(4019,9,'2020-08-25 03:01:52','2020-08-25 03:01:52','<h2>Why Regenerative Orthopedics Is the Ideal Sports Medicine</h2>\r\nWe see athletes of all ages in our clinic all of the time. It doesn’t matter if you are 15 or 95. Because if you love sports or enjoy an active lifestyle, you don’t want to have to stop because of an injury. And Regenerative Orthopedics is the ideal sports medicine to get you back in the game!\r\n\r\nSports injuries from ligament tears, meniscus injuries, tendon injuries, wear and tear, and other soft tissue injuries are common reasons people seek care. In fact, over 90% of athletic injuries involve stretched, torn or weakened soft tissue of some sort. Sports injuries, whether of the ankle, knee, shoulder, hip, or back occur when the repetitive strain of the athletic activity is too much for a particular ligament, tendon, or muscle to perform.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3792\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"395\"]<img class=\" wp-image-3792\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/joint-injury.do-what-you-love-Copy-2-1-500x500.png\" alt=\"Joint Injury.do What You Love Copy 2 (1)\" width=\"395\" height=\"395\" /> <strong>Keep Doing What You Love</strong>[/caption]\r\n<h2>How Do Injuries Occur to the Meniscus, Tendons, and Other Soft Tissue?</h2>\r\nInjury to these soft tissue structures can transpire from a sudden traumatic injury or as a result of accumulative damage over the years. Many are considered an acute exacerbation of a chronic injury. Whether you run 3, 6, 10 miles or even a marathon, ride your bike, participate in martial arts, lift weights, play golf or tennis, the repetitive impact from athletic events can be enough to damage the various soft tissue structures.\r\n\r\nOver time the joint degenerates as these non-healed soft tissue injuries destabilize the joint. And Regenerative Orthopedics is an ideal sports medicine because it is extremely effective at healing and repairing these soft tissue injuries.\r\n<h2>Why Use Regenerative Orthopedics as the Ideal Sports Medicine?</h2>\r\nDoesn’t the body just heal on its own? Unfortunately, not all of these structures heal well on their own. Soft tissue structures like the cartilage, discs, labrum, ligaments, menisci and tendons are whiter in nature. That means they have a poor blood supply.\r\n\r\nBlood is what nourishes the joint. And therefore, the blood poor structures have a compromised healing ability after injury. These structures aren’t like muscles. You’ve probably noticed when you pull a muscle, or sustain a muscle injury, that in time, it will get better. Why is that? The muscles are red. That means they have a good blood supply and repair more easily. Regenerative Orthopedics helps the body to get more blood to these blood poor structures so they can heal more efficiently.\r\n<h2>The Role of the Ligaments</h2>\r\nIn order for the joint to function like it should, all of the joint structures, including the white tissue structures, the muscles and the bony structures need to be well. They all work together to stabilize the joint and keep it working optimally. But the ligaments are the primary stabilizing structures.\r\n\r\nLigaments are key at maintaining joint health. Unfortunately, ligament injuries are one of the most common causes of pain from sport-related injuries. And they are white tissue structures. Plus, injured ligaments generate pain. They are a sensory organ with free nerve endings. The weakness that occurs after ligament injury to the knee, for example, may give rise to Runner’s knee, meniscal tears, chondromalacia patella, bone spurs and eventually to arthritis.\r\n\r\nWhen the ligament is injured, the harmony between the soft tissue, muscles and bony structures is disrupted. This interferes with mobility and joint stability. What results is an unstable joint, one that moves abnormally, and functions poorly. That results in more and more damage. When the ligaments are left untreated, the body will try to stabilize the joint by causing ongoing muscle spasms, and joint swelling. And eventually, bone spurs will form and arthritis will develop. A cycle of persistent pain is the result.\r\n<h3>Injury and the Path to Arthritis</h3>\r\nInvolvement in athletics provides us with physical, emotional and mental well-being. However, when we’re faced with injury, we often set into motion the cycle of instability in the joint as mentioned above. This cycle also leads to the eventual development of arthritis. The path to arthritis can occur within a few years with severe injuries, or take decades to develop when the injury is less severe.\r\n\r\n<span lang=\"en\">Although progressive cartilage loss with its inhibition of joint motion plays a central role in arthritis, injury to other soft tissue structures actually initiates the change in equilibrium that leads to this breakdown of cartilage and the path to arthritis. </span>Athletes of all ages desire to be as fit as when in the prime of their athletic careers. But the pain and symptoms from non-healed sports injuries interferes with that dream!\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics is the ideal sports medicine because in gets the athlete back on the path of healing and to reaching their goals and dreams.\r\n<h2>Treatment for Sports Injuries</h2>\r\nStandard treatments for sports injuries usually only involve the management of symptoms. Some of these treatments include pain medications, cortisone/steroid injections, physical therapy, massage and other therapies to provide pain relief. These treatments may work to relieve pain temporarily or momentarily reduce the pain and inflammation.\r\n\r\nBut when the athlete turns off the pain signal with medication use, while the joint is still injured, and continues to play and remain active on an injured joint, further damage ensues. It is important to realize that these treatment modalities do not repair soft tissue injuries, such as tendon, ligament, and meniscus tears, nor do they regenerate cartilage.\r\n<h3>Regenerative Orthopedics Is the Ideal Sports Medicine to Stimulate the Body to Repair</h3>\r\nThe key to keeping joints strong is to stimulate the area to heal. Regenerative Orthopedics does just that. And it offers hope to those suffering from sports injuries. They are the ideal treatment for sports injuries because they get you back to doing what you love.\r\n\r\nPlus, these therapies are non-surgical. <em><strong>The treatments regenerate and repair the damaged ligaments and soft tissues. And they allow the athlete to continue with their desired activity</strong></em>. Non-surgical regenerative therapies, including Stem Cell Therapy, PRP, and Prolotherapy, stimulate the natural regenerative processes in and around the joint. And they facilitate the restoration of the degenerated soft tissue to a healthy state. The result is improved joint support and function, and reduced pain and symptoms.