Bone Marrow Concentrate (BMC)
Bone marrow is a soft, fatty substance found in the internal of the bones, containing a dense concentration of stem cells used in regenerative medicine. Red bone marrow produces blood cells and platelets. Yellow bone marrow produces fatty tissue.
What is Bone marrow concentrate (BMC)?
BMC is a biological treatment that is derived from your bone marrow. It contains a diversity of bioactive cells, such as M2 macrophages, and progenitor cells, such as mesenchymal stem cells. Tiny spaces in the bone marrow hold blood and stem cells, the primitive cells that can grow into various types of blood cells. Under certain conditions, some stem cells can create new tissue like bone, cartilage, fat, and blood vessels. It can stimulate healing for soft tissue injuries involving tendons, ligaments, and muscles. It can also be used for joint injuries, including labrum and meniscus tears.
The first step in producing BMC is to collect bone marrow aspirate through a minimally invasive method that uses a needle to remove bone marrow from a large bone, such as the pelvic bone. The procedure is generally done under local anesthesia, sedation, or general anesthesia. The bone marrow aspirate injection is then processed using a centrifuge. Bone marrow processing methods vary widely and can affect the number and quality of cells, especially in terms of helpful stem and progenitor cells.
The risk involved with obtaining bone marrow concentrate
BMC treatment is a relatively safe procedure, however, as with any system, some risks and complications could occur, such as:
Infection
Damage to blood vessels and nerves
Pain, swelling, or soreness at the injection site
Blood clots
How is BMC ( Bone marrow concentrate) used to help repair or heal tissue?
Treat bone fractures that haven't grown back together
Improve wound healing
Delay disease progression
Improve cartilage function
Treat bone death
Improve tendon function
Treat osteoarthritis in joints
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