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PRP Platelet Rich Plasma use in Singapore

Saturday, May 16th, 2009

Following increased PRP use in Europe & the United States, physicians in Singapore are beginning to use PRP( Platelet Rich Plasma) to treat various musculoskeletal & sports injuries. The are establishing themselves as pioneers in biologics. Below is a recent press release which highlights the global use of platelet rich plasma therapy.

SingaporeMedicine is a multi-agency government-industry partnership committed to strengthening Singapore’s position as Asia’s leading medical hub and international health care destination. Hopefully they will record data & publish their results to further promote the efficacy of PRP.
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More here.

Tags: Dr Steven Sampson, musculoskeletal, platelet gel, platelet rich plasma, PRP, prp injection, Singapore, Sports Injuries, stem cells, Steven Sampson D.O.
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New York Yankee Outfielder Xavier Nady Receives PRP Platelet Rich Plasma Blood Injection for Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injury

Sunday, May 3rd, 2009

Public awareness of PRP or Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy has been increasing this year following the news of Pittsburgh Steelers Hines Ward receiving an injection which allowed him to play in the super bowl with an MCL knee sprain.

It appears that Xavier Nady, outfielder for the New York Yankees received a PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma Injection) in efforts of avoiding surgery for an ulnar collateral ligament partial tear. Generally this injury requires Tommy John surgery in appx 75% of cases. However if PRP is injected in the early stages of injury there is a good chance of avoiding surgery. Takashi Saito while he was with the LA Dodgers successfully recovered without needing surgery for a reportedly similar injury. Xavier_Nandy

http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2009/05/03/new-procedure-could-hasten-nadys-return/

http://content.usatoday.com/topics/article/People/Athletes/MLB/Xavier+Nady/0awTbmA4gua0Z/1

http://mlbhub.com/cutting-edge-procedure-may-get-nady-back-by-june/

I have seen remarkable results in both elite professional athletes as well as weekend warriors. For those looking to learn more about this procedure and the exciting realm of stem cells and biologics, view my web site & blog. There is access to my published PDF review article on my web site. We are conducting several studies and will publish new data this year. prp_kit_photo_2

www.orthohealing.com

Dr Steven Sampson

Tags: blood injection, Dr Steven Sampson, Hines Ward, Outfielder, platelet rich plasma, prp injection, Takashi Saito, Tommy John, ulnar collateral ligament, Xavier Nady, Yankees
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Musculoskeletal Ultrasound seeing increased use in Orthopaedics

Saturday, May 2nd, 2009

Yale New Haven Hospital is among the growing community of progressive physicians integrating ultrasound into their orthopaedic practice.

I believe musculoskleletal ultrasound will become a standard tool to help physicians in orthopaedics & sports medicine, much like it is in Europe. With advancements in technology, ultrasound provides unbelievable images of tendons, ligaments, and fluid inside the body. These images are very useful for diagnostic purposesand also guide the physician with injection procedures to ensure accuracy within millimeters of the target. Anecdotally I have found that patients getting cortisone injections have less discomfort with ultrasound guidance because painful structures like bone & tendon are avoided. Also patients enjoy the interaction that ultrasound provides with the physician. Patients can for example move their shoulder around to a particular position to reproduce pain that may not be seen with a static exam like x-ray or MRI. Also ultrasound is cost effective.
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A series of studies examined the use, training, outcomes and accuracy of surgeon-held musculoskeletal ultrasound at Yale School of Medicine and Duke Medical School. Researchers found that orthopaedic surgeons can reduce overall time to patient diagnosis, enhance subjective and objective clinical outcomes, and significantly lower some out-of-pocket expense for patients. Results of the studies were presented at the 2008 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine (AIUM) annual meetings.

http://www.ynhh.org/press/2009/orthoultrasound.html

Tags: (AIUM), AAOS, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, cortisone injections, Dr Steven Sampson, John S. Reach Jr., MD, musculoskeletal ultrasound, orthopaedic surgeons, sonosite, Yale
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Kentucky Derby rasising awareness of platelet rich plasma and stem cell treatments in horses

