NOTE - Due to Current FDA Recommendations We Are Not Offering This Services Anymore
Hours of Operations
| Monday-Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Allograft Tissue Therapy Denver, Colorado
Stem cells are unique naiive cells that have the ability to become different types of cell types such as muscle, skin, bone, and nerves.
There are different types of stem cells that our body posses including Neuro (nerve), Epithelial (skin), Endothelial (GI tract), Hematopoietic (blood), and Mesenchymal (connective tissue).
The vast majority of Regenerative treatment or Allograft Tissue Therapy today uses two types: Hematopoietic (HSC) and Mesenchymal (MSC). There is a ton of research that has demonstrated that these cells can be used safely and efficaciously.
Most people do not realize that we have been using Regenerative treatment or Allograft Tissue Therapy for years. In 1956 the first bone marrow transplant was performed to save the life of a twin with Leukemia (a blood cancer).
Bone Marrow Transplant is Regenerative medicine because it contains certain types of stem cells.
Over the last 20 years, this field has aggressively grown in both understanding, acceptance, and advancement in the development of various therapeutic modalities to potentially treat a plethora of medical ailments. If you are looking for Allograft Tissue Therapy near me? then you can trust R2 Medical.
What is a Stem Cell?
A mesenchymal stem cell is a primitive cell with the ability to:
- Reduce Inflammation
- Fight Apoptosis (Cell Death)
- Differentiate into Multiple Tissues
Muscle
Bone Fat
Cartilage - Self Replicate
The Human Umbilical Cord
- Outer Covering
- Cord Lining WJ
- Intermediate WJ
- Perivascular WJ
- The 3 vessels
- WJ = Wharton’s Jelly
Types of Stem Cells
Allograft Cells. Donated Umbilical Cord Blood and Wharton’s Jelly. These cells are harvested from the cord blood of umbilical cords.
Cord Blood
- Young, immature stem cell population – Mostly HSC’s
- Very low risk of graft vs host disease (autoimmune)
- Long history of efficacy (since the 1950’s used to treat Leukemia)
- Great for blood cell regeneration and angiogenesis (blood vessels)
Wharton’s Jelly
- Young, immature stem cell population – Mostly MSC’s
- Very low risk of graft vs host disease (autoimmune)
- Long history of efficacy
- Great for connective tissue cell regeneration (muscle, tendon, cartilage, bone)
These cells are harvested from a the tissue product within the umbilical cord that surrounds the cord vessels (2 arteries and 1 vein). It has a very high concentration of MSC and very little other cellular products present.
Autograft Therapy
Tissue obtained from self. Marrow and Adipose (fat)
Pros
- No risk of infection from the tissue
- No risk of graft vs host disease (autoimmune)
- Long history of efficacy
Cons
- Procedural: pain and risk for infection
- “Old Cells”: less effective cells
- Few cells: bone marrow has less than fat derived stem cells
Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy
Adipose tissue (fat) aspiration
Ethical and Moral Concerns
There is a misconception when it comes to the moral and ethical controversy regarding the use of Stem Cells for therapeutic benefit.
This controversy is due to the use of “Stem Cell” as a global description. Stem cells come from various tissues including Embryonic, Fetal, Umbilical, and ones own native stem cells.
Embryonic and Fetal stem cells are not allowed to be used in the United States and almost all First World Countries due to the ethical issues surrounding these tissues.
In addition to ethical and moral issues, these tissues if used can be dangerous. They are dangerous because they can potentially develop into any tissue including whole organs and organisms and can actually cause cancers if used.
Umbilical stem cells are derived from the after-birth products subsequent to the normal (vaginal or cesarean section) delivery of a baby. Historically, some people have chosen to have the cord blood cryopreserved for potential future use.
Otherwise, these incredible tissues have been discharged as waste until recent years. Our understanding of these tissues grows every day.
In the some 50,000 documented MSC stem cell treatments performed, there has never been a serious adverse reaction due to the stem cell itself, making it a very powerful and safe treatment option.
Stem Cell Uses (this is a partial list and use expands every day)
- Musculoskeletal: bones, cartilage, disc, ligament, tendon, muscle regeneration for acute and chronic pathology and/or injury
- Leukemia
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Hair growth
- and more
- Autism
- Duchennes Muscle Dsytrophy
- Pulmonary: Emphysema and COPD
- Aesthetics: facial rejuvenation and face lifts
- Anti aging effects and generalized wellnes
- Hair growth
- and more
Take Home Message
- Stem cell, especially MSC, therapy is safe
- Stem cells are effective
- Unfortunately, like all medical treatment medalists, it does not help everyone
- MSC’s are the most appropriate cell type to use for connective tissues disorders (bones, cartilage, ligaments, tendons, etc)
- The umbilical cord has the most robust (effective) lineage of stem cells
- Wharton’s Jelly (part of the cord) has the greatest number of MSC available
R2 Medical Clinic for Allograft Tissue Therapy
Located in the Tech Center, R2 Medical Clinic is a leading provider of allograft tissue treatment in Denver, Colorado. Our experienced and passionate doctors in Colorado Springs and staff provide amazing regenerative medicine and allograft tissue therapy treatment options for a variety of medical issues. We provide allograft tissue treatment at Denver, Aurora, Castle Rock and Arvada/Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
R2 Medical, Allograft Tissue Therapy clinic provides treatment and assist in the healing process for :
- Joint pain
- Knee pain
- Low back pain
- Rotator cuff pain
- Knee replacement
Allograft Tissue Therapy
R2 Medical Clinic
1873 South Bellaire St Suite 1215,
Denver, CO 80222
Call us: (720) 640-2333
Mail us: information@r2medicalclinic.com
