Just published is a study of over 1000 patients in 10 different studies, all randomized, prospectively reviewed (Level 1 evidence), given Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) for knee osteoarthritis. Results showed that though PRP and viscous gel (hyaluronic acid) injections...
1) They can be used to replace lost or diseased cartilage in the joints. Regenerative cells can regenerate a healthy joint through actual tissue growth. 2) They can tamp down the overactive immune system and inflammation, at least in part responsible for joint...
It is a cell that can both reproduce itself, and also generate 'offspring' of different cell types, ie cartilage, bone, muscle, or fat. Regenerative cells taken from one's own bone marrow or adipose (fat) sources are safest, as they do not invoke an immune reaction...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says that adult regenerative cells are 'biologic products', and since it is a patients' own blood, component, or therapeutic serum, it is "applicable to prevention, treatment or cure of a condition or disease in human...
Two main types of regenerative cells , pluripotent and multipotent, hold the greatest therapeutic benefit for orthopedic problems. Pluripotent regenerative cells are isolated from 3 sources: From human embryos (Embryonic regenerative cells, or ESC's); Cloned thru...
Adult regenerative cells hold significant promise due to their ability to self-renew and differentiate into many types of cells, ie cartilage, muscle, ligament, tendon or bone. In sports medicine, regenerative cell research is being used in osteoarthritis, articular...
In a randomized, controlled trial , Level of Evidence 1(best), Patel, et al, (reference 1), divided patients into 3 groups: Group A-52 Osteoarthritis (OA) knees, single Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injection Group B: 50 OA knees, 2 injections Group C- 46 OA knees,...
An initial consultation can explore individualized treatment plans, which may help avoid surgery or be used as an adjunct to a planned procedure. A determination can be made if the procedure is to be done in an office or in a hospital setting. Procedure costs will vary based upon your insurance, co-pays, deductibles, whether one or two body areas are chosen, and where your particular procedure is performed. To schedule a consultation, call 937-415-9100. Appointments can generally be scheduled within one or two days.
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