Mesenchymal stem cell therapy at Turan Turan Health Group in Bursa, Turkey, uses cells from the patient’s own bone marrow or fat. The clinic has offered regenerative orthopedic treatments since 2009, with injections guided by ultrasound or fluoroscopy. The program is led by Op. Dr. Kayhan Turan, an orthopedics and traumatology specialist.
How the procedure works
Cells may be collected from bone marrow in the pelvis or fat in the abdomen. About 50 cc of bone marrow is aspirated with a needle. The clinic separates the cells in the operating room, a process that takes about 30 minutes.
The doctor injects the cells into the damaged area using ultrasound or fluoroscopy guidance. The injection uses special needles and takes place under sterile operating-room conditions. Anesthesia may be local or general. Spinal or general anesthesia may be used when treatment is combined with surgery, such as meniscus repair.
Stem cell application alone takes about one hour. There is no incision or stitching, though the cell collection site may need dressing for a few days. Patients usually leave the clinic the same day, often 5–6 hours after treatment if their general condition is good.
Conditions and treatment planning
This therapy may be considered for early or moderate cartilage wear. It is also used for some meniscus, ligament, hip, spine, shoulder, elbow, and heel conditions. End-stage joint wear is not reversed by stem cell therapy and may require knee replacement.
Treatment can be used alone or alongside meniscus, cartilage, or ligament repair or reconstruction. After the procedure, patients may walk and do daily activities. They should avoid activities that strain the knee for a few weeks.
Orthopedic experience
Turan Turan Health Group has over 25 years of experience in bone, muscle, and joint care. Op. Dr. Kayhan Turan has practiced at the group since 1999. He is president of the Orthopedics Robotic Surgery Association and completed fellowships at Northwestern University in Chicago and in Mainz, Germany.
To discuss whether this treatment may suit a specific condition, patients can request a consultation through Bookimed.
Individual treatment program and cost estimate
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