Much of the focus on stem cell therapies until now has been on neurological and cognitive conditions, as well as conditions that are more widespread, like diabetes and stroke. However, our bodies have particular trouble regenerating bone tissue, so it is surprising that little stem cell research until now has focused on orthopedic applications. We look at the possibilities for future Thailand stem cell therapies for orthopedic patients.

Orthopedic surgeons treat conditions like musculoskeletal trauma, degenerative human diseases like osteoporosis, tumors, and infections in bone tissue, sports injuries and congenital conditions. Procedures such as arthroscopy, knee replacement, fracture repair, tendon repair and hip repair are common for orthopedic surgeons, and most of these could at least be assisted by stem cell transplants. Some conditions are natural initial focuses, however.

While there are many more controversial therapies where embryonic stem cells need to be used, orthopedic applications would generally utilize autologous human adult stem cells. The term 'autologous' refers to the fact that they are derived from the patient themselves, so there is no risk of tissue rejection. The key difference between these and other stem cell therapies in Thailand is that the source for cells would be bone marrow, rather than stomach fat.

The conditions for which orthopedic surgeons are most interested in stem cell transplants include avascular necrosis and non-healing, non-union fractures. The current approaches to these conditions are often very invasive and physical, including open surgery and the introduction of screws and physical holds. However, the application of adult stem cell cures to these problems is still in the research stages, with a few groups around the world currently conducting animal studies.

The trials that are now being conducted involve creating a cavity in part of the broken or necrotic bone with a cannulated drill. Human adult stem cells are harvested from a patient's own bone marrow, by spinning around 120cc of marrow to obtain around 20cc of stem cells. The cells are not multiplied, but simply re-injected. In future Thailand stem cell therapies, the cells should then use the nourishment available from the vasculature and blood supply to grow and differentiate into bone tissue. Necrotic tissue surrounding the stem cell infused tissue would act as a scaffold; there is no need to remove any dead tissue. The ability to leave existing tissue in place makes the procedure even less invasive.

Trials have so far focused on avascular necrosis. However, non-union that are resistant to traditional form of intervention after injury is another major orthopedic area where stem cell transplants show potential. Growth factors are currently used, but there are complications for some patients. If various studies go well, non-union fractures may be able to be healed with the help of stem cells in around 10 years. Future stem cell benefits according to stem cell therapy providers in Thailand could include the regeneration of cartilage, and even the repair of missing chunks of bone after injury or gunshot wounds.

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