Through the use of stem cell therapy, regenerative medicine is a revolutionary approach to restore, rejuvenate, and regenerate cells, tissue, or organs that are diseased or injured. The fourth module of the Fellowship in Stem Cell Therapies will provide a detailed foundation regarding the treatment of musculoskeletal and neurodegenerative conditions utilizing various stem cell sources. An overview of each disease condition and current standard of care will be examined. A comprehensive analysis of current research regarding these treatments will be presented as well as best practices for in-office applications will be discussed, as applicable.

Objectives:

Upon completion of the module, the participant will:

• Review the disease background, statistics, etiology, current standard of care, and issues/controversies surrounding current treatments for many musculoskeletal conditions, including:
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Articular cartilage defects
  • Meniscus tears
  • Duchenne muscular dystrophy
  • Degenerative disc disease
  • Rotator cuff injuries
  • Non-union bone fractures
  • Tendon injuries
  • Ligament injuries
  • Joint injuries
• Discuss the mechanism of action, structure, and function of cartilage regeneration and bone regeneration
• Analyze the various cell therapies available for musculoskeletal regeneration, including induced pluripotent, umbilical, mesenchymal stem cells, and biomaterials
• Possess a working knowledge of clinical studies published outlining the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions
• Participate in interactive case study sessions to successfully provide treatment strategies for musculoskeletal conditions, including patient selection, diagnosis, risks, and benefits
• Analyze the benefits of using platelet rich plasma (PRP) in orthopedic treatments
• Gain expert knowledge regarding the disease background, statistics, etiology, current standard of care, and issues/controversies surrounding current treatments for many  neurological and neurodegenerative conditions, including:
  • Parkinson’s disease
  • Dementia
  • Alzheimer’s disease
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Stroke
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Autism
  • Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
  • Huntington’s disease
  • Spinal cord injury
  • Neuropathy
• Review the structure, function, and mechanisms governing neural cell regeneration
• Discuss the cell therapies available for neurological and neurodegenerative conditions utilizing various cell types (embryonic, umbilical, fetal, mesenchymal stem cells, etc.) and delivery methods available
• Analyze current scientific research outlining the treatment of neurological and neurodegenerative conditions utilizing stem cells
• Participate in interactive case study sessions to successfully formulate treatment plans for neurodegenerative and neurological conditions including patient selection, diagnosis, risks, and benefits