Adult Stem Cells For Tissue Regeneration

Avascular Necrosis (AVN) is a condition where a joint does not get the blood supply it needs and, as a result forms bone cysts.  It is estimated that doctors see about 10,000-20,000 new cases of osteonecrosis each year.  Unfortunately this is treated by hip replacement surgery.  This is a painful procedure with prolonged recovery time.  The hip prostheses have limited lifespans, and as AVN is primarily a disease of the young, often requires a revision surgery.

An alternative to hip surgery for AVN is stem cell transplant.  This eliminates the need for pain after hip surgery and hip surgery recovery.  At Regenerative Sciences in Colorado, they are transplanting autologous mesenchymal stem cells as a treatment alternative to AVN