Here are five takeaways:
1. The regenerative medicine treatment is partially covered by insurance and performed by board certified orthopedic specialists.
2. The regenerative medicine procedures at Center of Regenerative Orthopedics are all outpatient and entail very little risk.
3. One of the options for treatment is bone marrow derived stem cell therapy. In this procedure, material is harvested from the patient, and therefore, has no rejection risk and minimal infection potential. There are stem cells, growth factors and platelets in the material which facilitates repair and regeneration of the damaged rotator cuff.
4. Surgery for rotator cuff injuries entails significant risks and lengthy rehab time frames, but with the latest advancements in stem cell therapy, surgery can often be avoided.
5. Most insurance plans will cover part of the cost of treatment.
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