The following are links to research and outside articles in the area of Regenerative Medicine Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials Mesenchymal Stem Cells injection in hip osteoarthritis: preliminary results Regenerative Capacity of Adipose Derived … Learn More » “Research & Articles on Regenerative Medicine”
Articles
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”
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!”
Knee Steroid Injection? Step Back!
by Dr. Kristian Flores, MD, ND As a physiatrist, I am always looking for ways to improve functionality and quality of life for my patients. While a steroid injection can offer a quick and effective short-term solution for the treatment of pain, we now know … Learn More » “Knee Steroid Injection? Step Back!”
Biocellular Therapy Bridges The Meniscus Tear Gap
When Linda came to see me for knee pain she had a very common issue: nagging, up-and-down knee pain/swelling that had become increasingly worse over the last few years and now was preventing her from full participation in her hobbies and staying fit. Linda is … Learn More » “Biocellular Therapy Bridges The Meniscus Tear Gap”
Partial Rotator Cuff Tears: Let’s Actually Fix Them
Shoulder pain affects about 3.3 million Americans at any given time. Rotator cuff tendinopathy of the supraspinatus is the most common cause of the pain, found in 85% of symptomatic individuals1. Surgery is thought to “fix” these partial rotator cuff tears by sewing the tear … Learn More » “Partial Rotator Cuff Tears: Let’s Actually Fix Them”
The Ultimate Guide to PRP Therapy
What is PRP? Platelet-rich plasma, (PRP) is a 100% safe, cutting-edge therapy commonly used to treat many types of injuries or degenerative diseases. PRP contains a concentration of powerful growth factors extracted from your own blood. Your body uses these growth factors to repair injured … Learn More » “The Ultimate Guide to PRP Therapy”
Dr. Peterson to Teach PRP Platelet Rich Plasma at the 4th Latin-American Congress of Musculoskeletal Medicine in Argentina
Dr. Peterson to teach PRP Platelet Rich Plasma at the 4th Latin-American Congress of Musculoskeletal Medicine in Mendoza, Argentina. Dr. Noel Peterson and his wife Teresa will be returning to Argentina this summer to speak before the 4º Congreso Latinoamericano de Medicina Musculo-Esqueltica in Mendoza, Argentina. Dr. … Learn More » “Dr. Peterson to Teach PRP Platelet Rich Plasma at the 4th Latin-American Congress of Musculoskeletal Medicine in Argentina”
Cellular medicine provides alternative to joint replacement surgery
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”
Avoiding Knee Surgery: 2-year PRP Study Confirms Cartilage Repair in Osteoarthritis of the Knee
In a 2-year clinical trial, researchers from the Bioresearch Foundation of Milan, Italy, studied and treated 93 patients with advancing osteoarthritis pain of one or both knees who were otherwise candidates for arthroscopic surgery. Then, instead of surgery, they treated all the patients (119 knees) … Learn More » “Avoiding Knee Surgery: 2-year PRP Study Confirms Cartilage Repair in Osteoarthritis of the Knee”