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics involves the injection of natural solutions. And sometimes, depending on the nature of injury or degeneration, will also include injections of an autologous preparation, from a person’s own plasma (blood), fat or bone marrow, injected directly into the damaged joint to accelerate the healing process.\r\n<h2>Sports injuries do not need to put an end to the enjoyment of sports activities. There is an effective option for repair!</h2>\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics <span lang=\"en\">is a great non-surgical treatment ideal for</span> offering not only pain relief from sports injuries, but healing and reparation at the source of the injury. This regeneration and repair enables the athlete of all ages to speedily return to the sport or activity they love with minimal lifestyle interruption.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/\"> Click here for more articles</a>','Regenerative Orthopedics: The Ideal Sports Medicine','','inherit','closed','closed','','3134-revision-v1','','','2020-08-25 03:01:52','2020-08-25 03:01:52','',3134,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/3134-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4020,9,'2020-08-25 15:23:31','2020-08-25 15:23:31','Cortisone','Cortisone','Cortisone','inherit','open','closed','','cortisone','','','2020-08-25 15:25:48','2020-08-25 15:25:48','',2915,'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cortisone.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(4021,9,'2020-08-25 15:39:41','2020-08-25 15:39:41','We have made reference to cortisone injections in several previous articles regarding treatment options for joint pain, because cortisone (steroid injection) is generally recommended by conventional medicine. Cortisone treatment may only result in temporary relief. And it is frequently used to delay the eventual joint replacement.\n\nBut did you know this commonly used treatment option may not be as safe as you think? Recently released evidence in the medical journal “Radiology,” describes the negative risks of using cortisone injections. <a href=\"#_edn1\" name=\"_ednref1\">[i]</a>Although prior studies have been conducted showing cortisone to have a negative impact on joints, this most recent article helps to bring awareness to the adverse effects cortisone injections have on the joint.\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_4020\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"400\"]<img class=\"wp-image-4020 size-medium\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cortisone-400x500.png\" alt=\"Cortisone\" width=\"400\" height=\"500\" /> <strong>     Cortisone Injections Can Be Toxic to Cartilage</strong>[/caption]\n<h2>What Happens When Cortisone Is Injected Into the Joint?</h2>\n<em><strong>Cortisone appears to be toxic to cartilage.</strong></em> When cortisone is injected into the joint, it actually boosts the progression of the destruction of cartilage. That means it accelerates arthritis.\n\nOftentimes, cortisone is injected into joints for relief of arthritis pain and the symptoms associated with it. But doesn\'t it seem contrary then, to use a “treatment” that makes arthritis worse, in an effort to treat it? Cortisone destroys cartilage, boosts cell death in the joint, and increases bone loss.\n<h2>Behind the Use of Cortisone Injections</h2>\nArthritis is a very common disease of the joint that limits activity and quality of life. It often results in disability. In an effort to treat arthritis, physicians initially approach pain and symptom control in a non-surgical fashion, generally attempting to delay the eventual joint replacement.\n\nAdditionally, older or sicker patients may not be able to tolerate surgery, and in those cases, more conservative treatments are needed and recommended. Cortisone injections may provide some patients with days of relief. Others may get months of pain and symptom control with cortisone injections into the joint. For this reason it is a commonly performed treatment, because it does reduce the inflammation and swelling of arthritis.\n\nPhysicians have known there were risks involved in the use of cortisone injections into joints! <em><strong>Even though the study mentioned in this article is a new study, there have been many previous studies demonstrating the risks and the damage cortisone does to the joint structures.</strong></em> That is why, when your physician discusses cortisone injection with you, it is recommended that the injections not be given more than once every three months. Hopefully, the reason behind the limits is explained as well. It is important for the patient to be educated on the risks of treatment with cortisone injections.\n<h2>Cortisone Injections May Do More Harm than Good</h2>\nThe researchers in this most recent study looked at the effect of cortisone injected into knees and hips. And they found that cortisone boosted the progression of arthritis and <strong>accelerated the need for joint replacement surgery.</strong>\n\nThe researchers looked at 459 patients who received one to three cortisone injections into the hip or knee in 2018. Almost a tenth developed complications such as cartilage loss, stress fractures, bone loss, and joint destruction in the two to fifteen months following the injections. The authors note that this percentage may be an understatement because half of the participants did not receive follow-up imaging tests to assess the health of their joints.\n\n<strong>In summary, the studies are showing that cortisone injections accelerate arthritis and can be detrimental in the long-run</strong>. But even with this knowledge, cortisone injections continue to be recommended frequently for joint pain. Millions of Americans suffer from arthritis and its symptoms of pain, swelling, cartilage loss, and bone destruction. Sufferers want relief, and the injections often give relief. And they are also covered by insurance.\n<h3>Alternatives to Cortisone Injections</h3>\nGiven that cortisone injections are being given more and more to treat pain in patients with joint arthritis, what is the alternative? Especially when you consider that many arthritis sufferers are at the point where they need relief to just live day to day.\n\nThat’s where Regenerative Orthopedics comes in!  Treatments like Stem Cell Therapy, PRP, and Prolotherapy work to<strong> actually repair the arthritic joint.