We are proud to announce another Orthopedic publication from our center this year. The December 2010 issue of the American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation features: Injection of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Patients with Primary and Secondary Knee Osteoarthritis: A Pilot Study While limited by lack of industry funding and a small sample size, the …
Dr Steven Sampson visitied a premier center inMonaco, the (IM2S) The Monaco Institute of Sports Medicine & Surgery. Professional athletes from all around Europe visit this state of the art facility located on the beautiful Mediterranean Coast. Dr Jean-Marc Parisaux, like Dr Steven Sampson is a PMR Physician (Physiatrist) specializing in non-surgical orthopedics & regenerative medicine. …
As PRP Platelet Rich Plasma is gaining popularity we are receiving many requests from international doctors to visit our center to learn from our work. Most recently Dr Liliana Oddone visited and observed PRP procedures. Interestingly, Dr Oddone is a plastic surgeon who has been using PRP for cosmetic purposes, facial wrinkles and skin tightening …
While in Geneva to lecture at the Biobridge Regenerative Medicine Conference at the United Nations office Geneva (UNOG) Switzerland; Dr Steven Sampson toured elite sports medicine & orthopedic clinics. The first stop was the UKA United Kingdom Athletic program as they are preparing for hosting the Summer Olympic Games of 2012. Dr Sampson spent time with Track …
More & more professional sports teams are integrating cutting edge technology to provide the best medical care possible to their patients. Today, Sonosite a manufacturer of handheld ultrasound announced that it’s technology will be exclusively utilized by the NBA. We have treated NBA players who appreciate this technology because of the inconvenience of fitting a 7 …
NBA (National Basketball Association) Embraces Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Read More »
A sign that PRP may be here to stay… The governing body the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) clarified their stance on use of PRP in professional athletes. Initially they had no opinion as the use was minimal amongst athletes. However word began to spread about this natural based therapy that can potentially accelerate healing utilizing …
A sign of the times.. The first Government approved clinical trail with Embryonic Stem Cells is underway. Patients in Georgia suffering with Spinal Cord Injuries are candidates for the experimental therapy. To successfully launch a trial of this magnitude takes incredible persistence, funding, and paperwork! It can take decades to get a therapy from bench …
Many patients are fearful of having a total joint replacement. They often express it in our office. At times however the surgery can help the quality of their life & restore their activity level & function. However patients need to be mindful that with any surgery there are increased risks associated. Much of the decision on whether or …
Johnson & Johnson recalls Hip Implants used in total hip replacements Read More »
The Orthobiologic Institute (TOBI) recently completed it’s 1st ever training seminar for platelet rich plasma therapy under ultrasound guidance in Los Angeles Ca Aug 13-14, 2010. It’s very important that a standard of excellence is maintained with this procedure so that outcomes are maximized & data is accurately obtained. Over 30 Dr’s from around the …
TOBI completes 1st training seminar on PRP and ultrasound guidance Read More »
Dr Steven Sampson of The Orthohealing Center will be lecturing at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland on Oct 11, 2010. The lecture is titled: Emerging non-surgical orthobiologic therapies for tendon and cartilage repair. The BioBridge Event 2010, The Regenerative Medicine Conference will feature renowned speakers from around the world, including one of the original researchers on …
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