Rotator Cuff Tears
The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint and help to stabilize and move the shoulder. The rotator cuff is made up of four muscles: the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis. These muscles work together to help lift and rotate the arm, and they are essential for many everyday activities, such as lifting objects, reaching overhead, and throwing.
Rotator cuff tears can be caused by a variety of factors, including acute injury, degeneration, and chronic overuse.
Acute injury: Rotator cuff tears can occur as a result of an acute injury, such as a fall, a motor vehicle accident, or a sports injury. These types of injuries can cause the tendon or muscle to tear or become detached from the bone.
Degeneration: As we age, the tendons in the rotator cuff can degenerate and weaken, making them more susceptible to tearing. This type of tear is often called a degenerative tear and is more common in people over the age of 40.
Chronic overuse: Chronic overuse of the shoulder joint, such as repetitive overhead lifting or throwing, can also cause the rotator cuff tendons to weaken and eventually tear.
Other factors that may increase the risk of a rotator cuff tear include:
- Family history of rotator cuff tears
- Poor posture
- Poor shoulder biomechanics
- Tobacco use
- Certain medical conditions, such as diabetes or thyroid disease
Symptoms of a rotator cuff injury may include pain, weakness, and limited range of motion in the shoulder. Treatment for a rotator cuff injury may involve physical therapy, regenerative treatments and medications to manage pain and inflammation, and in some cases, surgery to repair the damaged tendon or muscle.
It’s important to seek medical attention if you are experiencing shoulder pain, weakness, or limited range of motion, as these may be signs of a rotator cuff tear or other shoulder injury.
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How does it work?
Stem cells are special cells that have the ability to develop into different types of cells in the body, such as muscle, bone, and cartilage cells. By harvesting these cells from the patient’s own bone marrow, they can be injected into the damaged area to promote healing and tissue regeneration.
During the painless procedure, a small amount of bone marrow is typically taken from the patient’s hip bone using a needle. The bone marrow is then processed to isolate the stem cells, which are then injected into the affected area using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement.
While it may not provide immediate pain relief, it provides long-term benefits and improves overall function and quality of life. If you are considering this treatment option, it is important to book your FREE consultation with us to determine if it is right for you.
How Can Regenerative Medicine Treatments Help To Treat Rotator Cuff Tear?
Regenerative medicine treatments can potentially help to treat rotator cuff tears by promoting the body’s natural healing processes and stimulating tissue repair and regeneration.
One regenerative medicine approach that has shown promise in treating rotator cuff tears is platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy. PRP is a concentrated solution of platelets, growth factors, and other bioactive molecules that are derived from the patient’s own blood. The PRP solution is prepared by spinning the patient’s blood in a centrifuge to separate out the platelets and growth factors. The resulting PRP solution can then be injected directly into the site of the rotator cuff tear, where it can help to stimulate tissue repair and regeneration.
Another regenerative medicine approach that may be used to treat rotator cuff tears is stem cell therapy. Stem cells are cells that have the ability to differentiate into a variety of different cell types, including muscle, bone, and cartilage cells. Stem cells can be isolated from the patient’s own body (autologous stem cells) or obtained from a donor (allogeneic stem cells). Once harvested, the stem cells can be processed and injected directly into the site of the rotator cuff tear, where they can help to stimulate tissue repair and regeneration.
Other regenerative medicine approaches for treating rotator cuff tears may include the use of growth factors, cytokines, and other bioactive molecules that are designed to stimulate tissue repair and regeneration.
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What are Stem Cells?
Stem cells are your body’s raw materials basically, the building blocks for all other cells. They’re special because they can:
1. Divide and make more copies of themselves (self-renew).
2. Turn into specialized cells like muscle, bone, nerve, skin, or blood cells (differentiate).
Think of them like the body’s repair system. If you get injured or sick, stem cells can go to the area and help regenerate damaged tissue.
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