</strong> These treatments provide pain relief. But they don’t provide relief at the expense of the joint. <em><strong>They actually heal the joint, strengthen the structures of the joints, and even boost growth of cartilage</strong></em>. Regenerative Orthopedics regenerates the joint rather than causing degeneration like what occurs with cortisone injections.\n\nThere is also minimal downtime needed to receive these regenerative treatments. That means you can continue to exercise, and move the joint, which is essential for a healthy joint. Exercise helps ease pain, improve mobility, and strengthen muscles around the joints.\n\nRegenerative Orthopedics is the treatment of choice to achieve the pain relief you desire, while returning function to your painful arthritic joint, and helping you to once again enjoy the activities you desire to do.\n\n<a href=\"#_ednref1\" name=\"_edn1\"><strong>[i]</strong></a> Kompel AJ, Roemer FW, Murakami AM, Dias LE, Crema MD, Guermazi A.  Intra-articular Corticosteroid Injections in the Hip and Knee: Perhaps Not as Safe as We Thought? Radiology. Oct 15 2019. <a href=\"https://doi.org/10.1148/radiol.2019190341\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https://doi.org/10.1148/radiol.2019190341</a>\n\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/\"> Click here for more articles</a>','Cortisone Injections Are As Safe As You Think','','inherit','closed','closed','','2915-autosave-v1','','','2020-08-25 15:39:41','2020-08-25 15:39:41','',2915,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2915-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4022,9,'2020-08-25 15:25:39','2020-08-25 15:25:39','We have made reference to cortisone injections in several previous articles regarding treatment options for joint pain, because cortisone is generally recommended by conventional medicine. The treatment may only result in temporary relief, and is frequently used to delay the eventual joint replacement. But did you know this commonly used treatment option may not be as safe as you think? Recently released evidence in the medical journal “Radiology,” describes the negative risks of using cortisone injections. <a href=\"#_edn1\" name=\"_ednref1\">[i]</a>Although prior studies have been conducted showing cortisone to have a negative impact on joints, this most recent article helps to bring awareness to the adverse effects cortisone injections have on the joint.\r\n<h2>What Happens When Cortisone Is Injected Into the Joint?</h2>\r\nCortisone appears to be toxic to cartilage. When cortisone is injected into the joint it actually boosts the progression of the destruction of cartilage and therefore accelerates arthritis. Oftentimes, cortisone is injected into joints for relief of arthritis pain and the symptoms associated with it. It would seem contrary then, to use a “treatment” that makes arthritis worse, in an effort to treat it! Right? Cortisone destroys cartilage, boosts cell death in the joint, and increases bone loss.\r\n<h2>Behind the Use of Cortisone Injections</h2>\r\nArthritis is a very common disease of the joint that limits activity and quality of life, and often results in disability. In an effort to treat arthritis, physicians initially approach pain and symptom control in a non-surgical fashion, generally attempting to delay the eventual joint replacement. Additionally, older or sicker patients may not be able to tolerate surgery, and in those cases, more conservative treatments are needed and recommended. Cortisone injections may provide some patients with days of relief, while others may get months of pain and symptom control with cortisone injections into the joint. For this reason it is a commonly performed treatment, as it reduces the inflammation and swelling of arthritis.\r\n\r\nPhysicians have known there were risks involved in the use of cortisone injections into joints! Even though the study mentioned in this article is a new study, there have been many previous studies demonstrating the risks and the damage cortisone does to the joint structures. That is why, when your physician discusses cortisone injection with you, it is recommended that the injections not be given more than once every three months. Hopefully, the reason behind the limits is explained as well, since it is important for the patient to be educated on the risks of treatment with cortisone injections.\r\n<h2>Cortisone Injections May Do More Harm than Good</h2>\r\nThe researchers in this most recent study looked at the effect of cortisone injected into knees and hips, and found that the cortisone boosted the progression of arthritis and <strong>accelerated the need for joint replacement surgery.</strong> The researchers looked at 459 patients who received one to three cortisone injections into the hip or knee in 2018. Almost a tenth of these developed complications such as cartilage loss, stress fractures, bone loss, and joint destruction in the two to fifteen months following the injections. The authors note that this percentage may be an understatement because half of the participants did not receive follow-up imaging tests to assess the health of their joints.\r\n\r\n<strong>In summary, the studies are showing that cortisone injections accelerate arthritis and can be detrimental in the long-run</strong>. But even with this knowledge, cortisone injections continue to be recommended frequently for joint pain. Millions of Americans suffer from arthritis and its symptoms of pain, swelling, cartilage loss, and bone destruction. Sufferers want relief, and the injections often give relief. They are also covered by insurance.\r\n\r\nGiven that cortisone injections are being given more and more to treat pain in patients with joint arthritis, what is the alternative, especially since many sufferers are at the point where they need relief to just live day to day.\r\n\r\nThat’s where Regenerative Orthopedics comes in!  <strong>Treatments like Stem Cell Therapy, PRP, and Prolotherapy work to actually repair the arthritic joint.</strong> These treatments provide pain relief, but they don’t do so at the expense of the joint. They actually heal the joint, strengthen the structures of the joints, and even boost growth of cartilage. Regenerative Orthopedics <strong>regenerates the joint</strong> rather than causing degeneration like what occurs with cortisone injections.\r\n\r\nThere is also minimal downtime needed to receive these regenerative treatments, so you can continue to exercise, and move the joint, which is essential for a healthy joint. Exercise helps ease pain, improve mobility and strengthen muscles around the joints.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics is the treatment of choice to achieve the pain relief you desire, while returning function to your painful arthritic joint, and helping you to once again enjoy the activities you desire to do.