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Stem Cells: Putting Spine Healing Science to Work Today

New research is proving that a patient's own stem cells could be an important factor in healing and growing new tissue. Based on skyrocketing attendance at recent stem cell conferences, many prominent spinal surgeons, scientists and medical corporations clearly agree.

Autologous stem cells (those harvested from the spinal patient) pose no ethical issues, and because they have shown the potential to promote healing and bone growth when used in conjunction with spinal surgery, stem cell therapies represent an enormous opportunity for surgeons, medical technology companies and, most importantly, the more than 2.5 million patients for whom these therapies are applicable.

At SpineSmith, we believe that tissue regeneration holds the key to healing the human spine. Current FDA regulations allow the use of concentrated cell therapies for certain conditions, and our patented Fusionary technology falls within these guidelines.

Autologous stem cell therapy is not a future promise - it is a reality today. Current applications for stem cell products already include:


  • Replacement for bone harvesting in spine fusion surgeries
  • Bone growth and void fill in fresh fractures
  • Bone growth and void fill in non-union fractures

We invite you to review the scientific literature included here as you consider the potential that these therapies offer for your practice.