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Stem Cell Therapy

Living repair cells, injected right at the injury to help your joint heal.

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You don't need to travel to Colombia or Mexico for world-class Stem Cell Therapy when it's available here in Delray Beach.

Stem Cell Therapy for Joint Pain

Stem Cell Therapy delivers a concentration of stem cells to the injured joint, where their signals may help calm the inflammation behind the pain and support the tissue's repair. Dr. Abbasi offers this treatment in Delray Beach and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine. He evaluates the joint, reviews your imaging and performs the injection in one office visit.

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Conditions Commonly Relieved by Stem Cell Therapy

Osteoarthritis

Gradual cartilage wear that can make a joint painful or stiff.

Cartilage Damage

Injury to the smooth surface that helps a joint move freely.

Tendon Injuries

Including injuries involving the Achilles, patellar tendon or rotator cuff.

Sprains and Strains

Soft-tissue injuries around a joint or muscle that remain slow to settle.

Sports Injuries

Overuse or impact injuries related to training and competition.

Persistent Joint Symptoms

Ongoing pain, stiffness or swelling that limits movement.

David Abbasi, MD · Double Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine

Dr. Abbasi performing Orthopedic Surgery

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Why Choose an Orthopedic Surgeon for Stem Cell Therapy?

Stem Cell Therapy here begins with a full orthopedic evaluation, not a standalone injection.

Double Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine

Diagnosis First: A complete orthopedic diagnosis before any treatment is recommended.
Imaging Reviewed: Your MRI and imaging reviewed by a double board certified orthopedic surgeon.
Precise Placement: Precise, targeted placement in the joint or tendon being treated.
Surgery If Needed: Surgical options from the same physician when a regenerative treatment isn't the right fit.

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How Stem Cells Work

Stem cells have two important abilities: they can develop into specialized cell types, and they can release signals that influence the cells around them.

Stem cells release proteins, including growth factors, that act as messages between cells. This communication is called paracrine signaling.

In laboratory studies, these signals have influenced how immune cells respond to inflammation and how cells involved in repair move and multiply. Understanding these interactions helps explain why stem cell research examines both the cells themselves and their effects on the surrounding tissue.

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From your body

Autologous

Your own cells are used
A small sample collected from you (often from your bone marrow)
The sample is concentrated in the office
The collection area is numbed with local anesthetic

From a donor

Allogeneic

Donor derived
Prepared in advance, with no collection step for you
Stored frozen until it is used
Supplied ready for use

What the Visit Involves

Every step is carried out by Dr. Abbasi, in a single office appointment of about thirty minutes.

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01
Your Exam
Dr. Abbasi examines the joint, goes over your imaging with you and recommends a plan, including whether your own cells or donated tissue suits your case. The office is on Linton Boulevard in Delray Beach, a short drive from Boca Raton, Boynton Beach and West Palm Beach.
02
Preparing the Cells
With your own cells: the collection area is numbed with local anesthetic, a small sample is taken (often from your bone marrow) and it is concentrated in the office.
With donated cord tissue: there is no collection step. The cells are prepared in advance and ready for your visit.
03
The Injection
Dr. Abbasi injects the cells at the site of the injury using precise, targeted placement, during the same office visit.
04
Heading Home
Most patients drive home afterwards. Expect some soreness for a few days at the injection site, and at the collection site if your own cells were used.

Stem Cell Therapy at PRIME Orthopedics & Regenerative Center

At a Glance

The VisitOne Office Appointment
TimeAbout Thirty Minutes
AfterwardMost Patients Drive Home
Cell SourceYour Own Cells or Donor Cord Tissue
Performed ByDr. Abbasi, Double Board Certified

Stem Cell Therapy by Joint

Common Questions

How long does the visit take?

The procedure is typically completed in a single office visit of approximately thirty minutes. Your consultation and treatment plan determine the exact timing.

Does the procedure hurt?

It is a band-aid procedure. If your own cells are collected, the collection area is numbed with local anesthetic, and the injection itself is brief. Afterward, you walk out of the office.

Are these embryonic stem cells?

No. Embryonic stem cells come from early-stage embryos and can develop into nearly any cell type in the body, and they are not used at this practice. The cells used here are mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), a type of stem cell found in bone marrow and umbilical cord tissue.

What is the difference between autologous and allogeneic?

Autologous means the material comes from your own body: bone marrow is collected and concentrated in the office during the same visit. Allogeneic means it comes from a donor: donated umbilical cord tissue is supplied ready for use, without a collection procedure from your body.

Is Stem Cell Therapy the same as cellular therapy?

Cellular Therapy is a broad category of treatments that use cells. Stem Cell Therapy is one type of Cellular Therapy.

Can I drive home afterward?

Most patients can. If your specific procedure calls for another arrangement, the office will tell you in advance.

How soon might I notice a change?

Response varies from person to person. Improvement is often assessed during the first month and may continue to develop afterward. No outcome can be guaranteed.

How is Stem Cell Therapy different from PRP?

PRP is prepared from your blood and uses platelets that release growth factors; it does not contain stem cells. Stem Cell Therapy uses cells from bone marrow or donated cord tissue. Your examination helps determine which option, if either, is appropriate.

Is this an alternative to surgery?

Sometimes. For some patients, an injection is reasonable to consider before surgery; for others, surgery remains the better option. The consultation is designed to weigh the full range of Orthopedic Care.

How are my own cells collected?

A small sample of bone marrow is taken from the back of the hip, with the area numbed by local anesthetic. It is concentrated in the office and injected during the same visit. If donated cord tissue is used instead, nothing is collected from you.

Who performs the treatment?

The treatment is performed by Dr. Abbasi, board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, in the office.

Do you take insurance?

Most PPO plans are accepted for consultations and surgical care. Regenerative injections are paid for directly. Please call the office to confirm what applies to your plan.

Do I need a referral?

No. You may contact the office directly. If your insurance plan requires a referral, our staff will let you know.

Do I need an MRI before my appointment?

It is not required. Please bring any existing X-rays or MRI results, and Dr. Abbasi will order additional imaging if needed.

What should I bring to my first visit?

Any imaging you already have (the scans themselves, not only the report), a list of the medications you take, your insurance card and a photo ID.

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Carine Harvey2 months ago

Great office, staff and Dr Abassi is very organized and efficient. They offer great alternatives to surgery. They know what they are doing and I highly recommend!