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Safety of regenerative injection therapies

Regenerative vs. Steroid Injections: Which is safer and has better results?

Posted on August 15 By Oregon Regenerative Medicine

Often my colleagues in the primary care disciplines have a knee jerk reaction regarding the safety of PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) and PRF (Platelet-Rich Fibrinogen). They always ask, “What about the risk of infection?” It’s an understandable question, as an infection is the biggest complication of … Learn More » “Regenerative vs. Steroid Injections: Which is safer and has better results?”

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Hip and low back pain: Can they be related?

Posted on April 18 By Oregon Regenerative Medicine

John came to our clinic after having been diagnosed with hip osteoarthritis a year previously. He had  been taking ibuprofen to manage his pain and discomfort, and while the ibuprofen was helping alleviate his hip pain on “bad” days, he progressively developed severe low back … Learn More » “Hip and low back pain: Can they be related?”

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Regenerative Medicine Treatments Defined: What are the differences between Classic Prolotherapy, Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), and Adipose Stem Cell Therapy?

Posted on February 1 By Oregon Regenerative Medicine

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?”

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Regenerate YOU – Goal for 2024. Now is the Time!

Posted on January 4 By Oregon Regenerative Medicine

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!”

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The Versatility of PRP: 5 diverse applications with big benefits

Posted on September 12 By Oregon Regenerative Medicine

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”

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Game-Changing Off-Season Injury Repair

Posted on August 24 By Oregon Regenerative Medicine

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”

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Long Term Benefit of Stem Cell Injection on the Lumbar Spine: A 2023 Study

Posted on July 6 By Oregon Regenerative Medicine

In my previous article, I explored the long-term favorable results of Stem Cell injection on osteoarthritis of the knee, The Longevity of Stem Cell Injection Therapy: A 2022 Study. This month we’ll examine recent studies revealing the extended benefit that adipose-derived stem cell injections have … Learn More » “Long Term Benefit of Stem Cell Injection on the Lumbar Spine: A 2023 Study”

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Muscle Injury: Heat, not ice, accelerates repair

Posted on June 22 By Oregon Regenerative Medicine

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”

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Are you getting platelet-rich or platelet poor PRP?

Posted on May 11 By Oregon Regenerative Medicine

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?”

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Joint Care: Cutting edge stem cells outshine the scalpel

Posted on April 13 By Oregon Regenerative Medicine

Joint care is our specialty. Hundreds of knee and hip pain patients have benefited from the micro-fractionated adipose tissue graft procedure we use at Oregon Regenerative Medicine. What follows is another study in which PRP was added to the micro-fragmented adipose and compared in 30 … Learn More » “Joint Care: Cutting edge stem cells outshine the scalpel”