What the Difference Between Stem Cell Types used in Orthopedic Care?

The Truth About Stem Cell Treatments: What Works and What Doesn't

There are many treatments labeled as "stem cell therapy", but not all stem cells are created equal. In this video, Dr. Chris Centeno, a leader in interventional orthobiologics, breaks down the different types of stem cell treatments, their scientific backing, and what is actually legal and effective in the U.S. today.

Key Takeaways:
🔹 Why most physicians lack proper training in stem cell therapy and rely on biased weekend courses.
🔹 The role of stem cells in tissue repair and why bone marrow stem cells are superior for orthopedic issues.
🔹 The difference between autologous (your own) vs. allogeneic (donor) stem cells.
🔹 The problems with birth tissue-derived products (Wharton’s jelly, cord blood, amniotic fluid) and why they don’t contain live stem cells.
🔹 Which stem cell treatments are legal in the U.S. and why some providers sell ineffective or unapproved therapies.

Dr. Centeno dives into the science behind stem cell therapy, helping you understand which treatments work, which don’t, and why.

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Key Timestamps:
00:01 - Introduction: Understanding Different Stem Cell Treatments
00:23 - The Lack of Education in Stem Cell Therapy & Industry Bias
01:14 - Dr. Centeno’s Background in Stem Cell Research
02:08 - How Stem Cells Work: The General Contractor Analogy
03:19 - Why Bone Marrow Stem Cells Are Better for Ligament Repair
03:40 - Allogeneic vs. Autologous Stem Cells: Key Differences
05:27 - Fat Stem Cells: Why They Work Best in Lean Patients
05:32 - Overview of Stem Cell Products in the Market
06:25 - Autologous Stem Cell Types: Bone Marrow and Fat-Based Therapies
07:19 - Allogeneic Stem Cells: Wharton’s Jelly, Cord Blood, and Amniotic Tissue
09:23 - Bone Marrow Concentrate: What It Is and How It Works
11:03 - Microfragmented Fat (Lipogems): How It Works and Its Limitations
12:49 - Stromal Vascular Fraction (SVF): Benefits and Legal Issues
13:29 - Birth Tissue Stem Cells: Debunking the Myths
15:35 - Amniotic Fluid and Placental Tissue: Why They Lack Live Stem Cells
16:28 - Cellular Comparison of Different Stem Cell Therapies
17:27 - Final Summary: What Works, What Doesn’t, and Why