Los Angeles Spine Surgeon Gives Insight into How Stem Cells Can Relieve Back Pain
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) August 03, 2015 -- A July 13 article from The Daily Mail titled "Jab That Could Kill Back Pain: Injection of Stem Cells Found to Release Natural Painkiller That Can Last 'For Five Weeks'" discusses the use of stem cells to help relieve back pain in patients. According to the report, the new study showed that harvesting stem cell-rich bone marrow from the hip, known as bone marrow stromal cells (BMSCs), and injecting it into vertebral discs can help to repair the worn down discs and relieve lower back pain without surgery. Dr. Todd Gravori, a renowned neurosurgeon and director of ProMedSPINE in Los Angeles, talks about stem cells and how they can be used in a myriad of ways to help with spinal conditions.
“We have had great success using stem cells to help stop the progression of degenerative disc disease and even reverse its effects,” explained Dr. Gravori. “Stem cells are of great use in rebuilding worn-down discs over time, and many of our patients report a significant improvement in their quality of life following a stem cell treatment.”
Stem cells aren’t limited to helping restore discs that are beginning to degenerate. Other potential uses for stem cells in the field of back pain treatment include enhancing the effects of spinal fusion surgery through helping to grow new bone without needing a bone graft or bone donor, and helping to reduce the risk of infection following surgery. Plus, stem cells can help to reduce scarring.
“Stem cells have a wide variety of uses when it comes to spinal care and spinal surgery,” said Dr. Gravori. “We hope in the future that use of stem cells for non-invasive back pain relief and other uses becomes widespread, and that research continues to unlock new and innovative ways to use stem cells for the benefit of people suffering from spinal conditions.”
Conservative treatments, such as physical therapy, steroid injections, or the use of NSAIDs, are always tried before resorting to surgery, but many people do not benefit from these conservative methods. Spine surgery has become much safer and more effective with less recovery time over the years with the advent of minimally invasive endoscopic surgery, and the use of stem cells to enhance the effects of certain types of back surgery is a promising field that could make back surgery even more effective than it is already. Many doctors are turning to stem cells with the hopes of exploiting their regenerative properties for the benefit of their patients.
“The future of spinal surgery and back treatments lies with stem cells,” said Dr. Gravori. “As technology becomes more sophisticated and doctors learn more about what these cells are capable of, treatment for spinal conditions will be revolutionized.”
About ProMedSPINE
Based in Los Angeles, Todd Gravori, MD, FACS, QME is a board-certified spinal and neurosurgeon specializing in the treatment of back, neck, and spinal conditions via minimally invasive procedures. From each of his five boutique locations, Dr. Gravori offers comprehensive treatment including diagnosis, education, treatment, surgery, and aftercare. Dr. Gravori offers treatment for herniated discs, spinal instability, spinal deformity, spine tumors, brain tumors, meningioma, hematomas, cavernous malformations, and carpel tunnel. Unlike large hospitals, Dr. Gravori’s unique outpatient structure offers personalized care in a safe and controlled environment. To learn more about Dr. Gravori and his high-end outpatient facilities, visit the new website at http://www.ProMedSpine.com.
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