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Cartilage Regeneration : New Techniques For Cartilage Repair- MACI

Cartilage regeneration has been a focus of Orthopedic Surgeons for decades.  Cartilage damage or defects can occur after an injury such as an ACL tear.

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Mayo Clinic finds surprising results on first-ever test of stem cell therapy to treat arthritis

Source: orthospinenews.com JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Researchers at Mayo Clinic’s campus in Florida have conducted the world’s first prospective, blinded and

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Platelet Rich Plasma- PRP Injections- Video: When, Why and How

PRP injections are created by centrifuging a sample of your blood.   The platelets in your blood will settle in a layer that can be withdrawn into a syringe and

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PRP Injections for Knee Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis of the knee is responsible for significant pain and disability.  Knee pain due to osteoarthritis is one of the leading reasons why you will see

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Can PRP Prevent Knee Arthritis From Worsening ?

PRP or platelet rich plasma injections for knee arthritis are very popular these days.  Many physician are administering PRP injections to patients with

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Can Stem Cells Treat Meniscus Tears?

Meniscus tears are very common. Surgery to remove the torn part of the meniscus is also very common.  Unfortunately, many people who have torn their meniscus,

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PRP for Knee Arthritis

PRP or Platelet Rich Plasma injections have once again been shown to be effective for minimizing the pain associated with arthritis of the knee. PRP for Knee

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PRP Injection Recovery Time

As we become more active, we often push/strain our tendons, joints, and ligaments beyond what they can handle.  Stress injuries such as tendonitis and

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New Research on PRP Injection for Sports Injuries and Osteoarthritis

New research shows PRP injection (Platelet-Rich Plasma) is being used in orthopaedics with increasing frequency and effectiveness for sports injuries and

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What is PRP or Platelet Rich Plasma

Many patient are battling severe pain due to arthritis or tendonitis, such as tennis elbow.   When non surgical treatments such as physical therapy,

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