TMJ Tag

Recently an orthopedic surgeon attended a  weekend course and now performing  PRP Prolotherapy on patients.  It appears the orthopedic surgeon had absolutely no training in Prolotherapy, and the only difference was, instead of a steriod being injected he was injecting PRP. To become skilled in the art of PRP Prolotherapy, it requires  years...

Stress going straight to your Jaw? [caption id="attachment_358" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="The mandible"][/caption] By John Lieurance, D.C. There is a condition that is common in stressed out people. It’s called Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD), sometimes referred to as myofacial pain dysfunction or temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome. It’s a condition involving...

[caption id="attachment_271" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="PRP at Advanced Wellness Center."][/caption] AORN Journal Volume 80, Issue 4, Page 667 (October 2004) ABSTRACT Intraoperative use of autologous platelet-rich and platelet-poor plasma for orthopedic surgery patients Kathleen M. Floryan, RN1, William J. Berghoff, MD2 ABSTRACT •AS -- USE OF AUTOLOGOUS platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and platelet-poor plasma...