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Wednesday, December 14th, 2011 by Beny Charchian, M.D., M.S.
Sacroiliac (SI) joint pain afflicts millions of Americans every year, and is thought to be the main culprit in up to 30% of chronic back pain sufferers. It continues to be widely underdiagnosed by many physicians in part because MRIs of the low back typically do not focus on this area and therefore show nothing abnormal. Most patients with the condition feel hopeless when conventional treatments including physical therapy and steroid injections do not provide sustained relief.
As outlined in the Winter 2011 issue of Pain Pathways magazine, Radiofrequency (RF) Ablation offers new hope. In this procedure, a probe is inserted near the area of the SI joint and its tip is heated – deadening the surrounding nerve tissue and offering substantial and more prolonged pain relief. A similar procedure can be performed for nerves in the low back (medial branch nerves which innervate facet joints of the lumbar spine).
We have performed numerous RF ablations at the Orthohealing Center with exceptional results , and are excited to see word spread about this innovative procedure!
Tags: Beny Charchian, Beny Charchian MD, Danielle Aufiero MD, Dr Beny Charchian, Dr Danielle Aufiero, Dr. Steve Sampson, epidural, Facet Joint, low back pain, M.D., M.S., orthohealing center, Radiofrequency Ablation, RF Ablation, RFA, Sacroiliac Joint, SI Joint, Spine Injection, Steven Sampson D.O.
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Dr. Charchian specializes in Interventional Pain Management integrating Fluoroscopy (live X-Ray), in addition to treating an array of spine and joint disorders non-surgically. He has extensive training in electrodiagnostic studies to evaluate nerve injuries. He completed a Pain Medicine Fellowship at UCLA and is currently a Clinical Instructor of Medicine at The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA as well as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Western University of Health Sciences.
Monday, March 7th, 2011 by Steven Sampson D.O.
We are pleased to announce another new peer reviewed publication this yr. In the Feburary 2011 Journal of American Osteopathic Association, Management of Dupuytren Contracture With Ultrasound-Guided Lidocaine Injection and Needle Aponeurotomy Coupled With Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment. Duptyren Contracture is a disabling condition where scar tissue forms on the palm causing restricted range of motion & pain. Surgery is often required but has serious complications and a high recurrence rate with significant recovery time.
Initially I learned about an experimental treatment being done at UCLA to avoid surgery. They were blindly needling the palm and injecting a local anesthetic to break up scar tissue. We took it one step further & published the first known case of ultrasound guided needling for this condition coupled with osteopathic manipulation with manual therapy. With the ultrasound we were able to visualize the irregularity & properly numb the region with little to no pain reported. We were amazed to see a full recovery without any complications. Just another example of how to be on the ‘cutting edge’ without surgery!
Tags: Danielle Aufiero MD, Dr Danielle Aufiero, Dr. Steve Sampson, Duptyren Contracture, JAOA, msk Ultrasound, musculoskeletal ultrasound, needle aponeurotomy, Steven Sampson D.O., The Orthohealing Center
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Founder of the Orthohealing Center, Dr. Sampson is a recognized expert on orthobiologics and regenerative medicine. He lectures internationally and spearheads OHC’s clinical research efforts. Dr. Sampson is a Clinical Instructor of Medicine at The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, and is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Western University of Health Sciences.
Thursday, November 4th, 2010 by Steven Sampson D.O.
As PRP Platelet Rich Plasma is gaining popularity we are receiving many requests from international doctors to visit our center to learn from our work. Most recently Dr Liliana Oddone visited and observed PRP procedures. Interestingly, Dr Oddone is a plastic surgeon who has been using PRP for cosmetic purposes, facial wrinkles and skin tightening etc. The disciplines of Dentistry (implants), plastic surgery, orthopedic human and equine (horses) are all leading the way for progressive regenerative therapies that maximize natural healing. Thanks to our patients for being so cooperative during her visit.
Tags: blood spinning, Buenos Aires, cosmetic wrinkles, Danielle Aufiero MD, Dr Danielle Aufiero, Dr Steven Sampson, plastic surgery, platelet rich plasma, Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy, PRP, Steven Sampson D.O., The Orthohealing Center, wrinkles
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Founder of the Orthohealing Center, Dr. Sampson is a recognized expert on orthobiologics and regenerative medicine. He lectures internationally and spearheads OHC’s clinical research efforts. Dr. Sampson is a Clinical Instructor of Medicine at The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, and is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Western University of Health Sciences.
