Dr. Steven Sampson lectures to Argentina Orthopedic Doctors on The Knee Organ: Non-Surgical Treatments for Advanced Osteoarthritis Dr. Steven Sampson provided a virtual lecture for orthopedic surgeons in Latin America on knee osteoarthritis. As a pioneer in orthobiologics, Dr. Sampson has been researching advanced procedures such as PRP and bone marrow cell therapies along with […]
What is the difference between Tendinitis and Tendinosis? First, it’s important to understand what a tendon is. A tendon is an elastic fiber that connects muscle to bone. It creates stability and helps with movement. Unlike muscles and other tissues, tendons have a poor blood supply, limiting their healing abilities. Through repetitive movements, overuse, and
Tendonitis vs Tendinosis: What Is The Difference? Read More »
Long-time TOBI (The Orthobiologic Institute) Faculty, Dr. Gerald Malanga, and colleagues reviewed hundreds of published articles in this narrative study that highlights the history of corticosteroids, its use to treat joint pain, and its associated effects. Cortisone is both a natural hormone and a synthesized anti-inflammatory medication that is commonly used to treat symptoms related to chronic
Researchers at the Steadman Clinic and Research Institute in Colorado recently published a pilot study investigating patient reported outcomes in hip pain and function after undergoing a single injection of bone marrow concentrate to the affected joint. As one of the leading causes of disability in the US, patients suffering from moderate to severe hip
Sports injuries and normal wear and tear on the body can lead to recurrent or chronic pain. This has been the case across the centuries. What has coincided with the physical manifestations of pain has been the search for viable solutions. Modern medicine offers a plethora of options. Some people manage pain with over-the-counter medication,
Is Prolotherapy the Solution to Pain? Read More »
Congrats to Dr Steven Sampson’s former scribe, Jonah Liwag for earning his white coat at the Uniformed Services University at F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine Class of 2024. It’s great to see our staff grow and help others. We regularly mentor students from UCLA and Western University Health Sciences, positively influencing and supporting students
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This review article discusses the similarities in pathogenesis between post-traumatic osteoarthritis and hemarthrosis, and the potential implications on meniscus health and repair. Bleeding into the intra-articular joint space, hemarthrosis, is likely to play a role in the pathogenesis of post-traumatic osteoarthritis following injury to the knee joint. This review article highlights findings published in various
Blood in the Joint: Effects of Hemarthrosis on Meniscus Health and Repair Techniques Read More »
Sports injuries affect people of all athletic levels. Usually, these injuries occur due to factors outside of one’s control. However, improper equipment, training, and performance techniques can contribute to an elevated risk of injury. Regardless of how or why a sports injury has occurred, the pain of the injury can significantly impact quality of life.
Common Sports Injuries Don’t Have to Take You Out of the Game Read More »
Our friend & colleague from Stanford University, Orthopedic Surgeon Allan Mishra MD shares an informative video on the importance of Vitamin D supplementation. Previously some studies on the association of inadequate Vitamin D Levels on pain and immune system have been published. Recently, studies are suggesting that Vitamin D may mitigate the impact of Covid-19.
Vitamin D Supplementation: Important Defense Against COVID-19? Read More »
In March, the Pain Physician Journal published a position statement from the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (ASIPP). TOBI faculty, Dr. Christopher Centeno, and other contributing authors hope this review will aid regulators overseeing regenerative musculoskeletal medicine. Their objective being to provide a comprehensive, focused, review of literature describing the current regulatory guidelines and
A Position Statement on Bone Marrow Stem Cells as Homologous Use Read More »
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