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New study from Mayo shows PRP Platelet Rich Plasma Injection with Tenotomy (needling technique) effective for non-healing tendons
According to the research study by Mayo Clinic, combining platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections and tenotomy produces showed “significant improvement” in treatments of patients with long standing tendon injuries. The findings from this research were published in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. The author of the study Jay Smith, MD, states that this disorder is difficult to treat … Continue reading New study from Mayo shows PRP Platelet Rich Plasma Injection with Tenotomy (needling technique) effective for non-healing tendons
Continue ReadingDr Steven Sampson lectures to 175 International Sonosite executives on the clinical benefits of musculoskeletal ultrasound.
A recent trend among patients seeking new treatments is a phenomenon that Dr. Sampson, the founder of Orthohealing Center and an expert in the field of orthobiologics and regenerative medicine, has termed “pioneer patients.” Dr. Sampson, at the Sonosite Worldwide Managers Meeting in Palos Verdes, CA, presented his clinical experience to 175 international managers in … Continue reading Dr Steven Sampson lectures to 175 International Sonosite executives on the clinical benefits of musculoskeletal ultrasound.
Continue ReadingUsing Radiofrequency Ablation to treat SI Joint Pain featured in this month’s “Pain Pathways” Magazine
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 … Continue reading Using Radiofrequency Ablation to treat SI Joint Pain featured in this month’s “Pain Pathways” Magazine
Continue ReadingNew Study Finds Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) May Combat Degenerative Disease of the Intervertebral Discs of the Spine
Our spines consist of intervertebral discs which lie in-between the vertebrae, acting like gelatinous “shock-absorbers”. As we age, the annulus fibrosus, which is the strong outer ring of these discs, weakens and defects in the ring can cause a disc herniation, leading to low back pain and lower extremity pain. A new study shows promise … Continue reading New Study Finds Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) May Combat Degenerative Disease of the Intervertebral Discs of the Spine
Continue Reading“Rheumatology” Journal Evaluates PRP Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections for Hip Osteoarthritis
40 patients affected by severe hip osteoarthritis were included in the study which was designed to assess the safety and symptomatic changes of PRP injections for hip arthritis. Each patient received three intra-articular injections of PRP, which were administered once a week. Statistically significant reductions in pain scores were reported at 7 weeks and 6 … Continue reading “Rheumatology” Journal Evaluates PRP Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections for Hip Osteoarthritis
Continue ReadingNew Study from Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles Reveals Stem Cells Reverse Heart Damage
CNN recently reported on a new story out of Cedars-Sinai and the University of Louisville’s Jewish Hospital that focused on a study by Dr. Robert Bolli where 16 patients with heart failure received stem cell therapy. Within just one year, the heart function of the patients in the study markedly improved. While the researchers expected … Continue reading New Study from Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles Reveals Stem Cells Reverse Heart Damage
Continue ReadingDr. Steven Sampson to lecture on Joint Health at Stephen S. Wise Temple on Monday, November 7, 2011
As we age, we begin to notice new aches and pains that we never had before. For many individuals, quality of life becomes compromised because joints are not cooperating as well as we would like them to. Like tires on a car, our joints are susceptible to wear and tear over time, commonly known as … Continue reading Dr. Steven Sampson to lecture on Joint Health at Stephen S. Wise Temple on Monday, November 7, 2011
Continue ReadingDr. Steven Sampson featured on “RadioRounds”
Dr. Steven Sampson was recently featured on an episode of “Radio Rounds”, a weekly medical radio talk show created and hosted by medical students to showcase the art behind the science of medicine. The episode aired on Sunday September 11, 2011 – the ten year anniversary of the horrifying terrorist attack on the Twin Towers. … Continue reading Dr. Steven Sampson featured on “RadioRounds”
Continue ReadingThe Orthohealing Center at the Brentwood Health Fair and Art Fall Festival! This Sunday, October 23rd!
We are delighted to announce that we will be participating in the West LA Chamber of Commerce 14th Annual Health Fair this Sunday, October 23rd, 2011 from 10am-6pm. The Health Fair will be located in Brentwood on San Vicente Blvd. between Barrington and Gorham. There will be over 60 Health Fair Exhibitors featured along with … Continue reading The Orthohealing Center at the Brentwood Health Fair and Art Fall Festival! This Sunday, October 23rd!
Continue ReadingNew Study shows PRP Platelet Rich Plasma injections are superior to Hyaluronic Acid Injections for knee osteoarthritis
A new study from Italy published in Arthroscopy, showed superiority in PRP injections over the standardof care with hyaluronic acid injections. Hyaluronic acid injections are currently FDA approved for the management of knee osteoarthritis and are recognized by most major insurance companies as a last alternative to a total knee replacement following failed corticosteroid injection … Continue reading New Study shows PRP Platelet Rich Plasma injections are superior to Hyaluronic Acid Injections for knee osteoarthritis
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