The rotator cuff is a series of four tendons that control the shoulder’s rotation and stabilization. Injury and degeneration are the two main causes of rotator cuff tears. A bad fall or sports injury can cause a muscle tendon to pull away from the bone. If you can’t recall an accident or injury that caused the onset of your shoulder pain, you may have another type of rotator cuff injury called tendinosis. This is when a tendon gradually wears down over time due to ageing or over-use. Rotator cuff injuries vary in severity. Sometimes wear and tear of the joint surface, known as shoulder arthritis, is associated with tendon damage. The precise injection of pre-differentiated stem cells into the affected tendons and the joint space provides new material to repair, rebuild and remodel damaged tissue, thereby relieving pain and improving function.
With a rotator cuff tear, pain is centered around the front corner of the shoulder and radiates outwards into your neck, back or upper arm. You may have limited movement and be unable to lift the affected arm up in front of you. Simple activities like washing your hair, reaching high cupboards and hanging up the laundry can become a struggle. A rotator cuff injury can cause a dull ache in the shoulder that worsens at night.
Before starting cell therapy, patients undergo a clinical evaluation that is complemented with MRI or ultrasound assessment.
Two types of cells are needed for the treatment: stem cells and tissue-specific effector lymphocytes. The stem cells are extracted from subcutaneous fat, which is done by performing a micro liposuction procedure that only needs local anesthesia. Immune cells are obtained from the patient's peripheral blood.
The collected fat is processed to isolate and expand the stem cells. The combination of the stem cells and the tissue specific effector lymphocytes facilitates the pre differentiation of the stem cells into the specific cells that the tissue needs to repair the damage.
The pre-diferenciated stem cells toghether with tissue-specific lymphocytes are injected into the damage tendons and, if it is nessesary into the joint space. The procedure is performed using local anaesthesia under ultrasound guidance. Most patients are able to resume their normal activities with minimal interruption. A slight swelling or mild discomfort at the injection site may occur, but these symptoms typically resolve within a few days, allowing for a smooth recovery.Depending on the severity of the damage patients may need one or two injections of stem cells. Control images will be taken after this period to evaluate the process. If deemed necessary, the treatment can be repeated
The tendons respond very well to the stem cell treatment. In most cases the pain disappears completely, and full mobility is restored. In addition, control images show a recovery of the quality of the damaged structures.
Our Therapy offers a range of benefits, including its minimally invasive nature, rapid recovery time, and potential to support the body’s natural healing processes. By utilizing the patient’s own regenerative cells, this treatment promotes tissue repair and may help reduce pain and inflammation in the affected joint.
Say goodbye to joint discomfort and hello to renewed mobility with Moviglia Method. Our experienced team is ready to guide you every step of the way, helping you achieve lasting relief and a better quality of life.
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