In recent years, the use of the patient’s own biology to resolve his or her own lesions has undergone considerable progress. Within these techniques, the ones that have experienced the greatest diffusion are the use of growth factors and stem cells.
Regenerative Medicine is key to solve degenerative problems such as the degradation of the intervertebral disc, since the discs cannot regenerate by themselves, this being one of the most important causes of limiting pain.
The intervertebral disc is the one that performs the cushioning function between the vertebrae and allows the flexibility of the spine. Its degeneration produces in most cases chronic low back pain.
The treatment of intervertebral disc disease through mesenchymal stem cells is very promising, as these stem cells have:
- Anti-inflammatory capacity with great potential to repair the affected tissue.
- They eliminate pain, as they help in the recovery of bone degenerative discopathies.
Mesenchymal stem cells are obtained from adipose tissue, mainly from the abdominal wall, a common area of fat deposit and quick access.
Benefits of treating intervertebral disc disease using mesenchymal stem cells
The pioneering Lipocell® system is a new generation technology that maximizes the regenerative action of adipose tissue with minimal tissue manipulation when extracting adult stem cells.
The surgical procedure is performed on an outpatient basis. Once the liposuction and subsequent processing have been performed, the product obtained is implanted in the area to be treated.
Postoperative period after mesenchymal stem cell treatment
The postoperative period after this treatment is perfectly compatible with the patient’s return to daily life, although it is recommended that the patient should keep a relative rest after the intervention for a week.
Subsequently, the medical team will establish physiotherapy and rehabilitation protocols for the patient to accompany recovery.