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Regenexx injection for SI joint dysfunction after ADR surgery, decompression surgery, piriformis surgery

This is a discussion on Regenexx injection for SI joint dysfunction after ADR surgery, decompression surgery, piriformis surgery within the Surgical Outcomes forums, part of the Spine Surgery Forums category; I have had 2 ADR's from Stenum and ended up with a lot of other issues. Needed posterior decompressions of ...

  1. 04-14-2010, 01:26 PM #1
    rob wilson
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    Default Regenexx injection for SI joint dysfunction after ADR surgery, decompression surgery, piriformis surgery

    I have had 2 ADR's from Stenum and ended up with a lot of other issues. Needed posterior decompressions of L5 and S1 nerves. Then needed piriformis muscle removed. Now I have horrible SI joint pain. I just had a Regenexx injection into the SI joint. I was told to take it easy for a day or so and then start walking or stationary biking. I was told that the worse thing for the stem cells is NO movoment. They need motion. Any thoughts on this? Thanks
    Rob Wilson
    2/06 L4/5, L5/S1 ADR Stenum Hospital - Iliac vein cut w/ occlusion of iliac vein and hematoma
    12/06 thru 8/07 Laser Spine Institute - 6 surgeries on L3/4 both sides, L4/5 both sides, L5/S1 both sides

    4/08 Bonati Institute - redo of L5/S1 right
    8/08 Bonati Institute - redo of L5/S1 left
    12/08 Bonati Institute - redo of L4/5 right and left

    9/09 Piriformis surgery to remove piriformis muscle causing sciatica
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  2. 04-15-2010, 04:54 AM #2
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    Default Re: Regenexx injection for SI joint dysfunction after ADR surgery, decompression surgery, piriformis surgery

    Quote Originally Posted by rob wilson View Post
    I have had 2 ADR's from Stenum and ended up with a lot of other issues. Needed posterior decompressions of L5 and S1 nerves. Then needed piriformis muscle removed. Now I have horrible SI joint pain. I just had a Regenexx injection into the SI joint. I was told to take it easy for a day or so and then start walking or stationary biking. I was told that the worse thing for the stem cells is NO movoment. They need motion. Any thoughts on this? Thanks
    This sounds plausable to me as bone cells (osteoblasts) need constant forces placed upon them, ie walking and movement in order for the renewal of new cells. Stem cells need to mimic their environment for them to differentiate into a particular cell type. Based on this I would have thought that no movement could cause problems within the differentation process. Just my theory though.

    Good luck and hope all goes well my friend
    My wife is 33 years old.
    Sept 2007 woke up one morning and could not move
    Oct 2007 diagnosed with Sacroiliac joint dysfunction
    Nov 2007 had SIJ Injection
    Symptoms returned July 2008
    (serverly disabled now with extreme pain)
    Now diagnosed with Bilateral Sacroilac Joint Dysfunction
    Serious fall, Nov 2008 second SIJ Injection (Failed)
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    Numerous appointments with Neurology, Rhuematology
    Aug 2009 3rd SIJ Injection (Successfull)
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  3. 04-15-2010, 09:35 AM #3
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    Default Re: Regenexx injection for SI joint dysfunction after ADR surgery, decompression surgery, piriformis surgery

    Ryan,

    Thanks for your knowledge re stem cells and the constant forces required to train the stem cells. I was told that with no movement or force the stem cells would die just as you imply.
    Rob Wilson
    2/06 L4/5, L5/S1 ADR Stenum Hospital - Iliac vein cut w/ occlusion of iliac vein and hematoma
    12/06 thru 8/07 Laser Spine Institute - 6 surgeries on L3/4 both sides, L4/5 both sides, L5/S1 both sides

    4/08 Bonati Institute - redo of L5/S1 right
    8/08 Bonati Institute - redo of L5/S1 left
    12/08 Bonati Institute - redo of L4/5 right and left

    9/09 Piriformis surgery to remove piriformis muscle causing sciatica
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  4. 04-15-2010, 08:10 PM #4
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    Default Re: Regenexx injection for SI joint dysfunction after ADR surgery, decompression surgery, piriformis surgery

    I will be anxious to hear your progress as I'm sure many others will. Stem cell therapy certainly sounds like it has the most possibility with the least side effects. Sounds like you've gone through enough. The Regenexx page list of good candidates lists exercise and activity as making a candidate a good one for stem cell therapy.
    Good Luck.
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  5. 04-16-2010, 02:51 PM #5
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    Default Re: Regenexx injection for SI joint dysfunction after ADR surgery, decompression surgery, piriformis surgery

    I really hope this works for you....
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