Ventura, California orthopaedic practice run by a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon offering stem cell and platelet-rich plasma injections for joint and tendon problems.
Stem Cell Therapy Ventura is the regenerative medicine side of the orthopaedic practice of Stephan Joseph Sweet, MD, MPH, in Ventura, California. The practice offers injection treatments as an alternative for people with joint and soft-tissue problems who would prefer not to have, or are not ready for, surgery.
Two main injection treatments are described. One is platelet-rich plasma, usually shortened to PRP, which is made by drawing a patient's own blood and spinning it to concentrate the platelets before injecting it into the painful area. The other is stem cell therapy, and the site lists several possible cell sources including the patient's own bone marrow as well as donated (allograft) tissue such as amniotic fluid and umbilical cord.
The conditions listed cover the whole range of joints - shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee and ankle - with named problems such as arthritis, rotator cuff injury, labral and meniscal tears, tendinitis and carpal tunnel syndrome. The website describes treatment as individually planned, but does not publish independent evidence for any specific condition.
This is a broad list covering almost every joint in the body. The strength of published evidence differs a great deal from one of these conditions to another, so ask the surgeon directly what evidence supports using these injections for your particular problem.
The office is at 250 S. Mills Road, Suite 100, Ventura, California 93003, telephone (805) 648-3902. The website does not state a founding year, opening hours, languages other than English, or any programme for international patients.
No prices are published on the website. Stem cell and PRP injections are frequently not covered by health insurance in the United States, so ask for a written quote and a clear answer on insurance before agreeing to treatment.
Profile compiled from information published on the clinic's own website and from the StemCell Registry directory record. Details may change; confirm directly with the clinic before making decisions.