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PRP or Platelet Rich Plasma More Effective than Placebo, Based on 2013 Sports Medicine Research

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Treatment of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is more effective than placebo for knee osteoarthritis: a prospective, double blind randomized trial An excellent article written by Dr. Patel, et al was published in February, 2013, in the American Journal of Sports Medicine. The doctors reported that PRP helped to reduce symptoms of osteoarthritis better than a… Read more »

What are Bunions?

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Hallux Valgus and Bunions Hallux valgus is an orthopedic condition that causes a deformity in the foot as the big toe begins to point toward the second toe. Bunions are a result of the movement, and are characterized by a bony lump that appears on the inside of of the foot at the base of… Read more »

Stem Cell Recruitment Therapy

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Giving Your Body What It Needs to Heal Naturally With Stem Cell Recruitment Therapy Stem Cell Recruitment Therapy is an emerging soft-tissue supplementary therapy practice that draws on the anti-inflammatory properties used naturally by the body to manage areas of pain. In the research that has gone into the practice of Stem Cell Recruitment Therapy,… Read more »

Dr. Stacie Grossfeld’s Most Recommended Supplements

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There are many natural supplements that can help with inflammation, pain, heart health, and more. Here are Dr. Grossfield’s top three supplements. Turmeric Supplements Turmeric is a spice that is a member of the ginger family. Curry powder often contains turmeric. The active portion of turmeric is curcumin (Curcuma longa). Turmeric treats inflammation and has… Read more »

4 Things to Know About Recovering from an ACL Injury

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If you have injured your ACL (anterior cruciate ligament), you may be wondering about the recovery process. How long will it take? What does it involve? Can you return to the activities you enjoy? How will your body be effected long-term? There are many factors that determine the answers to these questions for you. Here… Read more »

Patient of the Month Bill Wetter

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72 year old Bill Wetter has triumphantly returned to running after undergoing Achilles Tendon surgery last August. Pictured here with his daughter, (who is also an avid runner with a passion for helping mommas get their bodies back after having a baby) Bill just completed the Goose Creek 5K in April. While normally he would… Read more »

What is a Baker’s Cyst?

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Unfortunately it has nothing to do with chocolate cake…A Baker’s cyst is a collection of fluid that accumulates in the back of the knee. It typically occurs from one of three different sources. 1. The most common reason people develop a Baker’s cyst is from osteoarthritis. If you have an arthritic joint that gets inflamed,… Read more »

What Happens If You Remove the Whole Meniscus?

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1. The force on the cartilage in the knee joint increases by almost 300%. 2. This huge increase of force accelerates the wear of the articulations cartilage which ultimately results in early onset osteoarthritis. 3. Prior to knee arthroscopy: pre 1980’s, Orthopaedic surgeons would remove the whole meniscus when there was a tear and a… Read more »

An ACL Injury

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What you need to know after the injury has occurred: 1. 81% of individuals of all ages return back to sports after ACL reconstruction. 2. 65% will return to the same level of play. 3. Psychosocial factors may play a role in determining who returns back to sports. 4. There is as much as a… Read more »

Are You a Candidate for Subchondroplasty?

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When your bones experience continuous wear and tear, they can develop stress fractures or bone marrow edema (also referred to as bone bruises or chronic bone marrow lesions). This is quite common in older adults; specifically women and can cause pain as well as physical limitations. A new joint preserving procedure called Subchondroplasty, provided by… Read more »