A client with a complete tear of the rotator cuff in the right shoulder was given the choice between surgery and stem cell transplant. The client chose to try the stem cell injection

Question

The client asked the health care provider, "How does this work on my shoulder?" The best response would be:
A) Bone marrow stem cells have been shown to generate cartilage, bone, and muscle when injected directly into the injured site.
B) The stem cells will circulate through your arterial system and come to rest in any area that is inflamed and in need of repair.
C) Stem cell injection is similar to a blood transfusion in that the cells will bring more oxygen and nutrients to the damaged tissue.
D) In addition to stem cells, the physician will give you some growth factor to help your body build more muscle mass.

Answer 1

Ans: A
Feedback:
Whether adult stem cells have a differentiation capacity similar to that of embryonic stem cells remains the subject of current debate and research. Thus far, bone marrow stem cells have been shown to have very broad differentiation capabilities, being able to generate not only blood cells but also fat, cartilage, bone, endothelial, and muscle cells.