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Abhay Deol Credits Stem Cell Therapy for Relief From Slipped-Disc Pain as Doctors Urge Caution

He sought the Seoul procedure from Dr. Abraham An after declining back surgery.

Overview

  • Deol said he went to Lydian Clinic in Seoul for stem cell injections to treat long-standing knee pain and sciatica caused by a slipped disc, describing the process as using his own cells.
  • He reported returning for a second round of treatment, with his stem cells stored for potential future needs.
  • Medical experts quoted in reports call this application experimental, noting a lack of FDA approval and limited long-term evidence for efficacy.
  • Clinicians say any benefit is most likely in mild-to-moderate cases without severe nerve compression, and they stress that it is not a permanent cure.
  • Doctors caution about high costs and unproven commercial offerings, advising patients to consult reputable specialists and consider established options or surgery when clearly indicated.