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What is PRP?

PRP stands for Platelet-Rich Plasma, a minimally invasive treatment using your own blood for orthopedic conditions. A patient’s blood is taken and spun down, separating it into its natural 4 components. The plasma or liquid part of the blood is collected along with platelets. PRP contains concentrated platelets with plasma and growth factors which are […]

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PRP Therapy for Hip Osteoarthritis

PRP treatment to the hip involves taking a sample of the patient’s own blood and separating its properties by blood spinning or centrifugation. The yellow liquid component, or the plasma, contains platelets that secrete growth factors and other anti-inflammatory proteins. Using image guidance, typically ultrasound these cells are injected into painful joints and soft tissues.

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What is PRP Treatment for Knee Pain?

PRP treatment is a minimally invasive same-day procedure that involves taking a sample of the patient’s blood and separating it into its 4 components (white blood cells, red blood cells, platelets, and plasma). The yellow liquid component of the blood, or the plasma, contains platelets that secrete growth factors and over 1,500 proteins. When injected

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Dr. Steven Sampson lectures on PRP, Bone Marrow, Adipose and Shockwave therapies in Seville, Spain

Dr. Steven Sampson provided a lecture at the OrtoBioMsk conference on February 17, 2022, in Seville Spain. Dr. Sampson shared Orthohealing’s lower extremity treatment protocols that involve orthobiologics such as PRP, BMC, Adipose & shockwave. He describes how we customize the patient’s treatment program and various injection techniques while tracking data to maximize outcomes.  

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Dr Steven Sampson Western University awarded clinical associate professor

Dr. Steven Sampson Awarded Clinical Associate Professor of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, by Western University of Health Sciences/College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific

Dr. Steven Sampson has been educating and mentoring medical students and physicians for over 15 years. Recently he was recognized by Western University of Health Sciences/College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific. Dr. Sampson jokes that he feels old seeing students he mentored years ago now as peers running residency programs or in private practice

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Prolotherapy vs PRP?

Prolotherapy and PRP are both minimally invasive injection options widely used across the country. Prolotherapy originated before PRP, and typically patients received multiple prolotherapy injections to a painful region without image (ultrasound or x-ray) guidance. The main difference is that PRP uses the patient’s own blood, while prolotherapy uses a solution of sugar (dextrose) that

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Does PRP work for Arthritis?

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is increasingly being applied to treat arthritis in patients. With the surge in younger people developing arthritis from sports-related injuries, there comes a gap between physical therapy and invasive surgery. Patients are drawn to a minimally invasive procedure such as PRP because of its natural properties and known effectiveness in professional athletes.

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Dr. Sampson Lectures at FEMECOT Congress in Monterrey Mexico

Dr Sampson recently lectured in FEMECOT, a large Orthopedic Surgeon Meeting in Monterrey Mexico, with thousands of physician members. Dr Sampson’s talks were on the Top 3 Orthobiologic Injections – Platelet Rich Plasma, Bone Marrow Concentrate, and Adipose Tissue for Osteoarthritis. Through global events and collaboration we can advance the field with more standardization and

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