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Dr. Steven Sampson Lectures at International Orthopedic Foundation (IOF) Conference on Advanced Treatment for Osteoarthritis.
Dr. Sampson spoke before appx 240 attendees at the annual IOF a gathering in Colorado along with thought leaders in OrthoBiologics and cell based medicine. Dr. Sampson reviewed new data from Spain looking at injections into bone with platelet rich plasma called intraosseous injections. Dr. Sampson emphasized treating the knee as an organ addressing both … Continue reading Dr. Steven Sampson Lectures at International Orthopedic Foundation (IOF) Conference on Advanced Treatment for Osteoarthritis.
Continue ReadingDr. Steven Sampson discusses Biohacking with PEMF, Pulsed Electromagnetic Frequency a natural-based treatment option for pain relief.
Dr. Steven Sampson at Orthohealing was recently on ABC 7 News discussing PEMF or pulsed electromagnetic frequency. This technology may be an option for some patients with pain but more studies are needed on various types of this technology.
Continue ReadingDr. Steven Sampson interviewed by Orthoworld. Knee and spine treatments and the field of cell therapies for orthopedic conditions.
Dr. Steven Sampson was interviewed recently by Orthoworld a leading orthopedic Industry publication on the state of orthobiologics or cell-based therapies in orthopedics and sports medicine. Dr. Sampson describes his initial interest in cell therapies and the important lesson and experience being a patient himself! Read Article
Continue ReadingDr Steven Sampson, Letter to Editor Published in American Journal of Sports Medicine: Supraspinatus Rotator Cuff Injection Treatment with PRP Platelet Rich Plasma.
Despite the advancement of cell treatments like PRP or Platelet rich plasma, scientific journals & their authors oftentimes fail to adequately describe the type of formulation used in a particular study. For example there is great variability from one clinic to the next, in terms of how the PRP is prepared. For example, including white … Continue reading Dr Steven Sampson, Letter to Editor Published in American Journal of Sports Medicine: Supraspinatus Rotator Cuff Injection Treatment with PRP Platelet Rich Plasma.
Continue ReadingDr. Steven Sampson discusses cell therapies and orthobiologics in Orthoworld interview
In a recent interview in Orthoworld Dr. Steven Sampson describes new areas of orthopedic medicine and his efforts to advance the field as a pioneering doctor. Dr Sampson describes the rapidly growing field of cell therapy or “orthobiologics.” Having experienced his own knee injury, Dr. Sampson knows how it feels to be a patient suffering from pain. Dr. Sampson goes on to explain that orthobiologics is a growing field along … Continue reading Dr. Steven Sampson discusses cell therapies and orthobiologics in Orthoworld interview
Continue ReadingWhat is the difference between receiving 1 PRP Platelet Rich Plasma Injection Vs a series of PRP injections?
PRP or Platelet Rich Plasma injections are the concentrate of a patient’s own platelets which are injected into a patient’s diseased tissue. A meta-analysis performed by researchers revealed the differences in the effects of single PRP injections versus multiple injections. When studying the effects of the injections on pain, they found that there was no significant difference … Continue reading What is the difference between receiving 1 PRP Platelet Rich Plasma Injection Vs a series of PRP injections?
Continue ReadingDoes a sympathetic and kinder doctor or health care provider = improved pain from their treatments?
The aim of healthcare is not only to relieve diseases but to also ensure good patient experience in clinical settings. A recent study released found that pain was mitigated in patients with courteous health care providers. The study was performed by surveying patients across the county and scoring both their pain control and the courtesy … Continue reading Does a sympathetic and kinder doctor or health care provider = improved pain from their treatments?
Continue ReadingMajor League Baseball (MLB) Removes Cannabis from Banned Substances List
The Major League Baseball (MLB) association has removed cannabis from its list of banned substances beginning in Spring 2020. This change is reflecting the societal shift in attitudes towards cannabis use and its increasing legalization on state-wide levels. MLB is also determined to prevent opioid abuse through a new strategy regarding these dangerous substances. MLB will take … Continue reading Major League Baseball (MLB) Removes Cannabis from Banned Substances List
Continue ReadingWhat patients need to know about their knee injury and meniscus treatments
The meniscus is a c-shaped piece of cartilage located in the knee joint. This vulnerable tissue is critical to normal knee function by acting as a shock absorber from walking and exercise. We are seeing an increase in osteoarthritis in younger individuals in part to increased meniscus tears. The JBJS Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery … Continue reading What patients need to know about their knee injury and meniscus treatments
Continue ReadingNew research describes how gut microbacteria can play a key role in osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis(OA) is one of the most common types of arthritis worldwide and occurs when the cartilage at the ends of bones within the joints begins to degrade and cause pain. Although gut microbiota has been found to be harmless and even have protective properties, scientists have found increased gut bacteria in the affected areas of … Continue reading New research describes how gut microbacteria can play a key role in osteoarthritis
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