We were thrilled to have Dr Alan Lazar an orthopaedic surgeon from Plantation Florida visit our LA center recently. Dr Lazar specializes in minimally invasive arthroscopy and uses PRP in the operating room to facilitate recovery naturally. Also he has been injecting PRP in many patients. Most interestingly, Dr Lazar is one of few doctors pioneering adult fat stem cell injections to potentially regenerate cartilage & reduce pain from osteoarthritis. Various doctors are combining adult stem cells with PRP to get maximum results. Best of luck to Dr Lazar and many thanks to our patients allowing him to observe PRP ultrasound guided procedures. 
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Specialist in Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy (PRP Therapy). Providing cutting edge non-surgical orthopedic healing techniques.
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Orthopaedic Surgeon Alan Lazar MD visits Orthohealing Center to observe platelet rich plasma procedures
Sunday, February 21st, 2010Orthohealing Center Supports One for all Charity
Thursday, February 4th, 2010
Congratulations to our beloved medical assistant Mari Morales for her dedicated commitment to community service. Mari created a non profit organization “One for All” that benefits children in the Inglewood community. Twice annually children attend the event & bring their report card from school. If they get A’s & B’s they qualify for a special gift. This Christmas they each received a toy. Mari has been able to do this year after year with little financial support and we are more than happy to support her goodwill. The next event will be in June. Anyone interested in helping children in an under served local community in Los Angeles, can view the web site for a donation:
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Dr Sanjay Gupta & Anderson Cooper Discuss Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy in Tiger Woods & Athletes
Thursday, December 17th, 2009With the recent news that Tiger Woods received PRP therapy to accelerate his knee recovery from surgery, there has been lots of media exposure for PRP. Here is a video from CNN last night. 
Harvard University Discusses Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy
Sunday, December 13th, 2009In a recent newsletter to the community, Harvard University
discusses Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy. Overall there is a consensus that the treatment is promising, however more controlled studies are needed. Over the last 3 years there has been an increased awareness with this treatment. While the research is being conducted (which takes years to complete & publish), it’s good to see that Harvard recognizes that many patients are inquiring about this treatment in orthobiologics.
Danielle Aufiero MD addresses the Los Angeles County Osteopathic Association on Platelet Rich Plasma
Wednesday, October 7th, 2009Danielle Aufiero spoke last week at the Los Angeles County Osteopathic Association meeting in Pomona, CA regarding updates in PRP. Many Osteopathic Physicians attended the lecture and are becoming more familiar with the fundamental science and emerging literature behind the treatment. Osteopaths are liscensed physicians in the US, but have an additional emphasis in training on treating the body as a whole and are generally more holistically orientated. Therefore PRP is an appealing treatment option for the Osteopath.
ESPN discusses Platelet Rich Plasma and Troy Polamalu of the Pittsburgh Steelers
Sunday, September 20th, 2009ESPN this morning discussed 
the use of PRP to accelerate the recovery time for pro bowl defensive player Troy Polamalu. Troy suffered a knee MCL tear which is a non-surgical injury that can take anywhere up to 8 weeks to heal. Hopefully with PRP he can cut the recovery process in half. PRP works quicker when there is a new injury to maximize the ongoing healing process.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WXzz2ndpaQ
Hines Ward received the same treatment to his knee MCL tear accelerate his recovery in the Superbowl
Dr Steven Sampson Feautured on ABC 7 News. Platelet Rich Plasma: New Therapy Heals Joints Without Surgery
Saturday, July 18th, 2009Dr Steven Sampson of the Orthohealing Center was featured last night in Los Angeles.
The story demonstrates how Platelet Rich Plasma therapy can potentially delay the need for joint surgery.
http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/health&id=6915184
New PRP Platelet Rich Plasma injection Demonstration Video
Saturday, June 27th, 2009New Platelet Rich plasma study on tendon injury: Jumpers knee patellar tendonisis
Saturday, June 6th, 2009
A study was done from Italy demonstrating clinical improvement in 16/20 male athletes who received a series of 3 prp injctions at 15 day intervals. They were followed up at 6 months. Interestingly 3 out of the 4 patients who failed to improve did not comply with the stretching & strengthening protocol following the injections.
Patellar tendinosis is a challenging condition because of poor blood supply, oxygen, & a lack of nutrition. Over half of athletes are forced to retire, & many continue to have pain after their retirement.
This speaks to the importance of post injection rehabilitation. I learned this firsthand after I tore my own Medial collateral Ligament in my knee after a surfing lesson.
I received a PRP injection and the rehab clearly accelerated the recovery process.
http://www.orthohealing.com/blog/2007/10/11/prp-knee-injection-8-wks-post-injection-update/
Dr Steven Sampson Lecturing in Malibu at Yoga Day: new treatments for sports injuries including platelet rich plasma therapy (PRP)
Thursday, May 21st, 2009
Yoga Day in Malibu-Sunday May 31st, 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Join us for a complete day of yoga and health at a fabulous, mountaintop estate at the top of Corral Canyon in Malibu. Start the day with an inspiring “Prime of Life Yoga” class taught by renowned Yoga teacher Larry Payne PhD in a beautiful environment followed by two outstanding lectures on health and longevity. Our speakers will be Dr. Steve Sampson,D.O. “New treatments for Sports Injuries” and inspirational speaker Joni Consroe “Living a Life of Joy”.
To register please call us at 310-306-8845 or email to info@samata.com.
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