Olympus Stem Cells Pty Ltd, based in Sydney Olympic Park, NSW, Australia, are pleased to announce the provision of medical services relating to the use of stem cells for pain and osteoarthritis. The Medical Director of Olympus Stem Cells, Associate Professor Russell Vickers, has published extensively on the use of stem cells. He has also conducted ground breaking research in pain syndromes. More details about the use of stem cells for osteoarthritis can be gleaned from the company's website at http://www.olympusstemcells.com.au.
Associate Professor Russell Vickers from Olympus Stem Cells Pty says: "Stem cells are extracted from abdominal wall fat following a mini liposuction procedure. The procedure is conducted under local anaesthesia and stem cells extracted following aspiration of 20-40 cc's of fat. The cells and stromal vascular fraction are then injected into the affected area including knees, hips or shoulders. Imaging techniques may be used to assist in correct placement of the stem cells."
Full details on how the treatment works, as well as on other treatment offered by the clinic using stem cells can be obtained through http://www.olympushealthgroup.com.au.
Olympus Stem Cells Pty Ltd undertake this ground breaking treatment in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. The surgery is day stay only. Associate Professor Vickers' recent research publications pertaining to stem cells are extensive and include "The relationship between thalamic GABA content and resting cortical rhythm in neuropathic pain," in the Human Brain Mapping journal, "Psychosocial factors and addiction in chronic orofacial pain," in the Australian Endodontic Journal, "Cell based therapies and natural compounds for pain," also in the Australian Endodontic Journal, "An Analysis of the Safety and Efficacy of Topical Zinc-Thymulin to treat Androgenetic Alopecia," in the Hair Therapy and Transplantation journal, "Brainstem pain control circuitry connectivity in chronic neuropathic pain," in The Journal of Arthritis, "Iatrogenic resorption of a mandibular condyle following 3rd molar wisdom tooth surgery," in the Journal of Arthritis, "Referral strategies for orofacial pain cases: A Clinical Manual," in the Diagnosing Dental and Orofacial Pain journal, "Diagnosing neuropathic orofacial pain: A Clinical Manual," also in the Diagnosing Dental and Orofacial Pain journal, "The Science of Beauty - Stem Cells and cosmetic science," in the Journal of the Australian Society of Cosmetic Chemists, "Chronic neuropathic pain: it's about the rhythm," in The Journal of Neuroscience, "Neuropathic orofacial pain: Diagnosis and multimodal management," in Medicine Today, "Raspberry leaf herbal extract significantly reduces pain and inflammation in oral lichen planus patients - a case series analysis," in the Open Journal of Dentistry and Oral Medicine, and "A preliminary report on stem cell therapy for neuropathic pain in humans," in the Journal of Pain Research.
Those interested in getting more information are encouraged to visit http://www.clinicalstemcells.com/.
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Contact Olympus Stem Cells Pty Ltd:
Professor Russell Vickers
+61 4277 11 888
director@clinicalstemcells.com
Olympus Stem Cell Centre, Sydney Olympic Park, 5 Australia Avenue, Sydney Olympic Park, NSW, Australia.
