If you associate stiff joints with older people, you could be ignoring the symptoms of a degenerative condition such as osteoarthritis. Wear and tear in the joints is a natural result of aging – but there is no set timetable for when or how fast it can occur. It is important to listen when your…
Read MoreThe potential of stem cell therapies has not yet achieved peak results. In very basic terms, stem cells have the ability to develop into more stem cells or produce new cells that aid body mechanics and processes. The introduction of stem cells into medical treatments was a revolutionary development. Although the function of stem cells…
Read MoreGetting back to the normal level of activity is one of driving forces of anyone who has been ill or injured. At the same time, it is important to allow the body time to heal sufficiently so that relapse or reinjury does not occur. Fortunately, platelet-rich plasma therapy (PRP) promotes swift healing so you can…
Read MoreStem cells are amazing and are the only cells that can develop into many different cells inside the body. Stem cells can renew themselves over a long period of time and can become specialized depending on where they are injected. Stem cell therapy is becoming a useful therapy for those experiencing knee and shoulder arthritis…
Read MoreCartilage is the rubbery substance that covers the connecting bones in joints, providing a cushion to reduce friction with movement. All joints have cartilage, but some joints are more susceptible to wear, tear and damage to the cartilage. When cartilage is damaged, joints can become stiff, inflamed and painful. Here is what you need to…
Read MoreOne of the most debilitating diseases is also one of the most common. There are over 100 types of arthritis that impact an estimated 54 million people in the U.S. The most prevalent is osteoarthritis, a degenerative disease that is caused by wear, tear and injury to the joints. There is no cure for arthritis,…
Read MoreAlthough mainstream use of stem cell therapy is fairly new, stem cell research has been occurring for over a half a century. Since the first bone marrow transplant back in the 1950s, stem cells have been studied and researched to uncover their potential for tissue repair and healing. At Regenerative Orthopaedics, Dr. Steven Struhl and…
Read MoreGrowing older and certain repetitive activities have two things in common. They can both cause wear and tear of cartilage. This degrading of cartilage can lead to pain, inflammation and arthritis. Fortunately, there are treatments which can minimize the symptoms of cartilage damage. In some situations, cartilage repair is possible with stem cell therapy. What…
Read MoreAnyone who has suffered from osteoarthritis (OA) in the shoulder understands its debilitating nature. Loss of your range of motion is frustrating, especially when it limits your everyday activities. Something as simple as brushing your hair becomes impossible. Add to that the constant discomfort of pain that ebbs and flows with the changing of the…
Read MoreDaniella R. lives an active life from chasing her 3 kids, a new puppy and playing tennis. Unfortunately, last February she injured her knee. “I wish that I had a great story of how I tore my knee cartilage, but … while walking I planted my foot and my knee just turned. It is sort…
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