New research from Oregon Health & Science University presented today at the American College of Sports Medicine Conference (ACSM) in San Francisco, California reveals that tart cherries may help millions of Americans suffering from arthritc joint pain through their ability to reduce inflammation. While there are many foods with known anti-inflammatory effects such as Kelp, …
The Discovery Channel recently featured the benefits of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy as a safe alternative to surgery. The story showcases doctors at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Rehab Institute and offers insights to the substantial cost-savings and shorter recovery time that has led many patients to seek this treatment prior to undergoing …
We were excited to welcome Dr Ameer Ibrahim, a leading sports medicine physician from Australia. Dr Ibrahim’s special interests lie in tendonopathy of the shoulder, knee and ankle. He has helped treat chronic tendon patients with Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP). HE is also collecting data on Adipose (fat) derived cell therapy for knee osteoarthritis with promisingresults. He has held posts …
Following the growing trend of using regenerative medicine to heal and return to playing sooner, the LA Times has reported that Matt Kemp has joined the list of other star athletes from multiple sports (Kobe Bryant, Alex Rodriguez, Tiger Woods) who have reaped the benefits of blood spinning injections such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP). The All-Star …
Sports Illustrated reported today on SI.com that Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose underwent surgery to repair the torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee Saturday morning at Rush University Medical Center. Our colleague in Chicago, Dr. Brian Cole,the Bulls’ team physician, performed the surgery using a graft from Rose’s patellar tendon. Rose also received …
Biologic medicine is exploding to the mainstream. Pioneering doctors and patients are driving change so that we have new solutions for ailing backs. Recently CBS national news featured a new biologic injection for chronic low back pain. Whats exciting about these natural based treatments is that not only do they potentially reduce discomfort from painful …
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New study from Egypt suggests PRP Platelet Rich Plasma is effective for heel pain (Plantar Fasciitis). In a recent publication from Arch Orthop Trauma Surgery, 25 patients were evaluate following PRP injection. 88 % of the treated patients were completely satisfied. Follow up ultrasound exams demonstrated improved tissue healing as well. While the study is limited …
With the recent attention surrounding athletes like Kobe Bryant & Fred Couples receiving biologic based therapies for ailing orthopedic injuries, we have seen widespread media coverage. Currently it’s unclear whether or not Regenokine is FDA approved because the blood is incubated overnight & then administered. PRP or platelet rich plasma however has been used for …
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The Doctors TV show recently featured a new treatment option for patients suffering from joint pain due to osteoarthritis, meniscus tears, labral tears, and tendon injuries. Bone Marrow Concentrate, also known as “BMC”, is a relatively painless outpatient procedure which involves the same-day isolation of regenerative cells from the patient’s own bone marrow. These cells …
A new study published online in ScienceNews reveals that a small molecule called “kartogenin” encourages regenerative cells to take on the characteristics of cells that make cartilage. Treatment with kartogenin allowed mice with arthritis-like cartilage damage in the knee regain the ability to use the joint without pain. These findings provide new clues in the …
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