Orthopedic Stem Cell Therapy

Uses of Stem Cells in Orthopedic Medicine

Millions of people are affected by orthopedic injuries and chronic joint conditions around the world. In fact, they are one of the most common reasons individuals schedule a doctor’s appointment. In his orthopedic practice, treating patients from Denver, Vail and the Aspen, Colorado areas, Dr. Matthew Provencher treats countless patients suffering from ACL tears, rotator cuff injuries, meniscus tears and biceps tendon injuries. These patients now have an innovative, non-surgical treatment option available to them known as orthopedic stem cell therapy. The uses of stem cells range from tendon injuries to bone fractures to easing osteoarthritis symptoms.

Common Uses of Stem Cells by Dr. Matthew Provencher

Orthopedic stem cell therapy may be an ideal treatment option in patients who have exhausted conservative measures and are looking to prolong or eliminate the need for surgery. Common uses of stem cells in orthopedic medicine include:

Treating bone fractures
Healing soft tissue injuries involving ligaments, tendons and muscles
Easing the symptoms of osteoarthritis

Adult stem cells are naturally present throughout the human body and have the ability to regenerate tissue, as well as to create new cells in healthy tissue to accelerate healing, following an orthopedic injury or from joint overuse.

How Orthopedic Stem Cell Therapy is Performed

Adult stem cells, also known as autologous stem cells, have the natural ability to accelerate healing and promote regeneration after an orthopedic injury. These adult stem cells are extracted from a patient’s own body to help significantly reduce the risk of tissue rejection, infection and disease transmission.

Dr. Provencher begins orthopedic stem cell therapy by extracting a small bone marrow sample directly from the patient. This is commonly drawn from the Pelvisregion. The collected sample is then spun in a special machine known as a centrifuge to separate the platelets, adult stem cells and white blood cells. The combination of these three healing agents is then injected into the injured area. Once in the injured tissue, the stem cells will begin to accelerate regeneration and overall healing.

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For additional information on the uses of stem cells in orthopedic medicine, or to learn more about orthopedic stem cell therapy, patients in the Denver, Vail and Aspen, Colorado area can contact the office of Dr. Matthew Provencher, orthopedic stem cell specialist.

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James Wilson

Oct 11, 2024

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Wow the Steadman clinic and Doctor Matthew Provencher now that;s a super combination of expertise, experience, empathy, skill and a cherry picked staff with truly outstanding nurses and professional support staff. I was scared of shoulder surgery until I read Dr. Provencher BIO and talked to him. If your considering shoulder replacement surgery this is the place. In three weeks out now and people are amazed at my ability of movement and flexibility I have now. I love the Steadman Clinic and Dr. Matthew Provencher, He's Superman

Anne Miller

Jun 18, 2024

by Anne Miller on Matthew Provencher, MD

Grateful to Dr Provencher and his team

I am a 75-year old, active, athletic woman. Over the last few years, both of my shoulders reached a point where severe arthritis was affecting even day to day tasks. It started with one shoulder in 2021 and recently the second reverse shoulder replacement – both with Dr Provencher. Before my first one, I had received various recommendations including adjusting my lifestyle. Dr Provencher looked at my MRI and x-ray and asked what I enjoy doing and was quick to let me know I could be back to my active lifestyle soon – and he was right. He reads images faster and more accurately than any doctor I have consulted. He has many options available and if you need surgery he is the one to do it. Surgery is quick and the recovery is much easier than I anticipated. I am 10 days out from my second reverse shoulder and have no pain and gaining mobility already! My case for both shoulders was a bit more complicated due to bone integrity, severe arthritis and bicep tears. Dr Provencher has dealt innovatively with both complications and makes it seem straightforward although I know it was not. He is not only one an extraordinary surgeon, but also, a caring human being who takes the time with his patients and makes himself available if questions arise. His team is second to none – Maddy, Madison, Sam, Scott, Jasmin and in pre-op, Layla and Kevin – in terms of commitment, competence, compassion and responsiveness. Both times I have felt cared for and that resolving my situation mattered to him. Wherever you live, Dr Provencher and his team are the ones to trust. There is no need to live a compromised life!

Gene reiling

Jul 21, 2023

by Gene reiling on Matthew Provencher, MD

Success

If you are planning to see Dr Provencher ,do not hesitate ,do it. In 2018 Dr Provencher replaced my LCL. I had no complications and very little pain. I did my physical therapy as prescribed. I was able to ski 30 plus days the winter of 2019-2020. Before seeing dr Provencher I had spent a years time trying to solve my problem locally. I saw a pain specialist, orthopedic urgent care and a orthopedic surgeon. All had access to an mri done locally. It was also read by local radiologist. Pain dr gave injections as did orthopedic urgent care. No relief from pain. Orthopedic surgeon told me about arthritis, meniscus needing cleaning up and general deterioration from age. Told me to take ibuprofen for pain. At that time I reached out to Steadman Clinic. By luck of the draw I was assigned Dr Provencher. I took with me the mri that had been done locally and viewed by 3 local Drs and 1 PA. It took Dr Provencher less than a minute to tell me my problem was my LCL after viewing my mri. He told me my options . I selected surgery as I wanted to continue an active life style. It was a complete success!!

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