The Unique Healing Properties of
Human Umbilical Cord May Now Aid
Orthopaedic Surgery Patients
RICHARD V. ABDO, MD
THE HUMAN BODY’S ABILITY TO HEAL ITSELF is remarkable,
but the protective biological bond between a mother and child
during pregnancy is especially amazing. Placental tissues such
as the umbilical cord and amniotic membrane contain unique proteins
that allow fast healing with minimal scarring for the fetus.
Fortunately for our orthopaedic surgery
patients, scientists have found
a way to harness this regenerative
healing power to help restore health
and function to damaged tissues in
rotator cuffs, achilles tendons and
more. Over the past decade, regenerative
medicine has revolutionized the
treatment of many musculoskeletal
conditions. This game-changing area
of medicine seeks to help your own
body to repair itself.
HUMAN AMNIOTIC MEMBRANE AND
UMBILICAL CORD
The amniotic membrane protects a
baby during pregnancy and ensures
acceptance by the mother’s immune
system. The umbilical cord sustains
life and acts as a protective buffer
while providing nutrient-rich blood
flow to the baby. Fetal tissue contains
many growth factors, cytokines, and
matrix components that promote
healing differently than normal
adult tissue. This leads to reparative
healing, while limiting early inflammation
and late scarring.
Your body can now benefit from
these remarkable healing properties
through the use of Clarix® Cord surgical
matrix material. Applied during
surgery, this revolutionary surgical
wrap helps regulate inflammation
and prevent scar formation.
Your body can now benefit from
these remarkable healing properties
through the use of CLARIX® CORD
regenerative matrix. Applied during
surgery, this revolutionary surgical
wrap helps regulate inflammation
and prevent scar formation. This
improves healing and functional
recovery and reduces the potential
need for subsequent surgery or
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