Regenerative Supplementation at 1st Choice Health & Wellness
At 1st Choice Health & Wellness, our doctors utilize state-of-the-art regenerative therapies and techniques to diagnose, treat and manage a wide range of conditions.
What is Wharton’s Jelly?
Wharton's Jelly is the connective tissue found within the human umbilical cord. It is structurally similar to articular cartilage and other soft tissues throughout the body. The most prominent component is the extracellular matrix (ECM) — a collagen-based, crosslinked network that adds tensile strength and distributes load, making it well-suited for patients with musculoskeletal injuries. Wharton's Jelly allografts consist of human umbilical cord tissue that has been disassociated, suspended in saline, and cryopreserved. They are applied directly to the site of a soft tissue defect or injured area via syringe and are commonly used in ligament, muscle, or cartilage tears.
Connective Tissue Supplementation
How It Works
Wharton's Jelly is administered via syringe directly to the injured site or defect. The application is relatively painless and takes only minutes. It is both nonsurgical and minimally invasive — patients walk in and walk back out the same day.
Is It Right for Me?
If you are suffering from joint pain, you may have an underlying structural tissue defect that is the root cause. Instead of treating your symptoms with steroids or other conventional methods, Wharton's Jelly addresses the root cause by fixing your "tissue issue." If missing or damaged tissue is identified after imaging, you may be a candidate for Wharton's Jelly application. Schedule an appointment with your physician to see if you qualify.
Post Application
Your physician will provide specific guidance, but it is generally recommended to take it easy for the first 24–48 hours. Beyond that, there is usually little change in daily activities. Most patients require multiple applications to reach the desired clinical outcome, as determined by their physician.
