Pregnancy and childbirth is a time of fantastic development and growth, so it’s not surprising that vehicles of cell development exist in great abundance. In particular, amniotic fluids and tissues are rich with growth agents that contribute to cell development and repair.
Anti-inflammatory agents are also abundant, important for controlling the by-products of tissue growth and healing.
Since there’s an excess of these natural amniotic materials that can be ethically harvested from consenting donors as part of a scheduled C-section delivery, amniotic allografts play a role for patients with hard-to-manage pain.
Dr. James Nassiri and our team at Westside Pain Specialists in Southern California recommend amniotic allografts and regenerative cell therapy to our patients who need an effective and safe addition to their pain management treatment plans. Here’s what you need to know.
The liquid that surrounds a fetus is rich in powerful content to aid cell growth. Stem cells, growth factor hormones, hyaluronic acid, cytokines, and antibodies all contribute to the baby’s development.
These substances aren’t exclusive to fetal growth. They remain an active part of your body’s healing and repair mechanisms throughout your life.
Generically, an allograft shares tissue between a donor and recipient of the same species, in this case human to human. An amniotic allograft transfers amniotic fluid between the donor and recipient.
While there are several ways amniotic allografts can be done, we use injections as a pain management method.
The benefits of amniotic allografts include faster tissue repair of skin wounds, joint components, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. The quicker an injury heals, the less pain it generates.
This can be particularly important when you have chronic slow or nonhealing wounds, including diabetic ulcers.
Pain often stems from excess inflammation. While inflammation is an essential by-product of healing, it’s primarily meant for the first stage of injury repair. Excessive inflammation can overly sensitize pain receptors or put pressure on nerves.
The components of an amniotic allograft can ease excess inflammation, reducing the generation of pain through chemical receptors, nerve activation, or mechanical pressure.
An amniotic allograft injection is safe and an excellent complementary therapy alongside your existing pain management protocols.
If Dr. Nassiri feels you’re a candidate for amniotic allograft therapy, we schedule you for an injection. Though the medical technology is leading-edge, the delivery method is an ordinary injection.
Any pain you experience is usually limited to the injection itself, which may vary with treatment location. There’s no need to prepare for your appointment, and you can leave immediately after your therapy.
Contact us at Westside Pain Specialists in Beverly Hills, Newport Beach, and Rancho Cucamonga, California, to learn more about amniotic allograft pain therapy and its suitability for your condition. Schedule your appointment by calling our nearest location today.
