Bone Marrow
Concentrate (BMC)
Bone marrow concentrate (BMC) is prepared from a patient’s own bone marrow and contains a concentrated mixture of cells, platelets, and signaling proteins. At Interventional Orthopedics of Washington, BMC may be considered for selected joint, tendon, ligament, and spinal conditions. Treatment is physician-led, tailored to the patient’s diagnosis, anatomy, imaging, health history, and goals, and precisely delivered with ultrasound or fluoroscopic guidance when appropriate. The goal is to support the body’s healing response and improve pain and function without making guarantees about tissue regeneration or avoiding surgery.
- Prepared From Your Own Bone Marrow
- Ultrasound or Fluoroscopy Guidance, When Appropriate
- Physician-Led, Diagnosis-Based Planning
- Non-Surgical, Outpatient Procedure
BMC is not appropriate for every condition or patient. A consultation, clinical evaluation, and review of relevant imaging are required to determine whether it may be appropriate. Individual responses, outcomes, and recovery timelines vary, and surgery may still be recommended in some cases.
What Is Stem Cell Therapy?
Stem cell therapy, more precisely called bone marrow concentrate (BMC) therapy, is a regenerative treatment that uses your body’s own healing cells. These specialized cells are drawn from bone marrow, processed in-office, and then re-injected directly into the area of injury using precise ultrasound or X-ray guidance.
The goal? To repair damaged cartilage, ligaments, and other tissues that cause pain and limit function.
At IOW, Dr. Otono Silva uses advanced image guidance to place these cells exactly where they’re needed. This ensures accuracy and maximizes healing potential.
Conditions Treated
with Stem Cell Therapy
Stem cell therapy is often considered when injuries are too advanced for PRP alone, but surgery feels like too big of a step. Common conditions include:
Common Areas
Treated with Stem Cell
Knee
SI Joint
Shoulder
Elbow
Wrist & Hand
Ankle & Foot
Spine
Head & Neck
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Stem Cell Therapy FAQs
Answers to common questions about bone marrow concentrate therapy, image-guided injections, recovery, treatment planning, and whether BMC may be right for you.
PRP uses concentrated platelets from your blood. Stem cell therapy at IOW is more precisely bone marrow concentrate (BMC) therapy, which uses healing cells drawn from your own bone marrow for more advanced joint, tendon, ligament, and spine-related conditions.
The cells are collected from your own bone marrow, processed in-office, and placed into the targeted area using ultrasound or X-ray guidance.
Yes. Every injection is performed with precise image guidance so the treatment is placed as accurately and comfortably as possible.
BMC therapy may be considered for advanced arthritis, cartilage loss, ligament instability, select spine conditions, and other injuries where natural tissue repair support may be helpful.
Most patients return to light daily activity within a few days, but tissue healing builds gradually over weeks to months. Your provider will guide your recovery plan based on your condition and treatment area.
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Medically reviewed by Dr. Otoño Silva, M.D.
Board Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation · Fellowship-Trained in Interventional Orthopedics, Centeno-Schultz Clinic
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