Stem Cell Therapy: The Myths and Misconceptions debunked
                     Stem Cell Therapy: The Myths and Misconceptions 
debunked
• Stem Cell therapy has evolved over the years to become a viable alternative 
treatment for people suffering from Osteoarthritis, joint pain, ligament, tendon 
damage and other conditions. Stem cells can multiply and turn into “specialized” 
cells to target whatever injury or condition needs and help to heal the affected 
area of the body by replacing worn out or damaged tissue.
• So what’s preventing some patients from taking advantage of this revolutionary 
therapy? 
• It’s time to set the record straight. Here are some common misconceptions about 
Stem Cell therapy, along with the facts you ought to know:
Myth: All stem cells are the same
False: There are many types of stem cells, but we 
can separate them into two large groups: the 
adult and the embryonic. The differences 
between the two are striking, not only at the 
biological level, but also in applications of 
medical procedures.
Myth: Stem Cells for treatments are harvested from 
embryos
False: This is probably the highest source of controversy 
surrounding the use of the stem cells. Embryonic stem 
cell research has stirred up great controversy and ethical 
concerns, but remains to be just a speck on the broader 
stem cell canvas. Other types of stem cells include 
umbilical cord blood and adult stem cells. 
Myth: A Stem Cell treatment may be rejected 
(The body won’t accept the cells)
False: This myth is common because some people 
may correlate a Stem Cell treatment with an 
organ transplant. There is a risk of rejection in 
organ transplant because the organ is not from 
the person’s own body, it derives from a donor. 
Myth: You can catch a disease from Stem Cells
False: As the cells originate within your own 
body, there is no risk of contracting a transmittable 
infectious disease.
Myth: Stem Cell therapy is unsafe
Facts: The risks of adult Stem Cell therapy are 
minimal when autologous adult stem cells 
exclusively are used. Medica Stem Cells is proactive 
in research and only applies the safest best 
practices. 
Myth: There’s no proof that Stem Cell therapy works
Facts: There are a number of studies that have been 
published in the Regenerative medicine demonstrating 
positive results from Stem Cell therapies. Evidence is 
particularly strong in the following two recent studies on 
treating osteoarthritis with stem cells: Transplantion journal, 
PubMed.
• Regenerative Therapies have now been utilised in clinical practice to treat degenerative 
knees, hips and shoulders for more than five years and are demonstrating excellent results. 
• Patients are seeing marked reduction in pain as well as improvement in cartilage quality. A 
variety of well-founded clinical trials have been conducted on stem cell therapy for 
management and treatment of chronic pain. 
• The trials concerning stem cells are widely published online and readily available for all to 
access. The use of stem cells has proven to be both a safe and effective means of treating 
many conditions. 
• These cells allow the body to heal and regenerate in ways that were thought impossible 
before. 
• Stem cell technology provides a natural alternative to the use of drugs and surgeries, which 
may be more harmful and invasive.
Myth: Stem Cells can heal any condition or disease
Facts: Stem cell therapies Medica Stem Cells puts an 
are becoming as game emphasis on educating 
changing to the medical potential patients and 
field as antibiotics were for helping them make well-
the 20th century, but they informed treatment 
are not a guaranteed cure- decisions.
all for all diseases or 
conditions.  However, 
several studies have shown 
a possibility for recovery. 
Myth: Stem Cell therapy procedures are painful and result in a long recovery period
Facts: Stem cell therapies are No general anaesthesia is required and 
most patients don’t need post-operative 
becoming as game changing to pain medication. Also, patients typically 
the medical field as antibiotics return to work within a day or two and 
were for the 20th century, they resume physical activity much faster 
buFacts: Stem Cell therapy is than after invasive surgery.t they are not 
a guaranteed cure-all for all diseases or 
minimally invasive, which gives conditions.  However, several studies 
patients an alternative to painful have shown a possibility for recovery. 
surgery and lengthy recovery. 
The procedure is performed in an 
outpatient setting and only takes 
a few hours. 
Myth: Each case is treated the same
Facts:There are different types of 
Regenerative therapies such as Stem 
Cell treatment, Platelet Rich Plasma, 
and each case is treated as a 
standalone case.  The patient’s medical 
history and maturity of the disease is 
considered.  As these factors vary 
among patients, the mode of 
implantation of stem cells are specific 
to each case.
• After comprehensive examination and review of your case, blood tests & radio-imaging scans are 
done to establish a baseline for your pre-existing condition (all done on the same day), the 
Consultant will decide which line of Regenerative Therapy is most suited to your case.
•  In certain cases it may be a combination of more than one treatment protocol. For some patients 
however, the complete protocol is a series of injections in several treatment sessions. 
• The choice of treatment is at the discretion of the Consultant and is based on your unique case.
• Regenerative Therapy is not suitable for all conditions and all patients. Only the doctor will be able 
to advise if you are a suitable candidate. The final outcome of the treatment and extent of 
improvement varies from one patient to another.
If you feel you may benefit from 
regenerative therapies, please contact 
us at our London clinic on
 020 8 168 2000 or our Ireland clinic on 
01 298 8000 to book a consultation or 
request a callback today! 
We will take a close look at your case 
and evaluate if you are a qualified 
candidate for regenerative therapy.  
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