A review of the evidence
David Rosenblum, MD reviews the description and evidence provided by Loibi et al in the published article referenced below. Dr. Rosenblum discusses personal experiences with treating back pain with regenerative medicine procedures. Discussed in this podcast:
Patient selection
Pathophysiology
Environment of the disc and it’s impact on MSCs
Risks and safety concerns of Intervertebral mesenchymal stem cell transplantation
Pain relief and recommendations for MSC injection into the disc in patients suffering from discogenic pain
Course Calendar
Pain Management Board Review and Refresher, June 10-12, 2023- NYC Location TBA
References
Loibl, M, Wuertz-Kozak, K, Vadala, G, Lang, S, Fairbank, J, Urban, JP. Controversies in regenerative medicine: Should intervertebral disc degeneration be treated with mesenchymal stem cells? JOR Spine. 2019; 2:e1043. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsp2.1043