Welcome to CurPoint Orthopedic
The Art of Renewal
CurPoint is a Seattle-based orthopedic practice that delivers innovative treatments in the rapidly emerging field of restorative medicine. We use non-operative cell-based therapies to alleviate pain, improve mobility, and enhance quality of life through the power of the patient's own cells.
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1. Examination
By looking at imaging studies, performing physical examination, and interviewing our patients, we can discuss the intricacies of their pathology from a comprehensive, authoritative perspective as only an experienced surgeon can. If your CurPoint provider believes you are a candidate for a cell-based medicine procedure, they will provide you will an extensive Patient Information packet to review with in-depth information about the procedure.
2. Assessment
We will propose the best and most ethical treatment based on evidence-based medical literature. In some cases, stem cells may not be the best treatment option. Perhaps a steroid injection is all that is required. Or surgery is in order. In any event, treatment will only be dispensed after a careful analysis and discussion of all treatment options.
Patrick N. Bays, DO
Orthopedic Surgery Expert
Dr. Bays will supervise all aspects of the practice. He is a Board Certified Active Practice orthopedic surgeon with UW Medicine NW Hospital and Medical Center. Dr. Bays graduated with honors from the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy. He graduated valedictorian from A.T. Still University (formally Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine) on a United States Navy Scholarship. Dr. Bays performed a 5-year orthopedic surgery residency at the Center for Sports Medicine and Orthopedics in Phoenix, with additional training at the University of Southern California for Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery; and at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle for Orthopedic Trauma Surgery.
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What are regenerative cells?
Stem cells are important for living organisms for many reasons. Stem cells have the remarkable potential to develop into many different cell types in the body, serving as a sort of internal repair system, dividing essentially without limit to replenish other cells so long as the person is still alive. Given their unique regenerative abilities, stem cells offer new potentials for treating diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. The field of medicine devoted to treatments in which stem cells are induced to differentiate into the specific cell type to repair damaged or destroyed cell populations or tissue is called regenerative medicine.
