Elbow pain
Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy, commonly known as tennis elbow, is a condition where the tendons in the outer part of the elbow experience tiny injuries that lead to degeneration. Despite its name, only about 10% of people with tennis elbow are actually tennis players. It's quite common among mature amateur tennis players, with 75% of them experiencing true tennis elbow.
This condition is also seen in individuals who play sports involving repetitive wrist movements like extension, radial deviation, and forearm rotation. Tennis elbow is more likely to affect people over 40 years old. The main complaints are pain, reduced grip strength, and difficulty in performing daily activities, which can significantly impact one's ability to play sports.
In tennis elbow, microscopic injuries lead to a reduction in tenocytes (specialized cells in tendons) due to cell death. This negatively impacts collagen synthesis, the essential building block of tendons. The disorder involves vascular proliferation and hyaline degeneration of specific tendons in the elbow.
Most individuals with tennis elbow get better within a year, even without treatment. Traditional approaches include physiotherapy and anti-inflammatory medication. Corticosteroid injections, although commonly used, provide temporary pain relief, and their long-term use may weaken tendons and increase the risk of rupture.
Mesenchymal stem cell treatment for elbow pain
Treatment of Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy (LET) can be challenging when nonoperative measures fall short. Introducing biological stimulation to break the cycle of tendon tearing and promote successful healing becomes an appealing option. The ultimate goal of biological treatments is to heal the tendon, minimize scar tissue formation, and enhance structural properties while reinforcing tensile strength.
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), known for their ability to self-renew and exist in an undifferentiated state, offer promise in this context. MSCs have garnered attention for their potential in improving tendon healing.
In vitro and in vivo studies provide evidence that MSCs may accelerate tendon healing and enhance its quality. Co-culture studies reveal that the cellular crosstalk triggers an up-regulation of tendon-related genes, suggesting a potential therapeutic effect for MSCs in tendinopathy.
At Revival Clinic, our ankle stem cell treatment involves a straightforward intraarticular injection of mesenchymal stem cells derived from umbilical cord tissue. This targeted approach is designed to harness the regenerative potential of these cells for intra-articular pathology within the elbow.
Had been thinking about getting Stem Cell therapy for many years now but couldn’t find the right place. But all was answered after getting in touch with Revival.
I spoke to George and we came up with a plan to help increase mobility and decrease the severe pain in my ankle.
He was brilliant along with all the staff, they all made me feel very comfortable and at ease during the procedure. It was swift and simple. I’m already feeling a big difference!
I’m glad I took the leap of faith and came to Revival for my treatment!
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