The natural and miraculous ability of the human body to heal itself is actually not a new thing. Fractured bone can regrow and heal. A cut in the skin can also heal over time. There are many such examples of the human body’s innate ability to heal after injuries. Regenerative medicine like platelet plasma therapy…
PRP Therapy
What Is PRP Therapy?
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is a regenerative medicine technique that relies on the body’s platelets and growth factors to accelerate healing in the body. When you sustain an injury, your body responds by sending platelets to the site of the injury in order to begin the repair and healing process. With PRP therapy, doctors inject…
Ultrasound-Guided Stem Cell and PRP Therapy
Two of the newest treatments in orthopedics are stem cell and PRP therapy. These therapies show tremendous promise in treating certain orthopedic conditions. Stem Cell Therapy Stem cells are basically master building blocks and can reproduce more specialized cells like bone, blood, or muscle cells. The stem cell therapy process involves your doctor harvesting mesenchymal…
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…
PRP Therapy for Knee Pain
How does the body heal itself? The answer can be both mysterious and fascinating, and with that knowledge comes an invaluable medical offering. Increasing medical research is looking towards regenerative medicine and its potential to kickstart and enhance the body’s own healing powers to address pain. For knee pain, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy offers the…