I returned from Bologna Italy Inspired. First, I had the opportunity to tour the world famous Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute. A tour included a mind blowing look at the 16th century building containing one of the rarest collections of Orthopaedic literature in the world. I saw original books by Epicorates and the first anatomy textbooks ever …
Recently, Orthohealing Center’s Dr Steven Sampson & Dr Vishal Thakral visited one of the most elite training facilities in the world, The Athletes Performance in LA. In 2003, Athletes’ Performance opened a facility at the StubHub Center. The StubHub Center is among the most advanced athletic compounds in the world. The 85-acre complex is the …
Researchers believe Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) may be safe and effective for tendon injuries in humans after a study performed on racehorses. In a controlled study, researchers took racehorses with a naturally occurring over-strain injury to the superficial digital flexor tendon (SDFT), which is a weight-bearing tendon that shares many similarities to human Achilles tendons, …
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Dr Steven Sampson recently presented preliminary data at the International Cartilage Repair Society meeting in Bologna Italy at the renowned Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute. Over 300 orthopedic surgeons and industry leaders from around the world filled the auditorium which was standing room only. The lecture was titled Orthohealing Center USA Experience: Early results with Intra-Articular Bone Marrow Concentrate. …
Recently Dr. Vishal Thakral lectured at the University of Health Sciences – Los Angeles College of Chiropractic on cutting edge sports medicine and regenerative medicine techniques with musculoskeletal ultrasound. The audience consisted of chiropractic students, residents, and faculty specializing in radiology and sports medicine. Dr. Thakral’s presentation focused on how to utilize musculoskeletal ultrasound to …
A new study has found that Hatha yoga has a positive effect on daily life for women suffering from knee osteoarthritis. In this study 30 women were split into two groups, 15 in the control group and 15 in the yoga group. Those in the yoga group received three 60-minute sessions a week. For 8 …
Hatha Yoga Shows Benefit for Women Suffering from Osteoarthritis: Read More »
As we continue to age and add wear and tear to the body, our spines remain on the front lines of the beating. The spine is made up of 4 distinct sections: Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, and Sacral. There are 24 separate vertebrae in the Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar regions, while the sacrum is a single …
Researchers Work to Keep Discs Plump with Injectable Jelly: Read More »
A special thanks to our patients for allowing Dr Mihaela Taylor to observe procedures here recently. We believe that the patients we treat benefit most with cross specialty collaboration like this. Dr Taylor specializes in Rheumatology and offers unique insights from her work in managing patients with arthritis and other conditions. Doctors and scientists from …
Leprosy is a rare disease caused by an infection from bacteria known as Mycobacterium Leprae. It is characterized by skin and nerve degeneration that can lead to severe skin deformities and nerve damage. Regrowing or repairing nerves once they have been damaged has proven to be a difficult task, and researchers believe Platelet Rich Plasma …
Platelet Rich Plasma Treats Nerve Damage in Leprosy Patients: Read More »
Looking for a great new blog? Orthohealing Center colleague Ted Sand PhD is a pioneer in Bone Marrow Cell Therapy. He provided an illustration in the recently published Bone Marrow Concentrate article by Dr Sampson and Dr Aufiero. Ted’s most recent post in his blog Celling Blog is titled, “The Art of Bone Marrow Aspiration: …
Orthohealing Center Colleague Ted Sand PhD Talks Bone Marrow Aspiration Read More »
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