Have you ever wondered how something works or how something was made? In the monthly Science Behind series, we partner with a guest presenter to explore a large variety of interesting topics. The Science Behind series offers opportunities for adults to apply new knowledge and skills to everyday life, while having fun! 

** This Science Behind event took place in January, 2013 **

The Science Behind Stem Cell Treatment to Restore an Active, Pain-Free Life

Join Walking Mountains Science Center for a discussion on the Science Behind Stem Cell Treatment for Joint Pain on Wednesday, January 16th, 2013 at 6:30pm. ThriveMD Medical Director, Scott Brandt, will explore how your own stem cells carry huge potential to restore an active, pain-free life.

Autologous (Self-Derived Adult) Stem Cell Therapy is one of the newest and most innovative avenues in Regenerative Medicine. Dr. Brandt will walk us through the minimally invasive procedure that works to relieve the pain and limitations of damaged joint cartilage — without resorting to an invasive joint replacement surgery.

The procedure involves harvesting a patient’s own stem cells found in fat tissue, most often from the abdominal region. The tissue is then prepared in a cell-processing laboratory and injected into the ailing joint an hour later utilizing fluoroscopic guidance. Once injected, the cells can sense proteins that have been generated from cartilage damage. In response, these cells have the ability to make chondrocytes, which are the type of cells found in healthy cartilage. Then through chondrogenesis (cartilage cell division) the damaged cartilage can be replaced with healthy cartilage tissue.

Dr. Brandt will also discuss the results he is seeing with Autologous Stem Cell Therapy and why he prefers using adipose (fat)-derived stem cells.

For the past 15 years, Dr. Brandt has specialized in interventional pain management and is now one of the few physicians in the country to be trained in a minimally invasive technique that is saving many patients from undergoing difficult joint replacement surgery.  He is board certified by the America Board of Anesthesiology and has been a diplomat of the American Board of Pain Medicine.

If You Go…
WHAT: The Science Behind Stem Cell Treatment for Joint Pain
WHERE: Walking Mountains Science Center
DATES: Wednesday, January 16th, 2013 | 6:30pm
COST: FREE