Osteoarthritis causes the degeneration, or breakdown, of the structural components of a joint. The degenerative process may involve fibrocartilage, articular cartilage and bone. Having discussed the importance that fibrocartilage plays in certain joints in prior articles, here we will discuss articular cartilage, the causes for … Learn More » “Joint Articular Cartilage: How to Rescue Yours”
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Triple your risk of knee replacement with meniscus surgery
Knee meniscus tears are a conundrum for conventional medicine. That’s because surgery actually does not repair the meniscus, surgery just means removing a portion of the meniscus. And removing the damaged meniscus means removing the cushion that protects the cartilage covering the femur and the … Learn More » “Triple your risk of knee replacement with meniscus surgery”
Meniscus Repairs: The powerful benefits of regenerative injection therapies
Recently, a friend told me that he didn’t feel comfortable going skiing anymore because of a meniscus tear that happened three months ago. His current management of his knee consists of limiting most of his activity, intermittently taking ibuprofen and “living with it“ because he … Learn More » “Meniscus Repairs: The powerful benefits of regenerative injection therapies”
Regenerative Medicine Treatments Defined: What are the differences between Classic Prolotherapy, Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), and Adipose Stem Cell Therapy?
Classic Prolotherapy, Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), and Adipose Stem Cell Therapy are all regenerative medicine treatments used to promote tissue repair and healing, but they differ in their mechanisms and sources of therapeutic agents. Here are the key differences between these three therapies: Classic Prolotherapy Platelet-Rich … Learn More » “Regenerative Medicine Treatments Defined: What are the differences between Classic Prolotherapy, Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), and Adipose Stem Cell Therapy?”
Regenerate YOU – Goal for 2024. Now is the Time!
Tabitha is 66 years old and has eagerly awaited this new year. At her retirement in 2024 she had planned to travel the world with her sister. Sadly, an old tear in her meniscus now threatens Tabitha’s dream. She has debilitating pain that makes walking unbearable. Tabitha … Learn More » “Regenerate YOU – Goal for 2024. Now is the Time!”
The Versatility of PRP: 5 diverse applications with big benefits
At Oregon Regenerative Medicine, we continue to be the leading providers of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and autologous stem cells in the treatment of sports injuries, joint preservation and osteoarthritis. But our pioneering expertise extends far beyond regenerative musculoskeletal medicine. Here are the other conditions where the regenerative … Learn More » “The Versatility of PRP: 5 diverse applications with big benefits”
Game-Changing Off-Season Injury Repair
Attention hikers, runners, surfers, skiers, windsport, tennis and pickleballers! No matter what your sport is, it’s time to think about off-season injury repair. Carrying over pain and injury from one season to the next can take both a physical and emotional toll. Knowing that there … Learn More » “Game-Changing Off-Season Injury Repair”
Muscle Injury: Heat, not ice, accelerates repair
We’ve been brainwashed to use ice packs after an especially strenuous workout or sports injury to lessen soreness and swelling after muscle injury. But for over 4 decades the doctors at Oregon Regenerative Medicine have discouraged ice applications, and instead encouraged circulation enhancing heat application after … Learn More » “Muscle Injury: Heat, not ice, accelerates repair”
The Longevity of Stem Cell Injection Therapy: A 2022 Study
Adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cell (ADMSC) injections are a beneficial and growing therapy for musculoskeletal issues such as hip, knee and ankle osteoarthritis. As one of the leading clinics using ADMSCs, Oregon Regenerative Medicine has been perfecting this technique for over 15 years. How long can … Learn More » “The Longevity of Stem Cell Injection Therapy: A 2022 Study”
Are you getting platelet-rich or platelet poor PRP?
by Dr. Noel Peterson, ND, DAAPM The vast majority of clinics have no idea of whether their PRP is platelet enriched or platelet poor. For over 20 years, Oregon Regenerative Medicine has been the only NW clinic to analyze every patient’s Platelet Rich Plasma in our laboratory … Learn More » “Are you getting platelet-rich or platelet poor PRP?”