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Total Knee Replacement Surgeries Increasingly Scrutinized — Regenerative Medicine Provides a Safe and Effective Alternative

Posted on June 10 By Oregon Regenerative Medicine

A recent New York Times article brings to light the high rate of unjustified total knee replacement surgeries and the lack of alternatives patients face to reduce their pain. Most patients are told that if physical therapy is not enough to alleviate their joint pain, … Learn More » “Total Knee Replacement Surgeries Increasingly Scrutinized — Regenerative Medicine Provides a Safe and Effective Alternative”

Demonstrated cartilage growth on MRI 3 weeks after Autologous Adipose stem cell injection

More evidence of knee cartilage growth after Adipose Biocellular tissue injection.

Posted on March 10 By Oregon Regenerative Medicine

In this study showing evidence of knee cartilage growth after autologous adipose tissue injection, Dr. Jaewoo Pak and colleagues enrolled three patients: an 87-year-old female with stage 3 OA, a 68-year-old male with stage 3 OA, and a 60-year-old female with stage 3 OA, were included. … Learn More » “More evidence of knee cartilage growth after Adipose Biocellular tissue injection.”

Severe osteoarthritis treatment with adult stem cell regeneration at Oregon Regenerative Medicine Portland

Cellular medicine provides alternative to joint replacement surgery

Posted on February 25 By Oregon Regenerative Medicine

The majority of our patients with severe osteoarthritis are able to avoid the need for total hip and total knee replacement surgery, as long as they are treated before the onset of total joint destruction. Clinical trials demonstrate that even bone-on-bone arthritis responds well to … Learn More » “Cellular medicine provides alternative to joint replacement surgery”

Repair knee cartilage loss with Platelet Rich Plasma

Does PRP repair knee OA? Another study says yes!

Posted on January 18 By Oregon Regenerative Medicine

Another study adds to the evidence that prp repairs arthritis of the knee  By Terrance Manning II, ND At Oregon Regenerative Medicine, we see PRP repair arthritis of the knee everyday. Despite a wealth of published clinical evidence, many physicians remain skeptical of the efficacy of PRP. Studies prove … Learn More » “Does PRP repair knee OA? Another study says yes!”

Same-Day Adult Stem Cell Procedure in Portland, Oregon

How to Heal Your Joints in a Matter of Weeks: Same-Day Adipose Tissue Graft Procedure

Posted on January 14 By Oregon Regenerative Medicine

By: Dr. Noel Peterson Biocellular and stem celll procedures are getting more coverage in mainstream media.  As a therapy that can help heal joint injuries and chronic pain in one short, same-day procedure, they can be a viable alternative to surgery that takes place right … Learn More » “How to Heal Your Joints in a Matter of Weeks: Same-Day Adipose Tissue Graft Procedure”

Adipose Derived Mesenchymal Cells, and How They Help Heal Joint Injuries

Posted on December 5 By Oregon Regenerative Medicine

By: Dr. Noel Peterson An integral part of a powerful form of Regenerative Injection Therapy, Mesenchymal Cells are self-renewing cells that can be derived from a patient’s own adipose (fat) tissue, in a same-day procedure.  Adipose-derived tissues have many advantages over other tissue sources. When combined … Learn More » “Adipose Derived Mesenchymal Cells, and How They Help Heal Joint Injuries”

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Stem Cell Therapy as an alternative to joint replacement surgery: Are you the right candidate?

Posted on November 12 By Oregon Regenerative Medicine

Dr. Noel Peterson, ND, DAAPM Our patients typically come to us with injuries to their knees, meniscus tears, MCL injuries, and ACL injuries. They present with labrum and rotator cuff tears to their shoulders, hip labrum tears, and painful osteoarthritis of the knee, hip or … Learn More » “Stem Cell Therapy as an alternative to joint replacement surgery: Are you the right candidate?”

Dr. Noel Peterson practices the slow burn fitness workouts to stay in shape for water sports

Stay Fit in 30 minutes twice a week with the Slow Burn Fitness Revolution

Posted on September 26 By Oregon Regenerative Medicine

How can 30 minutes of exercise twice a week turn back your genetic clock, make new brain cells, save your heart, and prevent osteoarthritis? Dr. Noel Peterson, Oregon Regenerative Medicine Medical Director Of all the lifestyle factors affecting longevity, exercise continues to lead the pack. … Learn More » “Stay Fit in 30 minutes twice a week with the Slow Burn Fitness Revolution”

young man's knees next to sparkling swimming pool

Old Man Knees- A Testimonial to Prolotherapy

Posted on September 25 By Oregon Regenerative Medicine

A 23-year-old is thankful to have his knees back I’m 23 years old. I saw Dr. Peterson for prolo about a year ago on the suggestion of my grandparents, both of which are very active and had had success with him treating their joints. For … Learn More » “Old Man Knees- A Testimonial to Prolotherapy”

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Arthritis and Knee Pain: The Best Solution is Not Drugs or Surgery

Posted on December 14 By Oregon Regenerative Medicine

Osteoarthritis of the knee is a worrisome problem for millions of Americans, and the pharmaceutical giants know it. While effective non-drug and non-surgical treatments for knee pain like Prolotherapy and Platelet Rich Plasma PRP get little media attention, multiple billions are spent advertising drugs on … Learn More » “Arthritis and Knee Pain: The Best Solution is Not Drugs or Surgery”