Saturday, May 2nd, 2009

With the timing of the Kentucky Derby today, there has been recent press about PRP therapy & stem cell usage in athletic horses. kentucky_derby1

A company called VetCell’s from the UK just announced a Stem Cell Technique to Undergo Human Trials. They have treated over 1500 horses successfully & are now applying this stem cell technology to humans. I expect many studies in the next few years which will enlighten us exactly how we can maximize natural healing utilizing stem cells.

http://www.thehorse.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ID=13991&src=RA
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Another study from Cornell University was just published on PRP use with horses showing effectiveness of healing tendon injuries. Tendon injuries are an important cause of catastrophic injury in athletic horses, and even minor injuries are often slow to heal and prone to future injury. Researchers performed ultrasound examinations of the tendons at 0, 2, 4, 6, and 8 weeks and mechanical, biochemical, and microscopic evaluation of the tendons 8 weeks after treatment.

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Ultrasound while commonly used to look at babies, is seeing increased use in orthopedics and sports medicine to diagnose tendon injuries and to guide needle injections to ensure precise accuracy.

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Tags: Dr Steven Sampson, horse arthritis, kentucky derby, platelet rich plasma, PRP, prp injection, racehorses, research, tendon injuries
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Platelet Rich Plasma Injection Therapy Use in Korea

Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

Recently I had the pleasure of meeting Jae Wook Ryu MD PhD from Seoul Korea. Dr Ryu is the team doctor of professional baseball team (Woori Heros). Dr Ryu visited our clinic in Los Angeles all the way from S. Korea to exchange experiences & protocols. We encourage these international meetings and have had physicians visit from other countries as well. dr ryu IMG_5217

Dr Ryu incorporates additional protocols prior to PRP therapy including acupuncture and nutritional supplementation & IV therapy to stimulate collagen (tissue) growth. Dr Ryu has treated professional athletes including a Korean professional baseball pitcher with great results. PRP holds great promise & hopefully by exchanging ideas with other pioneering docs across the globe we can make great advancements in medicine.

www.salm.co.kr JAe RYu MD Korean PRP

Tags: baseball, cosmetic, Dr Steven Sampson, facial rejuvination, Jae Wook Ryu MD, Korea, pitcher, platelet rich plasma, PRP, prp injection, Steven Sampson D.O., wrinkles
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Breakthrough treatment boosts stem cells to heal bone fractures

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009

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Recent research on a drug FDA approved in 2002 for Osteoporosis, Forteo: suggests that it may enhance release of adult stem cells to heal bone fractures.Of the six million fractures in the United States each year, approximately five percent will have slow or incomplete healing. Options are few for some patients who suffer with prolonged healing. Perhaps until now…

This is another example of how we are learning more & more that the key element to healing revolves around circulation of stem cells. We are entering the dawn of a “cellular phase” of medicine. Research is being done to treat challenging diseases like arthritis & diabetes. This drug helps turn stem cells into bone cells to cut fracture healing time down & reducing pain. This prompted a large government funded study. platelet_1

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2009-04/uorm-sdw040809.php

The story was covered on ABC nightly news:
World News – ABC News

Tags: ABC News, adult stem cell, breakthrough treatment, compression fractures, Dr Steven Sampson, Forteo, fracture, hip fractures, osteoporosis, pelvic fractures
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Botox use getting more attention for healing rather than cosmetic use

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009

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Recently Botox has been getting more press about it’s applications for conditions other than vanity. Boto

x temporarily weakens muscle and blocks “substance p” which in turn blocks pain. Unlike many other meds, botox has very little side effect & lasts for months. As a result there is increased use across the board in medicine including migraines, neck and low back pain, and buttock pain (piriformis syndrome). Research is being conducted on prostate enlargement (BPH) and overactive bladder. Also patients with tight limbs from strokes or brain injuries receive this treatment to improve function.

