Amnion Membrane and Innovative Medicine Injections Q & A
Amnion is very popular currently.
Amnion is the inner layer of the placenta which is harvested at the time of C-section. Amnion is derived from the mother, not the newborn child, so it has no ethical considerations.
The amniotic membrane contains numerous growth factors which can aid in the healing of multiple tissues including cartilage, tendon and ligament, nerve, and skin.
It is used in wound healing as well as repairing tendons because it has been shown to enhance healing and reduce scarring during the healing process.
