<p class="mainbody">Stem cells are unique cells in the body that can transform themselves and give rise to more specialized cells that the body uses. Stem cells receive a signal from the body to develop into specialized cells like muscle, tendon, ligament, cartilage and bone.&nbsp; Stem cells function as the body&rsquo;s repair mechanism to replace old cells or to heal damaged cells.</p> <p class="mainbody"><strong>ADULT STEM CELLS </strong>are used in our work. These are not stem cells from embryos or fetuses and there are no ethical considerations or controversies surrounding their use.&nbsp; The adult stem cells we work with are collected from the patient&rsquo;s own bone marrow by physicians or veterinarians at the time of the procedure. Stem cells from humans are collected from the patient&rsquo;s pelvis.&nbsp; Equine stem cells are harvested from the horse&rsquo;s breast bone.&nbsp; Canine stem cells are gathered from leg bones or the pelvis.&nbsp; During the collection of bone marrow- derived stem cells, platelet growth factors from the marrow are also collected. Stem cells and platelet growth factors work synergistically to promote healing.</p> <p class="mainbody">We <strong><a href="javascript:;" onclick="MM_openTopBrWindow('popup_tech_stemcells01.html','pop','resizable=yes,width=490,height=260')">process</a></strong> the stem cells and the physician or veterinarian then administers them to the injured area.&nbsp;&nbsp; Because the adult stem cells are autologous (taken from the patient&rsquo;s own body) disease transmission or rejection issues are avoided.&nbsp; The final product the patient receives consists of concentrated stem cells and platelet rich plasma. The benefits of stem cell therapy are similar to those of platelet gel.</p>
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