Yes. Allogeneic (taken from another person of the same species) tissue is safe to put into your body. When the Wharton’s Jelly tissue is processed, all the red blood cell components with the ability to cause a negative reaction are removed so that the patient does not have an immune reaction to the transplant.
When the Wharton’s Jelly is placed into an environment of injured tissue, the stem cells, anti-inflammatory cytokines, growth factors, hyaluronic acid, collagen and peptides go to work inhibiting the damaging inflammatory components and modulating the immune system.
The cell signaling proteins and growth factors nourish damaged cells back to health and stimulate our own cells to participate in the regenerative process differentiating into the damaged tissue.
No long-term negative side effects or risks have been reported with Biologics. Any negative side effects will be in relation to the actual injection itself, as in bleeding and the risk of infection at the injection site. We have not had any infections nor bleeding issues.
Since each condition and patient is unique, there is no guarantee of how fast the results will be achieved. Most patients report reduced pain in four to six weeks. We have follow up consults at three months, six months and a year.
Wharton’s Jelly provides cushioning, support and lubrication in the joint space. It is the only biologic that has the structure for that. Wharton’s Jelly also has the highest concentration of stem cells which are critical for the regenerative process.
Wharton’s Jelly also has the highest concentration of Hyaluronic Acid which is important for joint health. Wharton’s Jelly also has the highest concentration of Growth Factors and Anti-inflammatory cytokines.
Wharton’s Jelly has the highest concentration of Mysenchymal Stem Cells (Stem Cells), Growth Factors, Collagen, Hyaluronic Acid and Anti-Inflammatory cytokines. These work to most effectively turn off inflammation and promote regeneration of the tissue.
For the patient that simply means much less pain and much more function.
