The term minimalism is also used to describe a trend in design and architecture where in the subject is reduced to its necessary elements. Minimalist design has been highly influenced by Japanese traditional design and architecture. In addition, the work of De Stijl artists is...
Are Ultrasound Guided Injections Better? This is a question of great debate. The reason why it is debated is that some people, including many insurers, feel that doctors only use these injections because they can submit a bill and capture a fee for this service. Ultrasound...
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP): Platelet rich plasma (abbreviated PRP) is a new treatment used for some common orthopedic conditions. PRP is a concentration of platelet cells taken from your blood, and these platelets have growth factors that may help in the healing process of chronic injuries....
PRP injections are the latest, and by some reports greatest, of treatments available for overuse injuries. Used to treat tennis elbow, patellar tendonitis, Achilles pain, and other orthopedic conditions, PRP has been touted by some to be the magic cure for these challenging-to-treat conditions. Unfortunately, a growing...
Use of platelet-rich plasma in the care of sports injuries: our experience with ultrasound-guided injection. Bernuzzi G, Petraglia F, Pedrini MF, De Filippo M, Pogliacomi F, Verdano MA, Costantino C. Source Immunohaematology and Transfusion Centre, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University Hospital of Parma, Parma, Italy. Abstract BACKGROUND: Platelet-rich plasma is being used more frequently to...
Please register for Explore the New Stem Cell & Regenerative Orthopedics. on Sep 12, 2013 8:00 PM EDT at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6236377528662664704 Gecko Joint & Spine has been on the cutting edge of regenerative orthopedic medicine for almost 20 years. Consisting of a staff of Osteopathic, Medical, Chiropractic, Naturopathic,...
Arthroscopic management and platelet-rich plasma therapy for avascular necrosis of the hip. Guadilla J, Fiz N, Andia I, Sánchez M. Source Unidad de Cirugía Artroscópica, UCA Mikel Sánchez, Clínica USP-La Esperanza, c/La Esperanza 3, 01002 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. Abstract PURPOSE: The purpose is to describe a noninvasive arthroscopic procedure as an alternative to open surgery...
Platelet-rich plasma as a nonsurgical treatment option for osteonecrosis or avascular necrosis and Stem Cell. Abstract Avascular necrosis (AVN) is a progressive condition characterized by bone tissue cell death as a result of ischemia, which is most often seen in weight-bearing joints. The traditional treatment of this...
Many of you have heard my own personal story where I had referred pain down my leg, a positive MRI for disc and a surgical recommendation. My first experience with prolotherapy using dextrose was on this condition which turned out to be the ligaments...