BMAC (Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate) Injections

Bone marrow aspirate concentration (BMAC) injections are a non-surgical minimally invasive regenerative treatment that uses natural stem cell ability to heal the body via biological growth factors.  It uses the stem cells that are harvested from the bone marrow to help with the healing of osteoarthrosis and tendon injuries.

Who is suitable for a BMAC injection?

Anyone is suitable for a BMAC injection. Adults who suffer from osteoarthritis can significantly benefit from this treatment.  It can be used for resistant tendinopathies around the knee to help stimulate healing of a torn meniscus.  In the shoulder it can be used for arthritis and to augment repair of tendons.  In the hip it is primarily used for management of osteoarthrosis.  In the elbow, mainly for golfers and tennis elbow. In the ankle it can be used for arthritis.

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We offer a range of self-pay package options, including flexible Hospital Packages and all-inclusive Fixed Price Packages. Flexible payment plans are also available for some of our Fixed Price Packages.

To discuss our package options in more detail, please get in touch with our team.

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What does a BMAC injection involve?

The bone marrow is removed from the pelvic bone using a needle and syringe either under local anaesthetic or sedation or a light general anaesthetic.  The bone marrow which is taken from the pelvis is then separated into its various components via a centrifuging technique and a fraction of the harvested bone marrow which is rich in these mesenchymal stem cells is injected, after processing, into the relative joint or onto the damaged tendon.  This may be added to with an injection of PRP taken from your peripheral blood.

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What are the benefits of having the BMAC injection?

There are significant benefits to having a BMAC injection. These include pain relief, increased function, and a decrease in swelling. 

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What are stem cells and how can they help?

Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are a type of stem cell.  They make certain tissues including cartilage, bone and muscle.  BMAC utilizes cells which are bone marrow derived mesenchymal stem cells.

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What is the recovery period?

Most patients experience little or no pain at the site of injection.  They may have minor discomfort for a day or two from the site of harvesting from the iliac crest/hip bone. Most patients within 2-6 six weeks of the injection report an improvement in pain and function.

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Payment options

As well as working with all major insurance companies, we also welcome patients who wish to pay for themselves.

Our fixed price package is £4,950 and includes tests, procedure and consultant fees.

When enquiring about this package, please quote W7180.

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Our consultants

BMAC injections are delivered at Cromwell Hospital by Capital Orthopaedics. 

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Capital Orthopaedics

Why choose Cromwell Hospital?

We have a team of experienced orthopaedic surgeons who have developed their skills and knowledge working in some of the leading NHS teaching hospitals in the UK.   

Our orthopaedic surgeons work as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT), which includes Orthopaedic nurses and physiotherapists. As a patient, this means that your case will be closely reviewed by a team of musculoskeletal experts who will design a treatment and recovery plan specifically tailored for you.

A one-to-one joint replacement preadmission service is provided by physiotherapy, ensuring a tailored management plan to reduce hospital stay and improve recovery. We provide physiotherapy to patients seven days per week, following national best practice guidance.

If you get in touch with us, we can offer a consultation to assess your case the next day. We also offer a rapid route through to surgery, so you can be seen, cared for and recover in the fastest time possible.

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