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"#_ednref1\" name=\"_edn1\"><strong>[i]</strong></a> Kompel AJ, Roemer FW, Murakami AM, Dias LE, Crema MD, Guermazi A.  Intra-articular Corticosteroid Injections in the Hip and Knee: Perhaps Not as Safe as We Thought? Radiology. Oct 15 2019. <a href=\"https://doi.org/10.1148/radiol.2019190341\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https://doi.org/10.1148/radiol.2019190341</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/\"> Click here for more articles</a>','Cortisone Injections Are As Safe As You Think','','inherit','closed','closed','','2915-revision-v1','','','2020-08-25 15:25:39','2020-08-25 15:25:39','',2915,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2915-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (4023,9,'2020-08-25 15:43:37','2020-08-25 15:43:37','We have made reference to cortisone injections in several previous articles regarding treatment options for joint pain, because cortisone (steroid injection) is generally recommended by conventional medicine. Cortisone treatment may only result in temporary relief. And it is frequently used to delay the eventual joint replacement.\r\n\r\nBut did you know this commonly used treatment option may not be as safe as you think? Recently released evidence in the medical journal “Radiology,” describes the negative risks of using cortisone injections. <a href=\"#_edn1\" name=\"_ednref1\">[i]</a>Although prior studies have been conducted showing cortisone to have a negative impact on joints, this most recent article helps to bring awareness to the adverse effects cortisone injections have on the joint.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4020\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"400\"]<img class=\"wp-image-4020 size-medium\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cortisone-400x500.png\" alt=\"Cortisone\" width=\"400\" height=\"500\" /> <strong>     Cortisone Injections Can Be Toxic to Cartilage</strong>[/caption]\r\n<h2>What Happens When Cortisone Is Injected Into the Joint?</h2>\r\n<em><strong>Cortisone appears to be toxic to cartilage.</strong></em> When cortisone is injected into the joint, it actually boosts the progression of the destruction of cartilage. That means it accelerates arthritis.\r\n\r\nOftentimes, cortisone is injected into joints for relief of arthritis pain and the symptoms associated with it. But doesn\'t it seem contrary then, to use a “treatment” that makes arthritis worse, in an effort to treat it? Cortisone destroys cartilage, boosts cell death in the joint, and increases bone loss.\r\n<h2>Behind the Use of Cortisone Injections</h2>\r\nArthritis is a very common disease of the joint that limits activity and quality of life. It often results in disability. In an effort to treat arthritis, physicians initially approach pain and symptom control in a non-surgical fashion, generally attempting to delay the eventual joint replacement.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, older or sicker patients may not be able to tolerate surgery, and in those cases, more conservative treatments are needed and recommended. Cortisone injections may provide some patients with days of relief. Others may get months of pain and symptom control with cortisone injections into the joint. For this reason it is a commonly performed treatment, because it does reduce the inflammation and swelling of arthritis.\r\n\r\nPhysicians have known there were risks involved in the use of cortisone injections into joints! <em><strong>Even though the study mentioned in this article is a new study, there have been many previous studies demonstrating the risks and the damage cortisone does to the joint structures.</strong></em> That is why, when your physician discusses cortisone injection with you, it is recommended that the injections not be given more than once every three months. Hopefully, the reason behind the limits is explained as well. It is important for the patient to be educated on the risks of treatment with cortisone injections.\r\n<h2>Cortisone Injections May Do More Harm than Good</h2>\r\nThe researchers in this most recent study looked at the effect of cortisone injected into knees and hips. And they found that cortisone boosted the progression of arthritis and <strong>accelerated the need for joint replacement surgery.</strong>\r\n\r\nThe researchers looked at 459 patients who received one to three cortisone injections into the hip or knee in 2018. Almost a tenth developed complications such as cartilage loss, stress fractures, bone loss, and joint destruction in the two to fifteen months following the injections. The authors note that this percentage may be an understatement because half of the participants did not receive follow-up imaging tests to assess the health of their joints.\r\n\r\n<strong>In summary, the studies are showing that cortisone injections accelerate arthritis and can be detrimental in the long-run</strong>. But even with this knowledge, cortisone injections continue to be recommended frequently for joint pain. Millions of Americans suffer from arthritis and its symptoms of pain, swelling, cartilage loss, and bone destruction. Sufferers want relief, and the injections often give relief. And they are also covered by insurance.\r\n<h3>Alternatives to Cortisone Injections</h3>\r\nGiven that cortisone injections are being given more and more to treat pain in patients with joint arthritis, what is the alternative? Especially when you consider that many arthritis sufferers are at the point where they need relief to just live day to day.\r\n\r\nThat’s where Regenerative Orthopedics comes in!  Treatments like Stem Cell Therapy, PRP, and Prolotherapy work to<strong> actually repair the arthritic joint.</strong> These treatments provide pain relief. But they don’t provide relief at the expense of the joint. <em><strong>They actually heal the joint, strengthen the structures of the joints, and even boost growth of cartilage</strong></em>. Regenerative Orthopedics regenerates the joint rather than causing degeneration like what occurs with cortisone injections.\r\n\r\nThere is also minimal downtime needed to receive these regenerative treatments. That means you can continue to exercise, and move the joint, which is essential for a healthy joint. Exercise helps ease pain, improve mobility, and strengthen muscles around the joints.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics is the treatment of choice to achieve the pain relief you desire, while returning function to your painful arthritic joint, and helping you to once again enjoy the activities you desire to do.