Sport Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery
Stem cells have been part of the medical conversation for a long time now. Its use in medicine has been largely debated, specifically regarding its risks, benefits, and ethical concerns. This form of regenerative medicine is used to repair damaged tissues from aging, disease, and injury. Research has focused on stem cells’ unique characteristics and…
Since the concept of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment was first developed in the 1970s, the regenerative treatment approach has significantly grown in popularity. Today, healthcare professionals and patients alike are raving about its effectiveness in addressing various medical problems. In the field of orthopedics, PRP treatment is becoming a widely used option for the conservative…
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is a regenerative medicine treatment modality that involves drawing a small amount of the patient’s blood, processing it in a centrifuge, then injecting the activated platelets directly into their injured or diseased area. Platelets are tiny blood cells that bind together whenever a blood vessel gets damaged, either due to injury…
Before you have any type of medical treatment, you will want to understand the procedure’s process, benefits, and risks. You’ve likely heard about some of the hype and the criticism surrounding stem cells – so if your doctor offers this treatment to help heal and reduce joint pain, you may be wondering whether it might…
Common treatment options for various sports injuries and musculoskeletal conditions include the RICE method (rest, ice, compression, and elevation), oral medications, and physical therapy. Sometimes, however, more intensive treatment is warranted in order to achieve long-lasting pain relief and improved function. New developments in the field of medicine include regenerative medicine, which enables the body…
If you are searching for an advanced treatment for your orthopedic injury or condition, look no further than stem cell therapy. This innovative and state-of-the-art treatment can alleviate pain and accelerate healing when other treatments fail to give you good results. If you have an orthopedic injury that you suffered when playing a sport, exercising,…
Musculoskeletal conditions and injuries are not only painful and troublesome, but they can also be life-limiting. Fortunately, advances are continually being made in the treatment of orthopedic conditions, and among the most cutting-edge treatments involve the use of stem cells. It may sound like science fiction, but the continuing research being made on the use…
Stem cell therapy is the use of stem cells to treat a disease, injury, or health condition. Stem cells are the body’s basic cells which can theoretically become any other type of cell in the person’s body. With stem cells, researchers can study how medical conditions and diseases develop, how to tailor stem cells to…
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is a ground-breaking treatment that not only relieves a variety of pains but also promotes long-term healing in the musculoskeletal system. Let’s take a look at what exactly PRP therapy is and whether you should consider it as a treatment option for your orthopedic issues. How Does It Work? Your blood…
A stem cell is a building block of basically any type of tissue or organ in the body. Stem cells were initially thought to be a breakthrough for all fields of medicine, but its application thus far has been limited. That said, one field of medicine that has seen advanced improvement when using stem cell…