Sunday, May 2nd, 2010 by Steven Sampson D.O.
Ivanhoe featured the Orthohealing Center & two of our patients in a recent story on Platelet Rich Plasma. One patient is a Karate instructor who suffered multiple tendon injuries from holding up sparring pads. Another patient, an avid runner developed knee arthritis. Both received PRP & had their subsequent injections filmed by Ivanhoe. It’s great for the community to see that most of the patients we treat are not world class athletes and most are just active individuals who get injuries from exercise or from occupation.
Tags: arthritis, blood therapy, Danielle Aufiero MD, Dr Danielle Aufiero, Ivanhoe, karate, platelet rich plasma, Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy, PRP, prp injection, runner, The Orthohealing Center
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Founder of the Orthohealing Center, Dr. Sampson is a recognized expert on orthobiologics and regenerative medicine. He lectures internationally and spearheads OHC’s clinical research efforts. Dr. Sampson is a Clinical Instructor of Medicine at The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, and is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Western University of Health Sciences.
Friday, April 30th, 2010 by Steven Sampson D.O.
In a recent publication of Pain Medicine News: Ultrasound Demonstrations Fuel debate on Clinical Role in pain Medicine.
The article discusses how the increased use of Musculoskeletal ultrasound is enhancing spine pain management & changing the way we perform state of the art procedures. More studies are needed to learn what specific spine procedures are superior to relying on the standard x-ray (fluoroscopy) for visualization. Advantages of ultrasound noted include decreased radiation exposure for the patient/doctor & better visualization of soft tissues & cost effectiveness. Pain management physicians are encouraged to explore this technology in efforts of possibly improving quality of care & safety.
We find that particular procedures can be done in the office with ultrasound which cuts down on the cost for the patient rather than having to go to a surgical center. However there are particular spine procedures that are best performed under x-ray guidance (fluoroscopy) vs ultrasound. At least more spine specialists & pain managements are becoming increasingly aware of this available technology.
Tags: Danielle Aufiero MD, Dr Danielle Aufiero, Dr Steven Sampson, orthohealing center, pain medicine, PRP
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Founder of the Orthohealing Center, Dr. Sampson is a recognized expert on orthobiologics and regenerative medicine. He lectures internationally and spearheads OHC’s clinical research efforts. Dr. Sampson is a Clinical Instructor of Medicine at The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, and is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Western University of Health Sciences.
Monday, April 5th, 2010 by Steven Sampson D.O.
VIDEO: Tiger Woods Admits Federal Investigators Have Contacted His Agent In Drug Probe | RadarOnline.com.
Tiger woods held a press conference a the Augusta Masters today to address concerns of his medical treatment among other issues that have been circling in the media. Tiger clarified that he has never used performance enhancing drugs (PED’s). However Tiger did confirm that he received 4 injections of PRP Platelet Rich Plasma to his knee ligament (LCL) following a slow post operative recovery from ACL repair. Woods also received treatment for his Achilles tendon which he tore & adversely affected his driving distance . He claims that the treatments were successful & he feels strong.
While Tiger Woods has been surrounded by disappointments of his family & fans of infidelity, it appears that he has not violated any medical laws or restrictions in sport. PRP has been used to treat many athletes & even more weekend warriors. We are conducting several studies including a 10 multi center clinical trial on tennis elbow as well as a pilot knee arthritis study that was submitted for publication.
So hopefully the bright side of all this media frenzy will be the attention placed on an emerging therapy PRP. In no way is this a panacea but it appears a safe alternative to cortisone. More studies will emerge soon, some pro and some con to best determine which patients and injuries will be proper candidates for PRP.
Tags: CNN, Danielle Aufiero MD, Dr Danielle Aufiero, Dr. Steve Sampson, Masters, orthohealing center, platelet rich plasma, Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy, PRP, prp injection, Steven Sampson D.O., Tiger Woods
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Founder of the Orthohealing Center, Dr. Sampson is a recognized expert on orthobiologics and regenerative medicine. He lectures internationally and spearheads OHC’s clinical research efforts. Dr. Sampson is a Clinical Instructor of Medicine at The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, and is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Western University of Health Sciences.
