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Participating in sports has a number of benefits for young athletes, but it also has its hazards. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that over 2.6 million children 19 and under end up being treated in hospital emergency rooms for sports injuries. A sports injury can affect males and females of […]

We’re excited to be one of few clinics in the USA using one of the latest  breakthroughs in ultrasound technology. Ultrasound uses sound waves to visualize tendons. Unlike other imaging, the Ultrasound image is immediately interpreted and can be placed right over a patients painful region & moved through a painful motion to reproduce the

Thanks to our staff member Isabel Perez to transforming our reception area into a conference meeting room! Dr Steven Sampson is a board member of the Arthritis Foundation a non for profit organization aimed at cure for arthritis that affects so many Americans and military personnel. At the meeting we discussed a successful 2017 annual

Have you been recommended to undergo surgery? Have you neglected a painful joint condition? Perhaps you feel your condition is too far advanced or chronic for any treatment to really help you. With stem cell therapy, although there are a few reasons that would exclude a candidate from treatment, age is generally not one of

Stem cells play a large role in the rapidly growing field of regenerative medicine.  Stem cell therapy, a regenerative medicine therapy, uses a patient’s own stem cells to help repair damaged tissues and repair injuries. Here at the Orthohealing Center, we are pioneers in bone marrow stem cell therapy. This therapy is a very promising

Steve Kerr, the head coach of the Golden State Warrior, still experiences pain and nausea after his spine surgery in the fall of 2015. According to NBC Bay area: “If you have a back problem, stay away from surgery.” Kerr expressed deep regret to the news reporters. Unfortunately, Kerr’s surgery has led to the leakage

Stiff joints can be a deal breaker when it comes to having fun. They are painful, uncomfortable and can put a damper on anything from the wildest of dance parties to the simple daily walk up and down the stairs. This stiffness is caused by inflammation. Here at Orthohealing, we can help determine the cause

Cartilage damage and degeneration can cause extreme discomfort and impairs a patients’ quality of life. According to the Arthritis Foundation, The FDA recently approved the Matrix Associated Chondrocyte Implantation (MACI) treatment, which can heal early stage cartilage damage. In the interview with Farshid Guilak, PhD, by the Arthritis Foundation, degenerated cartilage tissue is similar to

With the 2017 NFL draft around the corner, Dr Steven Sampson’s annual regenerative medicine conference TOBI had the opportunity to discuss orthobiologics and regenerative medicine with recently retired Tampa Bay Buccaneers Gosder Cherilus. Gosder played in the NFL for 9 seasons with over 116 starts with the Detroit Lions, Indianapolis Colts, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

When you’re experiencing pain in the joints or other areas of the body, pain relief is a top priority. Depending on the doctor that you visit, you may be given an option to have surgery on the affected area. Other doctors that are well-versed in regenerative medicine may offer stem cell therapy as an alternative