FLORIN IOAN NICULESCU, M.D. PHD.
Osteopathic Medicine at Georgetown Blvd, Eldersburg, MD
License number
Maryland D0057783
Category
Osteopathic Medicine
Type
Rheumatology
Address
Address
6190 Georgetown Blvd SUITE 110, Eldersburg, MD 21784
Phone
(410) 795-9700
(410) 795-7500 (Fax)
(410) 795-7500 (Fax)
Professional information
Dr. Florin I Niculescu, Eldersburg MD - MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Specialties:
Rheumatology
Address:
Eldersburg Arthritis
6190 Georgetown Blvd STE 110, Eldersburg 21784
(410) 795-9700 (Phone)
6190 Georgetown Blvd STE 110, Eldersburg 21784
(410) 795-9700 (Phone)
Procedures:
Joint Drainage, Myofascial Trigger Point Injection, Steroid Injections, Trigger Point Injections
Conditions:
Achilles Tendinitis, Adhesive Capsulitis, Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS), Arthritis, Behçet's Disease, Bursitis, Chronic Neck Pain, Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis), Fibromyalgia, Giant Cell Arteritis, Gout, Lyme Disease, Osteoarthritis, Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist, Osteoarthritis of Knee, Osteoarthritis of Spine, Osteopenia, Osteoporosis, Plantar Fasciitis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR), Polymyositis, Raynaud's Disease, Reiter's Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis), Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sarcoidosis, Sjögren's Syndrome, Spondylitis, Still's Disease, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Systemic Sclerosis, Vasculitis
Languages:
English, Italian, Spanish
Education:
Medical School
Institute Of Medicine & Pharmacy 'Carol Davila'
Graduated: 1981
University MD Som
Institute Of Medicine & Pharmacy 'Carol Davila'
Graduated: 1981
University MD Som
Florin Ioan Niculescu, Eldersburg MD
Specialties:
Rheumatologist
Address:
6190 Georgetown Blvd, Eldersburg, MD 21784
Education:
Universitatea de Medicina si Farmacie Iuliu Hatieganu - Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Medicine
University of Maryland Medical Center - Residency - Rheumatology (Internal Medicine)
Doctor of Medicine
University of Maryland Medical Center - Residency - Rheumatology (Internal Medicine)
Board certifications:
American Board of Internal Medicine Sub-certificate in Rheumatology (Internal Medicine)
Procedure To Regenerate Articular Cartilage In Human Advanced Osteoarthritis Using Autologous Hematopoetic Stem Cell Transplantation
US Patent:
2007026, Nov 15, 2007
Filed:
May 9, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/430450
Inventors:
Robert Shaw - Sparks MD, US
Florin Niculescu - Sykesville MD, US
Florin Niculescu - Sykesville MD, US
International Classification:
A01N 63/00
US Classification:
424093700
Abstract:
A procedure for regenerating cartilage in a patient's joint damaged by Osteoarthritis by transplanting autologous hematopoetic stem cells extracted from a human, preferably the same human. The procedure begins by screening to ensure that the patient is a suitable candidate, then preparation of the patient for the stem cell transplantation by a combined regimen of intra-articular injection to diminish inflammation and facilitate apoptotic cell clearance, plus subcutaneous injection of hematopoetic growth factor. The autologous hematopoetic stem cells are then purified by incubating a blood sample with magnetic polystyrene beads (Dynabeads™) coated with a monoclonal antibody specific for CD34 cell membrane antigen. The stem cells are separated from the blood sample using a magnetic particle separator, and washed through a plurality of washing substeps. The purified and separated stem cells are suspended in a particular transplant solution, and the transplant solution is injected into the patient's joint such that the purified and separated autologous hemotopoetic stem cells enter the patient's damaged joint, and regenerates. The transplant solution contains specific growth factors that direct the stem cells into the areas of damaged or absent cartilage, allowing the stem cells to differentiate into young chondrocytes. This produces new healthy cartilage with a high potential in restoring the integrity and functionality of the joint.