Friday, March 26th, 2010 by Steven Sampson D.O.
54 patients were treated with hip/buttock pain requiring a diagnosis of gluteal tendinosis (a chronic tendon injury rather than an acute injury tendinitis). The study from the American Journal of Roentgenology demonstrated seventy percent of patients were satisfied with the results of the intervention which included a ultrasound guided cortisone injection. Typically these injections are done blind without image guidance. However the physician may miss the target site and may simply be injecting fatty tissue or the incorrect muscle or tendon causing further damage or discomfort by hitting painful structures like bone or nerve. If patients have great relief from this guided cortisone injection, the proper disgnosis is determined & the patient may be a candidate for other injectables which may be less damaging like PRP or Traumeel etc.
Tags: american journal of roentgenology, canada, Danielle Aufiero MD, Dr Danielle Aufiero, Dr Steven Sampson, orthohealing center, Steven Sampson D.O., tendonopathy, ultrasound
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Founder of the Orthohealing Center, Dr. Sampson is a recognized expert on orthobiologics and regenerative medicine. He lectures internationally and spearheads OHC’s clinical research efforts. Dr. Sampson is a Clinical Instructor of Medicine at The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, and is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Western University of Health Sciences.
Friday, March 26th, 2010 by Steven Sampson D.O.
While we are using cutting edge technology like musculoskeletal ultrasound to diagnose orthopedic injuries & guide PRP injections, Physicians used this equipment to save lives in Haiti. Through generous donations by Sonosite, Emergency Doctors & 
Anesthesiologists visited Haiti & treated patients with severe injuries.
Tags: anesthesia, Danielle Aufiero MD, Dr Danielle Aufiero, Dr Steven Sampson, ER, HAiti Relief, sonosite, Steven Sampson D.O., ultrasound
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Founder of the Orthohealing Center, Dr. Sampson is a recognized expert on orthobiologics and regenerative medicine. He lectures internationally and spearheads OHC’s clinical research efforts. Dr. Sampson is a Clinical Instructor of Medicine at The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, and is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Western University of Health Sciences.
Friday, March 26th, 2010 by Steven Sampson D.O.
NPRrecently featured PRP discussing it’s use in orthopedics & sports medicine. Interestingly via professional athletes, the community is learning more about emerging therapies that are driving change in medicine. Hopefully indirectly the increased awareness of PRP use in professional sports will promote further studies so that more patients at home can benefit as well.
Tags: alex rodriguez, Danielle Aufiero MD, Dr Danielle Aufiero, Dr. DENNIS CARDONE, Dr. Steve Sampson, Hines Ward, orthohealing center, platelet rich plasma, Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy, PRP, prp injection, Steven Sampson D.O., Tiger Woods
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Founder of the Orthohealing Center, Dr. Sampson is a recognized expert on orthobiologics and regenerative medicine. He lectures internationally and spearheads OHC’s clinical research efforts. Dr. Sampson is a Clinical Instructor of Medicine at The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, and is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Western University of Health Sciences.
Friday, March 26th, 2010 by Steven Sampson D.O.
A new article from Harper’s Bazaar
discusses stem cell based therapies used by plastic surgeons for cosmetic wrinkles. I first learned about PRP use for wrinkles in plastic surgery a while back when a Physician from S Korea visited our clinic. Don’t be surprised to see increased use of PRP in plastic surgery. Perhaps it will provide a natural based alternative to Restylane or botox?
Tags: cosmetic wrinkles, Danielle Aufiero MD, Dr Danielle Aufiero, Dr Steven Sampson, Harper's Bazaar, plastic surgery, Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy, PRP, prp injection, stem cells, Steven Sampson D.O., wrinkles
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Founder of the Orthohealing Center, Dr. Sampson is a recognized expert on orthobiologics and regenerative medicine. He lectures internationally and spearheads OHC’s clinical research efforts. Dr. Sampson is a Clinical Instructor of Medicine at The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, and is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Western University of Health Sciences.
