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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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”
Can frozen shoulder be thawed out in one treatment?
Sonographically-navigated frozen shoulder release with PRP What is Frozen Shoulder? Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is one of the most common and painfully debilitating conditions affecting the shoulder. In adhesive capsulitis, the shoulder joint is frozen in position by shoulder adhesions within the … Learn More » “Can frozen shoulder be thawed out in one treatment?”
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?”
DHEA: The regenerative miracle?
Mary is a 66-year-old female who is postmenopausal, with elevated stress, osteopenia, low mood, and increased fatigue. She recently saw her general practitioner who started her on a low dose antidepressant, recommended calcium and vitamin D supplementation and encouraged counseling. After six weeks of the … Learn More » “DHEA: The regenerative miracle?”
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”
Prolotherapy Effective for Ehlers-Danlos & Joint Hypermobility Syndromes
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Joint Hypermobility Syndrome (EDS/JHS) affects 1 in 5,000 people in the US. The condition is either inherited from a parent or caused by a genetic mutation. The hallmark traits of this affliction are connective tissue abnormalities or defects in the proteins that … Learn More » “Prolotherapy Effective for Ehlers-Danlos & Joint Hypermobility Syndromes”
Thawing out Frozen Shoulder: PRP provides quick relief
PRP treatment for frozen shoulder has recently been shown to be the first, and possibly only, effective treatment for this painful condition. Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is one of the most common and painfully debilitating conditions affecting the shoulder. In adhesive capsulitis, … Learn More » “Thawing out Frozen Shoulder: PRP provides quick relief”
Hip steroid injection? Walk away while you still can and get stem cells instead.
A hip steroid injection is a common procedure to alleviate pain. But what is often not disclosed is the rapid progression of arthritis that occurs after steroid injection. In a 2019 study1 from the Journal of the Radiology Society of North America (RSNA), doctors at … Learn More » “Hip steroid injection? Walk away while you still can and get stem cells instead.”