New Jersey Pain Management Clinic Offers Participation in Knee Arthritis Stem Cell Study

Bergen Countys Spine and Joint Center is offering NY and NJ patients an opportunity to participate in a unique research study.

Bergen County, NJ (PRWEB) November 06, 2012

The study is designed to assess treatment plans involving ASCs, or autologous adipose-derived stromal cells. These cells are non-embryonic, non-controversial stem cells harvested from the patients own adipose (fat) tissue. The cells will be extracted from an adipose tissue sample taken from the patients stomach, mixed with platelet rich plasma (a healing platelet-infused sample of the patients own blood), and administered via injection to the affected joint. The total number and frequency of injections will vary depending on each patients tissue, and the entire study will be carried out over approximately 6 months.

Participation in the study is available to men and women ages 18-80 with a diagnosis of osteoarthritis in the knee joint. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint condition which occurs when cushioning synovial fluid in the joints begins to wear away, impeding mobility and causing chronic pain. While any type of arthritis can be debilitating, osteoarthritis of the knees can interfere heavily with a persons ability to perform daily tasks and live a normal life. Stem cell therapy has taken a top position in the field of minimally-invasive pain management therapies; the treatment initially gained fame in 2011 when New York Yankees pitcher Bartolo Coln received stem cell injections to treat an injured shoulder and made a complete recovery in a matter of several weeks.

Administering ASC treatments at the Spine and Joint center (which also serves nearby Manhattan and New York) will be Dr. Damon Noto, a leading pain specialist in New Jersey with experience in providing stem cell therapy NYC and NJ patients can enjoy as an alternative to invasive surgical procedures. The study is IRB-certified, meaning that it has gained the approval of an independent review board and will be monitored during its execution to ensure the proper treatment and ethical handling of the individuals participating in the research. For more information, contact the Spine and Joint Center at (201) 288-7246.

About Spine and Joint Center

Spine and Joint Center specializes in providing minimally-invasive treatment options for common spine and joint problems including injection therapies, regenerative therapies, acupuncture, and more. For more information on stem cell therapy Manhattan treatment options or to schedule an appointment, visit http://www.spineandjointcenter.com/.

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