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"#_ednref1\" name=\"_edn1\"><strong>[i]</strong></a> Kompel AJ, Roemer FW, Murakami AM, Dias LE, Crema MD, Guermazi A.  Intra-articular Corticosteroid Injections in the Hip and Knee: Perhaps Not as Safe as We Thought? Radiology. Oct 15 2019. <a href=\"https://doi.org/10.1148/radiol.2019190341\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https://doi.org/10.1148/radiol.2019190341</a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/\"> Click here for more articles</a>','Cortisone Injections Are As Safe As You Think','','inherit','closed','closed','','2915-revision-v1','','','2020-08-25 15:43:37','2020-08-25 15:43:37','',2915,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2915-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4024,9,'2020-08-25 16:06:26','2020-08-25 16:06:26','Overuse Injuries can happen in any joint of the body. Repetitive strain from repeat motion and overuse due to particular jobs and activities can lead to these injuries.  Injuries, such as Runner’s Knee, Rotator Cuff Tendonitis, and Tennis Elbow are examples of overuse injuries.\n\nOveruse injuries are progressive activity-related injuries linked to repetitive stress that is placed on the tendon, ligament or other joint structure. Individuals with overuse injuries may try to manage their pain on their own for a while. They may attempt to stabilize the knee, shoulder or elbow with a brace. Or calm the pain with over-the-counter medications. Or even rest the joint a bit in order to find enough relief to be able to play in the next game, continue to work, or participate in their upcoming event.\n<h2>Common Causes of Overuse Injuries</h2>\nDoing too much of the same activity strains the tendons, ligaments, and other soft tissue structures. Training error and improper technique may add to the possibility of an overuse injury. Using poor or improper form during training exercises, while running on uneven ground, and when swinging a tennis racket. Or even poor form when painting walls can overload the muscles, tendons, and ligaments, and cause an overuse injury.\n\nIn cases of Runners Knee, for example, the repeated stress again and again,  from the force of hitting hard surfaces while contracting the leg muscle when running, results in a weakening of the tendon and ligaments. In overuse injuries, many may think the tendon or ligaments are just inflamed. And although the injury may begin with inflammation, when left untreated, this overuse injury overloads the tendon and ligaments. The result is degeneration or even in a tear. Many cases of overuse injuries become chronic with instances of recurrence.\n<h2>Symptoms of Overuse Injuries</h2>\nIn the beginning, pain and tenderness are noted in the affected area after physical activity. As the problem progresses, the pain and discomfort occur during activity. Of course, symptoms vary with the various joints and from person to person. But as the condition advances, swelling and pain will restrict the ability to perform sports or particular activities. Eventually, the pain and symptoms will persist, even at rest.\n<h2>Treating Overuse Injuries</h2>\nChasing and suppressing symptoms with bracing and pain medications may keep the swelling down and provide momentary pain relief. But a knee sleeve, for example, will only give a false sense of security while only temporarily helping the sufferer to function. The debilitating pain can keep the individual and athlete searching for a cure.\n<h3>Is surgery the answer?</h3>\nSurgery prolongs the athlete’s return to sport.<a href=\"#_edn1\" name=\"_ednref1\"><sup>[i]</sup></a>  Fortunately, there are non-surgical options!\n\nHere’s what doctors in New York say about the overuse injury patellar tendonitis, “Due to its common refractory response (difficulty in treating) to conservative treatment, a variety of new treatments have emerged recently that include...<strong>Prolotherapy</strong>, <strong>platelet-rich plasma therapy (PRP)</strong><strong>,</strong> arthroscopic surgical procedures, surgical resection of the inferior patellar pole (cutting away tendon tissue at the kneecap)…”<a href=\"#_edn2\" name=\"_ednref2\"><sup>[ii]</sup></a>\n\nAt OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, the regenerative treatments we use for painful joint conditions include Platelet Rich Plasma and Prolotherapy. But the researchers listed surgery too! Why do surgery if PRP is good enough? And is PRP good enough to effectively treat overuse conditions?\n\nWhat\n\nStudies done in Europe demonstrate the effectiveness of Platelet Rich Plasma for those with overuse conditions of the knee. And it is able to improve pain symptoms and functionality. Here is what they say: “The most important finding in our meta-analysis is that PRP injections are statistically better than the control group at longer term follow-up suggesting that PRP is an effective and worthwhile treatment for Patellar Tendinopathy. <a href=\"#_edn3\" name=\"_ednref3\">[iii]</a><sup>,<a href=\"#_edn4\" name=\"_ednref4\">[iv]</a></sup>\n\nA 2018 study agreed that multiple PRP injections offer the most satisfactory results.<a href=\"#_edn5\" name=\"_ednref5\">[v]</a> Athletes are looking to non-surgical therapies such as Stem Cell Treatments, Platelet Rich Plasma, or Prolotherapy treatments, because they are showing improved outcomes in those with tendon and ligament conditions like Runner’s Knee.<a href=\"#_edn6\" name=\"_ednref6\">[vi]</a>\n<h2>Treating Overuse Injuries with Regenerative Orthopedics</h2>\nAt OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, using regenerative therapies like Stem Cell Therapy, Platelet Rich Plasma, and Prolotherapy is what we do. By treating overuse injuries with Regenerative Orthopedics, athletes can get back to their sport. And other individuals and non-athletes can return to the activities they love.\n\nWe see substantial, consistent improvements in pain outcomes when treating those with overuse injuries.  <strong>Regenerative Orthopedics can treat various joint disorders including problems of the tendons. </strong>That\'s because the injections are directed at the weakened tendons and involved ligaments which stimulate a string of healing events. The healing events include an increase of blood supply, an influx of reparative cells, and the deposition of collagen cells. And when the collagen matures, it will strengthen and tighten the damaged tendons and ligaments.\n\n<strong>Why would we treat the ligaments too? </strong>\n\nThe ongoing and recurring joint pain in overuse conditions is rooted in joint instability. Patients with overuse injuries often have concurrent weakness in the ligaments of the joint. These ligaments play a huge role in stabilizing the joint. And when weak, will put more strain on the tendon and other joint structures.