Bone marrow is a spongy layer beneath the hard outer cortex within bone that hosts a variety of cells and proteins and growth factors and contributes to the body’s immune system. It houses many anti-inflammatory proteins and growth factors. Bone marrow has been harvested safely since the 19th century to diagnose blood disorders. For Bone …
PRP stands for Platelet-Rich Plasma, a minimally invasive treatment using your own blood for orthopedic conditions. A patient’s blood is taken and spun down, separating it into its natural 4 components. The plasma or liquid part of the blood is collected along with platelets. PRP contains concentrated platelets with plasma and growth factors which are …
PRP treatment to the hip involves taking a sample of the patient’s own blood and separating its properties by blood spinning or centrifugation. The yellow liquid component, or the plasma, contains platelets that secrete growth factors and other anti-inflammatory proteins. Using image guidance, typically ultrasound these cells are injected into painful joints and soft tissues. …
Severe osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage ( a glossy covering of bony surfaces) of the knee is rubbed away so much that the joint is exposing bone on bone. The cartilage acts as a natural lubricant and shock absorber to allow smooth movement of the joint. Without the cartilage, the bones will begin grinding on …
PRP treatment is a minimally invasive same-day procedure that involves taking a sample of the patient’s blood and separating it into its 4 components (white blood cells, red blood cells, platelets, and plasma). The yellow liquid component of the blood, or the plasma, contains platelets that secrete growth factors and over 1,500 proteins. When injected …
Prolotherapy and PRP are both minimally invasive injection options widely used across the country. Prolotherapy originated before PRP, and typically patients received multiple prolotherapy injections to a painful region without image (ultrasound or x-ray) guidance. The main difference is that PRP uses the patient’s own blood, while prolotherapy uses a solution of sugar (dextrose) that …
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is increasingly being applied to treat arthritis in patients. With the surge in younger people developing arthritis from sports-related injuries, there comes a gap between physical therapy and invasive surgery. Patients are drawn to a minimally invasive procedure such as PRP because of its natural properties and known effectiveness in professional athletes. …
Dr Steven Sampson lectured this week at a premier shockwave conference, ISMST (International Society for Medical Shockwave Treatment) in Vienna, Austria on Shockwave therapy and Intraosseous Injections with PRP and Bone Marrow Concentrate. The conference features thought leaders from four continents. This was Dr Sampson’s first time participating in this exciting event in the sports medicine …
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While walking with a torn Achilles tendon is not advised, it may be possible. Other muscles take over the work of the calf muscle and help with moving the foot. Pain and weakness will make walking difficult with the added instability from loss of calf use. If untreated muscle loss or atrophy can develop. Thankfully, …
Achilles Tendons don’t always completely tear, sometimes they partially tear. Typically, this occurs from a strong contraction of the calf muscle overstressing the tendon. While the symptoms are less obvious compared to a complete tear, many of the symptoms are similar. Walking becomes more difficult. The leg can swell around the tendon. The calf can …
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