The prospect of undergoing a total hip replacement can be worrisome for some patients. Even though it’s a common orthopedic procedure, the traditional surgical approach to total hip replacement involves making a long incision – 10 to 12 inches long – to replace the hip joint with an implant or “prosthesis” to relieve pain and…
Archives for September 2018
PRP vs Stem Cell Therapy
The human body is a miraculous thing, capable of healing itself. And now, thanks to regenerative medicine, that self-healing power is greater than ever – especially in the field of orthopedics. Two forms of treatment, in particular, are enabling patients who are suffering from osteoarthritis, tendon injuries, or degenerative disc and facet joints to ease…