\n\nThe problem of weak ligaments needs to be addressed in treatment. Therefore, we treat the joint comprehensively, and make sure we treat any injured and weakened ligaments as well, in order to achieve the best results. Comprehensive treatment will result in repair and healing of the entire joint, tightening of the ligaments, and strengthening and repair of the tendons. So the joint and all of its structures will function normally. And the athletes and individuals who were sidelined by overuse injuries will be able return confidently and pain-free to the sport and activities they love.\n\n<a href=\"#_ednref1\" name=\"_edn1\">[i]</a> Cook J L, Khan KM, Harcourt PR, <em>et al. </em><a href=\"http://bjsm.bmj.com/content/31/4/332.short\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A cross sectional study of 100 athletes with jumper’s knee managed conservatively and surgically.</a> The Victorian Institute of Sport Tendon Study Group. Br J Sports Med1997; 31: 332 – 336.\n\n<a href=\"#_ednref2\" name=\"_edn2\">[ii]</a> Christian RA, Rossy WH, Sherman OH. Patellar tendinopathy – recent developments toward treatment. Bull Hosp Jt Dis (2013). 2014;72(3):217-24.\n\n<a href=\"#_ednref3\" name=\"_edn3\">[iii]</a> Kaux JF, Bruyere O, Croisier JL, Forthomme B, Le Goff C, Crielaard JM. One-year follow-up of platelet-rich plasma infiltration to treat chronic proximal patellar tendinopathies. Acta Orthop Belg. 2015 Jun;81(2):251-6.\n\n<a href=\"#_ednref4\" name=\"_edn4\">[iv]</a> Dupley L, Charalambous CP. Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections as a Treatment for Refractory Patellar Tendinosis: A Meta-Analysis of Randomised Trials. Knee surgery &amp; related research. 2017 Sep;29(3):165.\n\n<a href=\"#_ednref5\" name=\"_edn5\">[v]</a> Andriolo L, Altamura SA, Reale D, Candrian C, Zaffagnini S, Filardo G. Nonsurgical Treatments of Patellar Tendinopathy: Multiple Injections of Platelet-Rich Plasma Are a Suitable Option: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. The American journal of sports medicine. 2018 Mar 1:0363546518759674.\n\n<a href=\"#_ednref6\" name=\"_edn6\">[vi]</a> Kopka M, Bradley JP. The Use of Biologic Agents in Athletes with Knee Injuries. J Knee Surg. 2016 Jul;29(5):379-86. doi: 10.1055/s-0036-1584194. Epub 2016 May 20.\n\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/\"> Click here for more articles</a>','Do Overuse Injuries Have You Sidelined?','','inherit','closed','closed','','2912-autosave-v1','','','2020-08-25 16:06:26','2020-08-25 16:06:26','',2912,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2912-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4025,9,'2020-08-25 16:06:42','2020-08-25 16:06:42','Overuse Injuries can happen in any joint of the body. Repetitive strain from repeat motion and overuse due to particular jobs and activities can lead to these injuries.  Injuries, such as Runner’s Knee, Rotator Cuff Tendonitis, and Tennis Elbow are examples of overuse injuries.\r\n\r\nOveruse injuries are progressive activity-related injuries linked to repetitive stress that is placed on the tendon, ligament or other joint structure. Individuals with overuse injuries may try to manage their pain on their own for a while. They may attempt to stabilize the knee, shoulder or elbow with a brace. Or calm the pain with over-the-counter medications. Or even rest the joint a bit in order to find enough relief to be able to play in the next game, continue to work, or participate in their upcoming event.\r\n<h2>Common Causes of Overuse Injuries</h2>\r\nDoing too much of the same activity strains the tendons, ligaments, and other soft tissue structures. Training error and improper technique may add to the possibility of an overuse injury. Using poor or improper form during training exercises, while running on uneven ground, and when swinging a tennis racket. Or even poor form when painting walls can overload the muscles, tendons, and ligaments, and cause an overuse injury.\r\n\r\nIn cases of Runners Knee, for example, the repeated stress again and again,  from the force of hitting hard surfaces while contracting the leg muscle when running, results in a weakening of the tendon and ligaments. In overuse injuries, many may think the tendon or ligaments are just inflamed. And although the injury may begin with inflammation, when left untreated, this overuse injury overloads the tendon and ligaments. The result is degeneration or even in a tear. Many cases of overuse injuries become chronic with instances of recurrence.\r\n<h2>Symptoms of Overuse Injuries</h2>\r\nIn the beginning, pain and tenderness are noted in the affected area after physical activity. As the problem progresses, the pain and discomfort occur during activity. Of course, symptoms vary with the various joints and from person to person. But as the condition advances, swelling and pain will restrict the ability to perform sports or particular activities. Eventually, the pain and symptoms will persist, even at rest.\r\n<h2>Treating Overuse Injuries</h2>\r\nChasing and suppressing symptoms with bracing and pain medications may keep the swelling down and provide momentary pain relief. But a knee sleeve, for example, will only give a false sense of security while only temporarily helping the sufferer to function. The debilitating pain can keep the individual and athlete searching for a cure.\r\n<h3>Is surgery the answer?</h3>\r\nSurgery prolongs the athlete’s return to sport.<a href=\"#_edn1\" name=\"_ednref1\"><sup>[i]</sup></a>  Fortunately, there are non-surgical options!\r\n\r\nHere’s what doctors in New York say about the overuse injury patellar tendonitis, “Due to its common refractory response (difficulty in treating) to conservative treatment, a variety of new treatments have emerged recently that include...<strong>Prolotherapy</strong>, <strong>platelet-rich plasma therapy (PRP)</strong><strong>,</strong> arthroscopic surgical procedures, surgical resection of the inferior patellar pole (cutting away tendon tissue at the kneecap)…”<a href=\"#_edn2\" name=\"_ednref2\"><sup>[ii]</sup></a>\r\n\r\nAt OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, the regenerative treatments we use for painful joint conditions include Platelet Rich Plasma and Prolotherapy. But the researchers listed surgery too! Why do surgery if PRP is good enough? And is PRP good enough to effectively treat overuse conditions?\r\n<h3>What Do the Studies Show?