Regenerative medicine is defined as the use of natural methods to repair and replace damaged tissues in the body – whether due to injury or disease. In the field of orthopedics, regenerative medicine is often used in combination with other treatments to accelerate the healing of injuries and to tamp down chronic inflammation. One of…
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Questions to Ask Your Doctor About PRP Therapy
Professional athletes rely on platelet-rich plasma therapy to heal faster; they know it’s the best way to successfully treat injured tendons, muscles and tissues to get them back into the game. But for those who are not aware of or familiar with PRP therapy, there probably are a number of questions. Here are some questions,…
The Benefits of Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
One of the most daunting things to deal with is surgery. Having a surgical procedure may involve a lot of pain, the chance for complications and risks, and necessary accommodations on the part of the patient and his or her loved ones. This is why most doctors try to make surgery a last resort option,…
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How Does PRP Therapy Work?
Regenerative medicine is revolutionizing the world of healthcare, and one of the most popular regenerative treatments available today is platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy. Before deciding whether PRP therapy is right for you, let’s take a look at what PRP therapy is and how it works. What Is PRP Therapy? PRP therapy is a minimally invasive…
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What Is PRP Therapy?
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is a type of regenerative medicine that applies a person’s own body’s natural materials and systems to heal itself. PRP therapy originally became popular in sports medicine, because athletes needed to be able to return to their sport as quickly as possible after the injury. Through regenerative medicine, sports specialists found…
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