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Dr Steven Sampson, Orthohealing Center (Los Angeles) visits Dr David Karli, Steadman Clinic (Vail ) for best practices in BMC Bone Marrow Concentrate and PRP Platelet Rich Plasma.
Dr Steven Sampson was recently invited to visit Dr David Karli who trained at Harvard University & currently works at the renowned Steadman Clinic in Vail Colorado. Dr Karli is one of the pioneers in regenerative medicine and has been performing BMC on knee and hip osteoarthritis for nearly 2 years with encouraging results. Interestingly, many … Continue reading Dr Steven Sampson, Orthohealing Center (Los Angeles) visits Dr David Karli, Steadman Clinic (Vail ) for best practices in BMC Bone Marrow Concentrate and PRP Platelet Rich Plasma.
Continue ReadingOrthopedics this week: Women are at three times the risk of rupturing ACL
A recent article published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS) shows that female athletes are 3 times more likely than male athletes to rupture their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). These injuries are becoming more prevalent in female athletes as they have increased their participation in sports. Therefore, more research is … Continue reading Orthopedics this week: Women are at three times the risk of rupturing ACL
Continue ReadingNew research planned on Stem Cell Therapy for Knee osteoarthritis
Researchers at Rush University Medical Center have released their research plan to study the effects of Cartistem, a new stem cell therapy for the potential regeneration of cartilage and pain relief in the knee. Cartistem is made from mesenchymal stem cells, which are cells that can differentiate into bone and cartilage cells. These mesenchymal stem … Continue reading New research planned on Stem Cell Therapy for Knee osteoarthritis
Continue ReadingOrthohealing Center patient an Olympic athlete, featured in international symposium for Bone Marrow Concentration (BMC) procedure for ankle pain.
We are excited to announce that our successful collaboration with Dr Chris Vincent at Altus and Dr Christopher Garcia of the Sports Division, US Olympic Committee resulted in a formal presentation at the American physical therapy association Combined Sections Meeting San Diego 2013. The patient an elite Olympic pole vaulter suffered with severe ankle osteoarthritis … Continue reading Orthohealing Center patient an Olympic athlete, featured in international symposium for Bone Marrow Concentration (BMC) procedure for ankle pain.
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Continue ReadingLos Angeles Lakers All-Star Center Dwight Howard to Receive Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy for his Shoulder Labrum Tear
The Los Angeles Times reported today that Lakers All-Star center Dwight Howard will be returning from Minneapolis back home to Los Angeles to undergo a platelet rich plasma (PRP) injection to his injured right shoulder. While the shoulder has been ailing the star over the last few weeks, he aggravated the torn labrum Wednesday night during … Continue reading Los Angeles Lakers All-Star Center Dwight Howard to Receive Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy for his Shoulder Labrum Tear
Continue ReadingOrthopedics: Proximal Hamstring injuries treated with Platelet-rich Plasma therapy
Hamstring is a group of large muscles in the back of the thigh that start from the lower hip and end at the shinbone. Injuries of the hamstring closer to the hip are called proximal hamstring injuries. These can be quite disabling and have been inconsistently treated with many conservative treatments such as physiotherapy and … Continue reading Orthopedics: Proximal Hamstring injuries treated with Platelet-rich Plasma therapy
Continue ReadingClinical J Sport Med: Does PRP results in MRI changes in cartilage following injection? Results from 1 year follow-up, Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS)
In a recent study, platelet-rich plasma was used in treating early knee osteoarthritis and the results were determined based on positive clinical results and a change in MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) structural outlook. Twenty-two patients between the ages of 30 – 70 years received an MRI prior to the therapy to determine their baseline. Each … Continue reading Clinical J Sport Med: Does PRP results in MRI changes in cartilage following injection? Results from 1 year follow-up, Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS)
Continue ReadingDr Steven Sampson, Orthohealing Center with regular blog column in The Huffington Post.
Stay current in the latest advancements in orthopedics & sports medicine! Read about 5 tips to avoid a total knee-replacement. The Orthohealing Center of Los Angeles, CA is excited to announce that Dr Steven Sampson will have a regular blog in the Huffington Post to share cutting edge information for orthopedic injuries to stay active & … Continue reading Dr Steven Sampson, Orthohealing Center with regular blog column in The Huffington Post.
Continue ReadingNew study shows that Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) reverses tendon cell damage when combined with steroid injection.
In a new study from Japan , the standard cortisone used for shoulder rotator cuff injections triamcinolone acetonide (TA) caused damage to tendons after application. Platelet rich plasma (PRP) was applied along with the steroid (TA) and it reversed the cellular damage to the rotator cuff tendon. The cortisone demonstrated negative effects on the tendon with cell death … Continue reading New study shows that Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) reverses tendon cell damage when combined with steroid injection.
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