. Time requirements Number of days in hospital 1 . Patients will usually leave the hospital on the same day of treatment. Average length of stay abroad 3 - 5 days. Patients should check their travel plans with the specialist. As liposuction is performed, patients may need to wait a couple of days to lower the risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Time requirements Number of days in hospital 1 . Patients will usually leave the hospital on the same day of treatment. Average length of stay abroad 3 - 5 days. Patients should check their travel plans with the specialist. As liposuction is performed, patients may need to wait a couple of days to lower the risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Stem cells are unspecialized cells which have the ability to divide and develop into specialized cells.,

Before undergoing orthopedic stem cell treatment, the patient will meet with the doctor to discuss the procedure. The doctor will to run a number of tests in order to ensure that the patient is a suitable candidate for treatment. Tests may include an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan, CT (computed tomography) scan, or X-ray. Patients will likely be advised to refrain from eating or drinking in the hours preceding the treatment, in order to prepare for the general anesthetic. However, this does not apply to all patients, as the procedure may be performed under local anesthetic.,

The patient is administered with a general or local anesthetic and the surgeon will begin by performing the mini-liposuction. The specialist will choose an area with a suitable level of fat, such as the abdomen. The liposuction tube is inserted and a small amount of fat is collected for treatment in the laboratory. The amount of fat taken and the length of time the procedure takes differs from a normal liposuction procedure, as only a small amount of fat is needed. In the laboratory, enzymes are used to isolate the stem cells from the body fat. The stem cells are then injected back into the body into the tissue where it is needed using a syringe. Depending on the orthopedic condition being treated, the stem cells may be directly injected into the bone. The stem cells can be extracted via liposuction, isolated, and then re-injected into the target area in one session, all while the patient is under general anesthetic. If a local anesthetic is used, the patient will dress while the stem cells are treated in the lab and then cells are then injected into the area of treatment. If the treatment is successful, patients should notice effects after one treatment session. In some cases, the specialist may recommend a longer course of treatment. Anesthesia General or local anesthetic. The stem cells are isolated using enzymes and injected into the body to replenish/replace damaged cells.,