October 2014

We are excited to have Dr. Imran Siddiqui from the Department of PM&R at Spaulding/Harvard University spend a month with us in the clinic. Collaboration with academic institutions & physicians is important for advancing the fields of Platelet Rich Plasma and Orthobiologics. We believe it is important to share our experiences and techniques with aspiring students, up […]

TOBI: The Orthobiologic Institute alumni & faculty Dr. Gerard Malanga & Dr. Kenneth Mautner have published a brand new textbook, Atlas of Ultrasound-Guided Musculoskeletal Injections, providing clear and concise descriptions of more than 100 ultrasound guided injections. This book encompasses the cumulative knowledge and experience of many of the global leaders in ultrasound-guided injection therapy. The

 A recent article featured in Orthopedics This Week discussed exciting developments in the field of regenerative orthopedics, presented at the New York Stem Cell Summit in February.  A clinical trial conducted out of Shanghai’s Renji Hospital analyzed the effects of fat-derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells on knee osteoarthritis. Not only did the study reveal no adverse side

Dr. Sampson and Dr. Aufiero, along with the Orthohealing Center’s Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator, Hunter Vincent, published a new article in Orthopreneur titled “Orthobiologics: A New Frontier in Orthopaedics”. The article discusses the emergence of the newly coined term “Orthobiologics”, describing it as a class of groundbreaking new therapies with a “specific emphasis on tissue

OHC video from June 2009 eclipses 200,000 views! The video demonstrates the process of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections for the elbow, and shows the entire procedure from start to finish, including the PRP preparation and live ultrasound images showing the precise location of the needle.   Having only been posted 5 years ago, this video

Dr. Vishal Thakral was recently appointed as a Clinical Instructor at Western University of Health Sciences. Dr. Thakral will now be sharing his knowledge and expertise with aspiring 3rd and 4th year medical students. The Orthohealing Center prides itself on mentoring physicians in training, working to educate young future doctors on the value of compassion

Hip Bursitis is a common disorder characterized by localized pain at a specific point of the hip due to inflammation of a small fluid- filled gel sac called a Bursae.  These gel sacs are frequent throughout many joints in the body such as the shoulder, knee and hip, and act as a soft cushion for

One name that strikes fear into every pitcher, manager, and owner in Major League Baseball is Tommy John.  However, if you are not a baseball fan, it may be difficult to see how the name of a former LA Dodgers’ Pitcher in the 70s can cause such a stir.  Well, when Tommy John was a

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) has come a long way since first used by Ferrari and his colleagues back in 1987 for open heart surgery.  It is now being applied in a variety of medical fields, from orthopedics, to opthalmology, neurosurgery, and even cosmetics.  Along the way, researchers have examined many aspects of Platelet Rich Plasma, in

      Orthohealing Center is a proud sponsor of the 2014 Movable Feast, benefitting the St. John’s Well Child and Family Center.  St. Johns Well Child and Family Center is a network of community health centers, offering a wide variety of quality health services to patients of all ages in South Los Angeles.  Join the