Medica Stem Cells: Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

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Table of Content

1. WHAT IS REGENERATIVE THERAPY?
2. WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE FULL TREATMENT PACKAGE?
3. WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF REGENERATIVE TREATMENT
   VS SURGERY?
4. CAN YOU TREAT MORE THAN ONE AREA AT A TIME?
5. WHAT ARE THE NEXT STEPS IF I'M INTERESTED?
6. WHO WILL MY CONSULTATION BE WITH, AND WHAT TO
   EXPECT?
7. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AUTOLOGOUS VS
   ALLOGENEIC CELLS?
8. WHERE DO THE CELLS FOR THE TREATMENT COME FROM?
9. DOES MY AGE MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
10. DO ASPIRIN AND NSAIDS AFFECT PRP TREATMENT?

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WHAT IS REGENERATIVE THERAPY?

• Regenerative Therapy utilises biologic material
  harvested directly from the patients body to
  help heal disease and injury. It is a minimally
  invasive, non-surgical, safe same-day procedure.
  The Consultant will decide which line of
  Regenerative Therapy is most suited to your case.
• The options are
• Platelet-rich plasma PRP therapy
• Adipose-derived Cell Therapy
• Mesenchymal Cell therapy
• Prolotherapy
• GOLDIC treatment
• IV Cell therapy

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WHAT IS REGENERATIVE THERAPY?

• It may be a combination of more than one
  treatment protocol in some instances. However,
  for some patients, the complete protocol is a
  series of injections in several treatment
  sessions. The treatment choice is at the
  consultants discretion and is based on your
  case.
• Please note that some treatments may not be
  available at your nearest Medica Stem Cells
  clinic. Please get in touch with us for more
  information.

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WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE FULL TREATMENT PACKAGE?

• The full treatment package is available only at
  Medica Stem Cells clinics in Ireland and includes
  Regenerative treatment and physiotherapy support.
  
• Personalised post-treatment care is also part of
  the package, including detailed post-treatment
  instruction manuals and orthotic assessment if
  required in your case.

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WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF REGENERATIVE TREATMENT
VS SURGERY?

• The advantages of Regenerative treatment compared
  to surgery are
• No general anaesthetic only local anaesthesia
  is used in Regenerative treatments.
• Reduced downtime much shorter recovery time
  compared to surgery.
• Fewer risks involved no risk of surgery
  complications such as reaction to general
  anaesthesia, shock, haemorrhage, cardiac arrest
  and others.
• No wounds or scars as Regenerative treatment is
  injection-based.
• 100 natural treatment, no risk of rejection as
  your own cells are used.

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CAN YOU TREAT MORE THAN ONE AREA AT A TIME?

• It is possible to treat more than one area in the
  same session.
• However, it would be at the advice of the doctor
  based on your unique case.
• Medica Stem Cells Clinics procedures offer a
  choice of treatment protocols most suitable to
  the patient to ensure the best possible outcome.
• The doctor considers many factors like your age,
  lifestyle, existing conditions, comorbidities and
  any other relevant factors.

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WHAT ARE THE NEXT STEPS IF I'M INTERESTED?

• You can call us from the UK on 44 (0) 20 8168
  2000, Ireland on 353 (0) 1 298 8000 or INDIA 91
  91060 92301 to book a consultation or request a
  callback today to schedule an appointment with
  one of the clinics.

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WHO WILL MY CONSULTATION BE WITH, AND WHAT TO
EXPECT?

• You will see one of our expert orthopaedic
  surgeons and consultants.
• Our specialist will discuss your medical history
  during the consultation to find out more about
  your symptoms, examine the problem joint, and
  identify the source of the pain and any mobility
  issues.
• A diagnostic investigation will be arranged for
  you if required, usually an MRI.
• Furthermore, the consultant will discuss all the
  treatment options with you, along with their
  potential benefits and any risks.

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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AUTOLOGOUS VS
ALLOGENEIC CELLS?

• Autologous cells are cells that come from the
  same patient your own body.
• Allogeneic cells are donated cells like cord
  blood, amniotic membrane, placenta or dental
  pulp, and these come from a donor patient, not
  your own body.
• At Medica Stem Cells Clinics, we only use
  autologous cells.

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WHERE DO THE CELLS FOR THE TREATMENT COME FROM?

• The cells for Regenerative treatments are
  harvested from your own body.
• Cells are obtained from adipose (fat) tissue in
  your abdominal region or thigh.
• And bone marrow aspirate is taken from your hip
  bone called Iliac crest.
• The procedure is performed under local
  anaesthetic and is usually no more or less
  unpleasant than a visit to the dentist.

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DOES MY AGE MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

• Regenerative therapy is an exciting new treatment
  approach to help people suffering from chronic
  pain conditions, and it has no age limit.
• Research has shown that older age does not
  adversely impact the outcome.

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DO ASPIRIN AND NSAIDS AFFECT PRP TREATMENT?

• Yes, Aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
  medication (NSAIDs) suppress the initial healing
  responses that are important in maximizing
  treatment benefits in PRP therapy.
• It is best to discontinue all NSAIDs two weeks
  before and after the PRP procedure to get the
  best possible outcomes of the procedure.
• If you are purchasing over the counter
  medication, please always ask the pharmacist to
  be sure there are no anti-inflammatories present.
  
• However, always discuss with your doctor before
  stopping any medication!
• Read more here on the effects of Aspirin and
  NSAIDs in PRP treatment.