Spine Stem Cell Trials Underway (written by Bilioine Young @ OTW)
Dr. Hyun Bae, co-director of the spine fellowship program at Cedars-Sinai Spine Center, Los Angeles, was among the first surgeons to use growth factor tissue engineering for intervertebral discs and multilevel artificial disc replacements for both the lumbar and cervical spine.
Now he is deeply involved in stem cell research and believes that the appropriate patients could benefit greatly from stem cell use. "I think stem cells will make a big impact on spine care," says Bae. "I don't think this is some mythical sounds...
