Now Offering Stem Cell Banking
Through Our Partnership with Personalized Stem Cells
In 2026, Dr Ohlson and Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Centers partnered with Personalized Stem Cells (PSC) to provide our patients with the opportunity to bank their own stem cells for future use. This partnership enhances our orthopedic and sports medicine offerings by allowing patients to store and expand their stem cells for potential future treatments.
Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Centers is proud to be one of a select group of orthopedic practices nationwide chosen to offer this advanced level of stem cell collection and preservation. Our participation helps set the standard for regenerative orthopedics while giving our patients early access to groundbreaking treatments.
Why Bank Your Stem Cells?
Preserve Your Cells at Their Healthiest
Whether you're an active athlete, managing chronic joint pain, or planning for joint replacement down the road, stem cell banking gives you a powerful regenerative option when you need it most.
Banking your cells now—while you're younger and healthier—means those cells are available for life. You won't need another collection procedure. One banking event gives you multiple treatment doses, ready whenever you need them.
With stem cell banking, you don't have to rely on repeat extractions. Instead, your stored cells are multiplied in an FDA-compliant cGMP lab, ensuring you have doses ready for future treatments—whether that's a knee, shoulder, hip, or tendon injury.
Step-by-Step: How Stem Cell Banking Works
Consultation at Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Centers
Meet with Dr. Ohlson or Dr. Woolf to determine if you're a candidate for stem cell banking. We'll review your health history, discuss your goals, and answer your questions.
Lipoaspiration Procedure
A simple outpatient procedure is scheduled to collect a small amount of your adipose (fat) tissue, typically from the abdomen or flanks. Your collected fat is sent to PSC's FDA-compliant cGMP laboratory in San Diego, where it is processed and cryopreserved.
Storage & Culture Expansion
PSC isolates and expands your stem cells over a 60-day period. These cells are multiplied into high-dose batches (approximately 18.5 million cells per vial).
Early Access Programs
You may qualify for an early access program that allows you access to use your own cells in the United States. Available for orthopedic treatment including knee, hip, shoulder, ankle, tendon, and ligament injuries.
The Advantage of Banking: More Doses, More Options
One of the biggest advantages of banking your stem cells is that you will have multiple doses available for future treatments. Whether you're considering another regenerative procedure, need retreatment for bilateral joints, or are exploring new therapies as they become available, having your own stem cells on hand ensures you're prepared.
By banking today, you're taking control of your future joint health and maximizing your potential treatment options.
Talk to Your Doctor About Stem Cell Banking
At Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Centers, we are well educated about stem cell banking and regenerative options. Set aside a little time to have a chat with us about securing your regenerative future.
Learn More About Stem Cell Banking
To find out if stem cell banking is right for you, visit www.personalizedstemcells.com