Placenta tissue treatment saved a diabetic man's leg from amputation at Mount Sinai.

Placenta tissue saved Ron Williams, a 64-year-old diabetic screenwriter, from leg amputation due to a severe, infected wound. The innovative treatment at Mount Sinai, using donated placenta tissue, recruited stem cells to heal the wound, blocking pain and reducing inflammation. This method has successfully treated over 80 patients but faces challenges due to limited awareness and logistical difficulties in placenta collection.

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