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How Platelet Rich Plasma Helped The Steelers Win The Super Bowl

... the site. Pain at the injection site is common for a 1-2 day period following the procedure. For more information on platelet rich plasma (PRP) and stem cell therapy, call the Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center of Maryland at (301) 694- ... Read Read: How Platelet Rich Plasma Helped The Steelers Win The Super Bowl

By: Nathan Wei | 18/02/2009 | Medicine

Platelet Rich Plasma - PRP For Achilles Tendonitis

... holes in the tendon. This procedure is called "tenotomy." Tenotomy induces an acute inflammatory response. Then, platelet rich plasma, obtained from a sample of the patient's whole blood is injected into the area where tenotomy has been ... Read Read: Platelet Rich Plasma - PRP For Achilles Tendonitis

By: Nathan Wei | 20/11/2008 | Medicine

Platelet Rich Plasma Injections For Chronic Foot Conditions

... where the inflammatory response is suppressed and the normal repair process is either reduced or has halted. The goal of platelet rich plasma injections is stimulate the inflammatory response and jump start the healing process. Platelets ... Read Read: Platelet Rich Plasma Injections For Chronic Foot Conditions

By: Christine Dobrowolski | 03/12/2009 | Medicine

The 15 Absolute Critical Questions to Ask Before You Get (Platelet-Rich Plasma) PRP

There has been a lot written about platelet-rich plasma (PRP) recently. It's been in the news and has been on television. Hines Ward, a wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and Dara Torres, the Olympic swimmer, both received PRP for ... Read Read: The 15 Absolute Critical Questions to Ask Before You Get (Platelet-Rich Plasma) PRP

By: Nathan Wei | 16/11/2009 | Health

PRP: Hope or Hype?

... treatments after the 8-week period, preventing further direct analysis. Therefore, only the patients treated with platelet-rich plasma were available for continued evaluation. At 6 months, the patients treated with platelet-rich plasma ... Read Read: PRP: Hope or Hype?

By: Nathan Wei | 03/03/2009 | Medicine

How Do Arthritis Experts Treat Osteoarthritis?

... (cartilage, bone spur, and tendon attachments) are mildly irritated with the needle. The stem cells and platelet rich plasma are then injected into the joint. Preliminary results appear very promising not only for symptom relief but also ... Read Read: How Do Arthritis Experts Treat Osteoarthritis?

By: Nathan Wei | 18/08/2008 | Medicine

What is PRP and How Does it Work?

Platelet rich plasma (or PRP as it is called) is the "treatment du jour" for many soft tissue injuries since being mentioned as the technique that allowed Hines Ward to play in the Super Bowl. Before stating specifically what PRP is, I ... Read Read: What is PRP and How Does it Work?

By: Nathan Wei | 06/03/2009 | Medicine

More About Stem Cells and PRP For Osteoarthritis

... is sent to the nucleus of the stem cells leading to cell growth and proliferation. The best "stimulant" appears to be platelet rich plasma which is easily obtained from a patient's peripheral blood. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) contains ... Read Read: More About Stem Cells and PRP For Osteoarthritis

By: Nathan Wei | 10/03/2009 | Medicine

How To Treat Plantar Fasciitis

... a needle is inserted using ultrasound guidance and the fascia is irritated in order to stimulate inflammation. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP), which is a concentrate of the patient's blood that contains a large number of platelets, is then ... Read Read: How To Treat Plantar Fasciitis

By: Nathan Wei | 03/04/2009 | Medicine

Doctor... My Shoulder Really Hurts. What Do You Recommend?

... the use of tenodesis ("irritating" the tendon to stimulate bleeding) followed by ultrasound guided injection of platelet rich plasma to help with the healing process may allow patients with rotator cuff tears to avoid surgery. This same ... Read Read: Doctor... My Shoulder Really Hurts.  What Do You Recommend?

By: Nathan Wei | 02/08/2008 | Medicine

Stem Cell Treatment For Osteoarthritis Of The Knees And Hips...can It Work?

... source of much of the pain- all under ultrasound guidance. When we're done we'll inject the stem cells and the platelet rich plasma. The end result is cartilage regeneration." According to most experts, potential side-effects are minimal. ... Read Read: Stem Cell Treatment For Osteoarthritis Of The Knees And Hips...can It Work?

By: Nathan Wei | 11/07/2008 | Medicine

Is Tiger Taking Performance-enhancing drugs

... become increasingly popular among injured athletes in need of a speedy recovery. According to the Times: Platelet-rich plasma is created by putting a small amount of the patient’s blood in a centrifuge, which separates the red blood cells ... Read Read: Is Tiger Taking Performance-enhancing drugs

By: happy pig | 17/12/2009 | Golf

Knee Replacement Surgery May Be A Thing Of The Past For Many Baby Boomers

... cartilage. While the data is still in its infancy, there is solid evidence that the combination of stem cells and platelet rich plasma introduced into an osteoarthritis joint that has been primed with injury (using a small gauge needle ... Read Read: Knee Replacement Surgery May Be A Thing Of The Past For Many Baby Boomers

By: Nathan Wei | 12/09/2008 | Medicine

Stem Cells For Osteoarthritis: I Look Ten Years Younger Since my Facelift... But my Knees Still Feel Their Age... What Can I Do?

... critical component of the procedure since the exact location of pathology will determine where the stem cells will be placed. Along with stem cells, platelet rich plasma, also obtained from the patients is infused. The platelet rich plasma ... Read Read: Stem Cells For Osteoarthritis: I Look Ten Years Younger Since my Facelift... But my Knees Still Feel Their Age... What Can I Do?

By: Nathan Wei | 22/10/2008 | Medicine

Attend orthopedic coding conferences to do away with PRP denials

What is PRP? The last seven years have witnessed platelet rich plasma (PRP) take off in orthopedic medicine. These treatments train eyes on healing joints: ligaments, tendons, and cartilage. A major problem is that there is little blood ... Read Read: Attend orthopedic coding conferences to do away with PRP denials

By: Julia Rose | 28/10/2009 | Health

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