Knee Treatments

Save Yourself from Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Patricia Walter — Wed, 14 Dec 2016 14:53:05 +0000

Patellofemoral pain syndrome (aka runner’s knee) explained and discussed in great detail, including every imaginable self-treatment option and all the available scientific evidence

updated August 3 2016 (first published 2003) by Paul Ingraham, Vancouver, Canada

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Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections

Patricia Walter — Sat, 05 Mar 2016 19:54:13 +0000

Platelet-rich plasma injections offer a promising solution to accelerate healing of tendon injuries and osteoarthritis naturally without subjecting the patient to significant risk. Dr. Odell became one of the first sports medicine doctors in the Midwest to begin offering platelet-rich plasma injections (PRP). PRP is an innovative treatment that uses … Read the Rest

How Prolotherapy, PRP, & Stem-Cell Therapy Work by Jeff Ericksen, MD

Patricia Walter — Sat, 05 Mar 2016 19:49:46 +0000

Published on Sep 12, 2013

Jeff Ericksen, MD, an expert in Regenerative Medicine at the Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine in McLean, Virginia, describes the effectiveness of using Prolotherapy, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injection Therapy, and Stem-Cell Therapy to treat joint, tendon and muscle pain caused by injury, arthritis or … Read the Rest

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections by Dr. Rob Jones

Patricia Walter — Sat, 05 Mar 2016 19:43:24 +0000

Uploaded on Jun 14, 2010

Rob Jones, MD, of Impact Orthopedics, discusses platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections at Duke Raleigh Hospital.

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PRP treatment for Knee Injuries by Ramiro Abran

Patricia Walter — Sat, 05 Mar 2016 19:40:29 +0000

Published on Apr 2, 2014

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PRP Platelet-Rich Plasma Treatment for Injured Tendons, Muscles and Joints by Dr. Brian C. Halpern

Patricia Walter — Sat, 05 Mar 2016 19:28:53 +0000

Published on Mar 12, 2012

Dr. Brian C. Halpern, Sports Medicine Physician at Hospital for Special Surgery, discusses how platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections may help treat injured bone or soft tissue, such as a tendon or ligament. Produced from a person’s own blood, PRP is a concentration of a type … Read the Rest

Steroid injections administered too close to knee replacement surgery may increase infection risk

Patricia Walter — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 02:42:45 +0000

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ORLANDO, Fla.March 2, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ – Injections received in the months prior to total knee (TKR) or total hip replacement (THR) surgery may increase the risk for infection and related complications, according to two studies – among the largest conducted on this topic – presented at … Read the Rest

At Home PT does as Well as In-Patient Rehabilitation

Patricia Walter — Mon, 18 Jan 2016 20:01:45 +0000

Read Complete Article Here Patients who choose at-home physical therapy instead of in-patient rehabilitation after knee replacement surgery do just as well when it comes to complications, long-term pain management and movement recovery, new research indicates. “Based on these findings, we are encouraging more patients to consider going home so… Read the Rest

My Meniscal Transplant and Dr. Cole

Patricia Walter — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 00:47:42 +0000

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… I was so frustrated that I decided I wanted a knee replacement. My surgeon told me that at 31 years old he couldnt recommend a replacement. He had read about meniscal transplants and osteochondral allografts and he thought that might be a solution for … Read the Rest

Rehabilitation Stages and Physical Therapy

Patricia Walter — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 00:41:57 +0000

This article is a great explanation of the Recovery Timeline after total hip replacement.

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The recovery and rehabilitation process plays a crucial role in helping you get back on your feet and resume an active lifestyle. It can help you heal from surgery faster and greatly improve … Read the Rest