</h3>\r\nStudies done in Europe demonstrate the effectiveness of Platelet Rich Plasma for those with overuse conditions of the knee. And it is able to improve pain symptoms and functionality. Here is what they say: “The most important finding in our meta-analysis is that PRP injections are statistically better than the control group at longer term follow-up suggesting that PRP is an effective and worthwhile treatment for Patellar Tendinopathy. <a href=\"#_edn3\" name=\"_ednref3\">[iii]</a><sup>,<a href=\"#_edn4\" name=\"_ednref4\">[iv]</a></sup>\r\n\r\nA 2018 study agreed that multiple PRP injections offer the most satisfactory results.<a href=\"#_edn5\" name=\"_ednref5\">[v]</a> Athletes are looking to non-surgical therapies such as Stem Cell Treatments, Platelet Rich Plasma, or Prolotherapy treatments, because they are showing improved outcomes in those with tendon and ligament conditions like Runner’s Knee.<a href=\"#_edn6\" name=\"_ednref6\">[vi]</a>\r\n<h2>Treating Overuse Injuries with Regenerative Orthopedics</h2>\r\nAt OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, using regenerative therapies like Stem Cell Therapy, Platelet Rich Plasma, and Prolotherapy is what we do. By treating overuse injuries with Regenerative Orthopedics, athletes can get back to their sport. And other individuals and non-athletes can return to the activities they love.\r\n\r\nWe see substantial, consistent improvements in pain outcomes when treating those with overuse injuries.  <strong>Regenerative Orthopedics can treat various joint disorders including problems of the tendons. </strong>That\'s because the injections are directed at the weakened tendons and involved ligaments which stimulate a string of healing events. The healing events include an increase of blood supply, an influx of reparative cells, and the deposition of collagen cells. And when the collagen matures, it will strengthen and tighten the damaged tendons and ligaments.\r\n\r\n<strong>Why would we treat the ligaments too? </strong>\r\n\r\nThe ongoing and recurring joint pain in overuse conditions is rooted in joint instability. Patients with overuse injuries often have concurrent weakness in the ligaments of the joint. These ligaments play a huge role in stabilizing the joint. And when weak, will put more strain on the tendon and other joint structures.\r\n\r\nThe problem of weak ligaments needs to be addressed in treatment. Therefore, we treat the joint comprehensively, and make sure we treat any injured and weakened ligaments as well, in order to achieve the best results. Comprehensive treatment will result in repair and healing of the entire joint, tightening of the ligaments, and strengthening and repair of the tendons. So the joint and all of its structures will function normally. And the athletes and individuals who were sidelined by overuse injuries will be able return confidently and pain-free to the sport and activities they love.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"#_ednref1\" name=\"_edn1\">[i]</a> Cook J L, Khan KM, Harcourt PR, <em>et al. </em><a href=\"http://bjsm.bmj.com/content/31/4/332.short\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A cross sectional study of 100 athletes with jumper’s knee managed conservatively and surgically.</a> The Victorian Institute of Sport Tendon Study Group. Br J Sports Med1997; 31: 332 – 336.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"#_ednref2\" name=\"_edn2\">[ii]</a> Christian RA, Rossy WH, Sherman OH. Patellar tendinopathy – recent developments toward treatment. Bull Hosp Jt Dis (2013). 2014;72(3):217-24.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"#_ednref3\" name=\"_edn3\">[iii]</a> Kaux JF, Bruyere O, Croisier JL, Forthomme B, Le Goff C, Crielaard JM. One-year follow-up of platelet-rich plasma infiltration to treat chronic proximal patellar tendinopathies. Acta Orthop Belg. 2015 Jun;81(2):251-6.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"#_ednref4\" name=\"_edn4\">[iv]</a> Dupley L, Charalambous CP. Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections as a Treatment for Refractory Patellar Tendinosis: A Meta-Analysis of Randomised Trials. Knee surgery &amp; related research. 2017 Sep;29(3):165.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"#_ednref5\" name=\"_edn5\">[v]</a> Andriolo L, Altamura SA, Reale D, Candrian C, Zaffagnini S, Filardo G. Nonsurgical Treatments of Patellar Tendinopathy: Multiple Injections of Platelet-Rich Plasma Are a Suitable Option: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. The American journal of sports medicine. 2018 Mar 1:0363546518759674.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"#_ednref6\" name=\"_edn6\">[vi]</a> Kopka M, Bradley JP. The Use of Biologic Agents in Athletes with Knee Injuries. J Knee Surg. 2016 Jul;29(5):379-86. doi: 10.1055/s-0036-1584194. Epub 2016 May 20.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/\"> Click here for more articles</a>','Do Overuse Injuries Have You Sidelined?','','inherit','closed','closed','','2912-revision-v1','','','2020-08-25 16:06:42','2020-08-25 16:06:42','',2912,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2912-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4026,9,'2020-08-25 16:07:25','2020-08-25 16:07:25','Overuse Injuries can happen in any joint of the body. Repetitive strain from repeat motion and overuse due to particular jobs and activities can lead to these injuries.  Injuries, such as Runner’s Knee, Rotator Cuff Tendonitis, and Tennis Elbow are examples of overuse injuries.\r\n\r\nOveruse injuries are progressive activity-related injuries linked to repetitive stress that is placed on the tendon, ligament or other joint structure. Individuals with overuse injuries may try to manage their pain on their own for a while. They may attempt to stabilize the knee, shoulder or elbow with a brace. Or calm the pain with over-the-counter medications. Or even rest the joint a bit in order to find enough relief to be able to play in the next game, continue to work, or participate in their upcoming event.\r\n<h2>Common Causes of Overuse Injuries</h2>\r\nDoing too much of the same activity strains the tendons, ligaments, and other soft tissue structures. Training error and improper technique may add to the possibility of an overuse injury. Using poor or improper form during training exercises, while running on uneven ground, and when swinging a tennis racket. Or even poor form when painting walls can overload the muscles, tendons, and ligaments, and cause an overuse injury.\r\n\r\nIn cases of Runners Knee, for example, the repeated stress again and again,  from the force of hitting hard surfaces while contracting the leg muscle when running, results in a weakening of the tendon and ligaments. In overuse injuries, many may think the tendon or ligaments are just inflamed. And although the injury may begin with inflammation, when left untreated, this overuse injury overloads the tendon and ligaments. The result is degeneration or even in a tear. Many cases of overuse injuries become chronic with instances of recurrence.