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Frequently Asked Questions
Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSC) are the body’s building blocks to many of our most important components, but especially to our soft tissues – such as ligaments, tendons, cartilage and even muscle.
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What is Regenerative Medicine?
A new medical field which seeks to replace tissues or organs that have been damaged by disease, trauma, or congenital issues and to restore them back to normal function
What are Mesenchymal Stem Cells or MSC’s?
MSC’s are Undifferentiated cells that have the remarkable potential to develop into many different cell types in the body during early life and growth. They can also serve as a repair system for the body and differentiate into a variety of cells such as bone, cartilage and muscle cells
What are the types of stem cells offered to patients?
MSC’s are the embryonic stem cells which NOVO Regenerative uses and come from donated female umbilical cords. There is also PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) which is extracted from the blood or bone marrow of the recipient patient.
Where do the donated umbilical cord cells come from?
They are obtained from healthy women who have agreed to donate the umbilical cord contents after the birth of their child. This donated material then goes through vigorous testing at FDA approved labs to ensure its purity and safety.
What conditions are typically treated by MSC’s injections?
The primary conditions treated are related to joint and soft tissue degenerative wear and tear related to trauma and or the aging process.
What is the Typical treatment protocol for these degenerative conditions?
Current management is a combination of Activity Modification, Immobilization, Physical Therapy, Steroidal Injections and eventual joint replacement or spinal surgeries.
How does PRP differ from MSC’s?
PRP is obtained from drawing blood or extracting bone marrow. Although less expensive than MSC’s, it tends to be painful as well as only offering temporary relief. As we age our own platelets become less effective, we need the more powerful new cells to push our body’s ability to heal and that is the promise of MSC stem cells.
How are MSC’s administered?
A topical freezing spray and numbing agent is applied to the injection site. Then the frozen cells are thawed and injected into the affected area or joint, (similar to a cortisone injection procedure.
Is there any follow-up care involved?
Yes, following the injection, instructions are given on what to do and what to avoid for the next two weeks. If the patient lives locally there are three to five follow up therapy sessions using a Robotic Multi Wave Locked System (MLS Laser). This helps to reduce inflammation and swelling and to promote healing and soft tissue repair. For patients who are not local, they will be provided with an LED Infrared Light Therapy Device to be used at home to achieve a similar result.
Is the follow-up care and therapy included in the initial cost?
Yes, all follow-up visits and therapy are included.
Do Mesenchymal Stem Cell injections provide permanent relief?
It is designed to offer long term relief and many patients who receive MSC injections are still symptom free and experiencing a higher quality of life years after their initial injection.
Testimonials & Reviews
Novo Regenerative always appreciates feedback from our valued patients.
To date, Dr. Durrett’s reviews have had an average rating of 4.84 out of 5 stars.
Please read what others are saying about Dr. Durrett below, and as always, we would love to collect your feedback.
Arthritic Joints for Bill
★★★★★
Great presentation and explanation of details and excellent no painful treatment w excellent results 90 percent better after 3 months ????
Knee Hip and Back Pain for pam mengert
★★★★★
I have had a great experience at Nova wellness. I highly recommend this practice. They have helped me tremendously with my neuropathy pain. The staff is so caring. Dr Durett is amazing. He listens and truly cares.
Stem Cells for Rhonda Barry
★★★★★
Friendly office staff. Receptive to needs. Always a pleasure!
Arthritic Joints for Mel CloseSwick
★★★★★
Dr Durrett is amazing! He can find my pain points without me showing him, and he can tell just by how I walk, how I am feeling. His staff are all courteous, efficient and helpful.
Knee Hip and Back Pain for Michael Sturgis
★★★★★
Great professional care by doctor and staff
Stem Cells for Bill Sterritt
★★★★★
Very helpful
Arthritic Joints for Karen Grab
★★★★★
Great new Doctor who has taken the time to extend his practice from the Aiken area to our little town of Hilton Head, SC. Getting I n to see Dr. Durett is easy, office staff is kind amd accommodating. Dr. Durett provides creative and advanced personalized care that leads to progress and maintenance for short and chronic pain issues. He treats patients with respect amd dignity. I am happy to be apart of a progressive practice and hope to be apart of its future growth. I have a blood clotting disease and with that I've had several blood clots and embolisms. I am type 1 diabetic and suffer terrible neuropathy, was bitten by dogs in one leg , with crushing injuries and have PALB2 mutation for breast cancer. Because of a limp and other issues I redistribute my weight causing back ache, joint pain etc.. in other words a lot of issues to hand to a doctor. He treats with a positive attitude and is creative in writing my treatment plan. He understands that my issues won't go away but finds ways for me to live as productively as possible through my senior years.