Ever had a muscle strain, broken bone, or twisted ankle? If you’ve ever had an injury involving your bones or muscles, you will likely receive treatment or rehab—or perhaps even both—from an orthopedic doctor. Orthopedic doctors could handle a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions and injuries. However, treatment isn’t the same as rehab, and some
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Can Regenerative Medicine Help Treat Shoulder Pain?
Shoulder pain is a common problem that results from a variety of conditions. It often occurs because of overuse or injury to the shoulder joint. It can also result from other diseases or conditions like arthritis, bursitis, and tendinitis. It can be challenging to find relief, but regenerative medicine may offer hope to those suffering
Read MoreWhat Is Stem Cell Therapy Used For?
Stem cells are cells that have the ability to develop into cells with specialized functions. No other type of cell in the body has the same potential for adaptation and specialization, thereby making stem cells the body’s own repair system. Researchers and doctors have had incredible successes as well as unexpected roadblocks in the implementation
Read MoreBenefits of PRP Therapy
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is a treatment that uses a sample of the patient’s own blood to assist with the healing of an acute or chronic injury or pain. PRP therapy is classified as regenerative medicine, and it continues to grow in popularity across the country. One of the reasons why it is so popular
Read MoreWhat Is Regenerative Medicine?
Regenerative medicine is the science and medical practice of harnessing your body’s own ability to heal and “regenerate” itself, and to essentially supercharge its own healing powers. These capabilities include repairing or replacing tissue that has been damaged due to disease or injury. Some fields of medicine, including hair restoration and orthopedics, are already using
Read MoreHow Does PRP Work?
If you have chronic musculoskeletal pain or a joint injury, your sports medicine doctor may have recommended platelet-rich-plasma (PRP) therapy for you. Professional athletes were among the very first patients who received PRP therapy for their sports injuries, and some have credited this therapy for their speedy healing process and early return to their sport.
Read MorePRP Treatments For Joint Pain
Joint pain can be a debilitating issue that prevents you from participating in a lot of the activities you love to do. Joint pain is common because it has a lot of causes. Arthritis, wear and tear injuries, surgeries, injuries caused by accidents, and even simply aging can cause joint pain. Fortunately, there is a
Read MoreWith Exciting New Regenerative Therapies, the Future in Now at CAO: OACM Division
Physicians at The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics: Orthopaedic Associates of Central Maryland division (OACM) are utilizing new and exciting therapies to heal orthopaedic issues, going beyond traditional treatments such as physical therapy and surgery. Regenerative therapies are changing the way in which many orthopaedic injuries and conditions can now be treated. Staying ahead of the
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