Did you know that there is a treatment that could be more effective than physical therapy alone and may prevent the need for invasive surgery? Enter stem cells and platelet rich plasma (PRP). These natural components in the body are responsible for cell division and repair and facilitate the natural healing process. The stem cells and PRP that are used
Category: Orthopedics
When to See a Doctor for Chronic Elbow Pain
Small aches and pains are easy to ignore. If you have some elbow pain out of the blue, you probably ignore it, maybe take some over-the-counter pain reliever, and wait to see if it gets better. But at what point do you decide the pain is bad enough or has gone on long enough that you need to see a
Common Causes of Trigger Finger and Available Treatment
Did you know that trigger finger is one of the most common reasons that patients come to our practice? Trigger finger happens most frequently to sufferers of rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, and gout, but anyone can get trigger finger. Here’s what you need to know. What Is Trigger Finger? Trigger finger, also called trigger thumb, is actually a condition called stenosing
Diagnosis and Treatment of Ligament Damage
Ligament damage can happen to almost any joint, although some joints are more prone than others. Ligaments are strong bands of tissue that connect bone to bone or bone to cartilage. These ligaments can become stretched or torn with a joint injury. While ligament damage can be very painful and limit your mobility, there are a few different treatment options
What You Need to Know About Rotator Cuff Repair
Have you had severe, chronic, worsening pain and loss of motion in your shoulder? If so, you could have a torn rotator cuff. There are a few different treatments that can be tried to treat an injured shoulder, but a common solution is rotator cuff repair surgery. Here’s what you need to know about this procedure. What Is Rotator Cuff
Different Stem Cells and Which Ones Are Used in Regenerative Orthopedics
Many people are very confused by stem cell treatments. There is a lot of controversy about stem cell therapies, mainly due to the methods of harvest. There are some legal and ethical ways to harvest stem cells for use in regenerative orthopedics and other stem cell therapies. To better understand how stem cells are used in orthopedics, it is important
Effectiveness of Stem Cell Therapy for Hips
If you have chronic hip pain, you are probably looking for answers and solutions. Many doctors are no longer prescribing narcotics except when deemed absolutely necessary, and that means that many hip pain sufferers are having a hard time finding relief. It can be tempting to rush into hip replacement to stop the pain, but there may be a better
Signs Your Shoulder Injury Isn’t Minor
Ignoring pain is a common practice, especially among men or people with a high pain tolerance. While ignoring pain may keep you going for a while, if you have done major damage to your shoulder, you will eventually come to a point where you will not be able to maintain your normal activities. It is best to have shoulder injuries
The Different Types of Arthritis and How They Are Treated
Did you know that there are actually over 40 different types of arthritis? It is important that if you are having symptoms of arthritis such as joint stiffness, joint swelling, or limited range of motion, that you visit with your doctor. They will run several tests to determine what type of arthritis you have, so it can be treated. The
Chronic Joint Pain Treatments
There are a lot of different potential causes of joint pain, although the most common is arthritis. Regardless of the reason for your joint pain, there are limited treatments available. If you have chronic joint pain that has become worse or fails to improve with diet, exercise, and over-the-counter medications, you may need to see a doctor for additional treatment.