The NY Times recently published an article on botox seeing increased use for medical conditions.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/12/business/12botox.html?hpw

Also I published a chapter on botox use for sciatica (buttock pain known as piriformis syndrome).
http://prpinjection.blogspot.com/search?q=piriformis

Tags: botox, Dr. Steve Sampson, headaches, low back pain, migraines, neck pain, new york times, PRP, stem cells
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PRP Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy Blood Injection Featured on ABC’s Good Morning America

Wednesday, February 18th, 2009

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PRP is getting a lot of attention in the media lately…here is a link from Good Morning America. This treatment speaks to the concept that the body has a remarkable ability to heal itself. Through innovative technology, we are revolutionizing how we address treatment of tendon and cartilage injuries.

http://abcnews.go.com/Health/PainNews/Story?id=6895441&page=1

Tags: ABC News, arthritis, blood injection, Dr Steven Sampson, Good Morning America, Hines Ward, knee arthritis, platelet rich plasma, PRP, prp injection, Sports Injuries, tendinitis, tennis elbow
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President Barack Obama will soon lift the federal funding ban on embryonic stem cell research

Tuesday, February 17th, 2009

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After I attended the 4th annual stem cell summit in NYC today, analysts predicted that President Obama will reverse the ban on embryonic stem cell research in the coming days ahead.

It’s important for the public to understand however that stem cells can be obtained and harvested from a variety of means. The term “stem cells” evokes controversy, mystique and caution. But what most aren’t aware of is the availability of adult stem cells. Yes, we all have our own stem cells that have the capacity to replenish & regenerate tissue and disease.

Stem cells may be obtained from the following means:
-Umbilical cord
-Bone Marrow
-whole blood (after receiving injectibles that stimulate release from marrow to the periphery which is then drawn from the arm like neupogen & Mozobil)
Embryonic (the most controversial)
Menstrual blood (yes menstrual blood) it may be the most fresh compared to cord blood that is 9 months old.
Placenta?
Adipose (yes fat cells so one day a patient could receive liposuction & treatment for disease!)
Supplements?

Interestingly at the stem cell conference 38 of the leading companies from around the world presented their latest work. Of those only 6 represented embryonic stem cells compared to 32 with adult stem cells..

The presentations were overwhelmingly informative. I will summarize the info soon. Also I will be lecturing a grand rounds at Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, CA in March to educate physicians about future trends in medicine.

According to CNBC today, the stem cell market will see a dramatic rise from $1.7 billion last year to between $22 billion and $49 billion over the next 10 years. wow.

http://www.cnbc.com/id/29238629

Dr Steven Sampson

Tags: -President Barack Obama, adult stem cell, bone marrow aspirate, CNBC, Dr Steven Sampson, embryonic stem cells, federal funding for stem cell research, PRP, umbilical cord blood
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New York Times Article published on PRP blood injection Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy: Athletes’ Own Blood Could Nurse Them to Health

Monday, February 16th, 2009

Following the mention of Hines Ward receiving a PRP injection to allow him to perform in the super bowl, there has been an increased interest in understanding this treatment. Recently I was interviewed by New York Times reporter Alan Schwarz and extensively contributed to the article which will be published in tomorrow morning’s New York Times in section A1.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/17/sports/17blood.html?_r=1

The article raises awareness that PRP is a cost effective and safe means of accelerating healing naturally without surgery. However I feel that PRP treatment represents only the beginning in a promising field known as “orthobiologics.” I will be at the 4th annual Stem Cell Summit In New York City Feburary 17, 2008. The leading biologic and stem cell companies, physicians, and scientists will converge to share our latest work. I will post an update on the presentations and will soon give a grand rounds on stem cell & biologic progress.

I’m thrilled that (PRP) Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy is beginning to capture the public and medical community’s attention. I hope to continue to train & educate physicians to expand the application of this innovative treatment in tendon and cartilage injuries. I hope to publish data from a PRP study on knee osteoarthritis this year.

Dr Steven Sampson
www.orthohealing.com

Tags: Alan Schwarz, blood injection, Dr Steven Sampson, elbow tendinitis, Hines Ward, knee arthritis, knee strain, MCl injuries, new york times, platelet rich plasma, PRP, prp injection, tennis elbow
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