\r\n<h2>Symptoms of Overuse Injuries</h2>\r\nIn the beginning, pain and tenderness are noted in the affected area after physical activity. As the problem progresses, the pain and discomfort occur during activity. Of course, symptoms vary with the various joints and from person to person. But as the condition advances, swelling and pain will restrict the ability to perform sports or particular activities. Eventually, the pain and symptoms will persist, even at rest.\r\n<h2>Treating Overuse Injuries</h2>\r\nChasing and suppressing symptoms with bracing and pain medications may keep the swelling down and provide momentary pain relief. But a knee sleeve, for example, will only give a false sense of security while only temporarily helping the sufferer to function. The debilitating pain can keep the individual and athlete searching for a cure.\r\n<h3>Is surgery the answer?</h3>\r\nSurgery prolongs the athlete’s return to sport.<a href=\"#_edn1\" name=\"_ednref1\"><sup>[i]</sup></a>  Fortunately, there are non-surgical options!\r\n\r\nHere’s what doctors in New York say about the overuse injury patellar tendonitis, “Due to its common refractory response (difficulty in treating) to conservative treatment, a variety of new treatments have emerged recently that include...<strong>Prolotherapy</strong>, <strong>platelet-rich plasma therapy (PRP)</strong><strong>,</strong> arthroscopic surgical procedures, surgical resection of the inferior patellar pole (cutting away tendon tissue at the kneecap)…”<a href=\"#_edn2\" name=\"_ednref2\"><sup>[ii]</sup></a>\r\n\r\nAt OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, the regenerative treatments we use for painful joint conditions include Platelet Rich Plasma and Prolotherapy. But the researchers listed surgery too! Why do surgery if PRP is good enough? And is PRP good enough to effectively treat overuse conditions?\r\n<h3>What Do the Studies Show?</h3>\r\nStudies done in Europe demonstrate the effectiveness of Platelet Rich Plasma for those with overuse conditions of the knee. And it is able to improve pain symptoms and functionality. Here is what they say: “The most important finding in our meta-analysis is that PRP injections are statistically better than the control group at longer term follow-up suggesting that PRP is an effective and worthwhile treatment for Patellar Tendinopathy. <a href=\"#_edn3\" name=\"_ednref3\">[iii]</a><sup>,<a href=\"#_edn4\" name=\"_ednref4\">[iv]</a></sup>\r\n\r\nA 2018 study agreed that multiple PRP injections offer the most satisfactory results.<a href=\"#_edn5\" name=\"_ednref5\">[v]</a> Athletes are looking to non-surgical therapies such as Stem Cell Treatments, Platelet Rich Plasma, or Prolotherapy treatments, because they are showing improved outcomes in those with tendon and ligament conditions like Runner’s Knee.<a href=\"#_edn6\" name=\"_ednref6\">[vi]</a>\r\n<h2>Treating Overuse Injuries with Regenerative Orthopedics</h2>\r\nAt OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, using regenerative therapies like Stem Cell Therapy, Platelet Rich Plasma, and Prolotherapy is what we do. By treating overuse injuries with Regenerative Orthopedics, athletes can get back to their sport. And other individuals and non-athletes can return to the activities they love.\r\n\r\nWe see substantial, consistent improvements in pain outcomes when treating those with overuse injuries.  <strong>Regenerative Orthopedics can treat various joint disorders including problems of the tendons. </strong>That\'s because the injections are directed at the weakened tendons and involved ligaments which stimulate a string of healing events. The healing events include an increase of blood supply, an influx of reparative cells, and the deposition of collagen cells. And when the collagen matures, it will strengthen and tighten the damaged tendons and ligaments.\r\n\r\n<strong>Why would we treat the ligaments too? </strong>\r\n\r\nThe ongoing and recurring joint pain in overuse conditions is rooted in joint instability. Patients with overuse injuries often have concurrent weakness in the ligaments of the joint. These ligaments play a huge role in stabilizing the joint. And when weak, will put more strain on the tendon and other joint structures.\r\n\r\nThe problem of weak ligaments needs to be addressed in treatment. Therefore, we treat the joint comprehensively, and make sure we treat any injured and weakened ligaments as well, in order to achieve the best results. Comprehensive treatment will result in repair and healing of the entire joint, tightening of the ligaments, and strengthening and repair of the tendons. So the joint and all of its structures will function normally. And the athletes and individuals who were sidelined by overuse injuries will be able return confidently and pain-free to the sport and activities they love.\r\n<h3>References</h3>\r\n<a href=\"#_ednref1\" name=\"_edn1\">[i]</a> Cook J L, Khan KM, Harcourt PR, <em>et al. </em><a href=\"http://bjsm.bmj.com/content/31/4/332.short\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A cross sectional study of 100 athletes with jumper’s knee managed conservatively and surgically.</a> The Victorian Institute of Sport Tendon Study Group. Br J Sports Med1997; 31: 332 – 336.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"#_ednref2\" name=\"_edn2\">[ii]</a> Christian RA, Rossy WH, Sherman OH. Patellar tendinopathy – recent developments toward treatment. Bull Hosp Jt Dis (2013). 2014;72(3):217-24.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"#_ednref3\" name=\"_edn3\">[iii]</a> Kaux JF, Bruyere O, Croisier JL, Forthomme B, Le Goff C, Crielaard JM. One-year follow-up of platelet-rich plasma infiltration to treat chronic proximal patellar tendinopathies. Acta Orthop Belg. 2015 Jun;81(2):251-6.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"#_ednref4\" name=\"_edn4\">[iv]</a> Dupley L, Charalambous CP. Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections as a Treatment for Refractory Patellar Tendinosis: A Meta-Analysis of Randomised Trials. Knee surgery &amp; related research. 2017 Sep;29(3):165.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"#_ednref5\" name=\"_edn5\">[v]</a> Andriolo L, Altamura SA, Reale D, Candrian C, Zaffagnini S, Filardo G. Nonsurgical Treatments of Patellar Tendinopathy: Multiple Injections of Platelet-Rich Plasma Are a Suitable Option: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. The American journal of sports medicine. 2018 Mar 1:0363546518759674.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"#_ednref6\" name=\"_edn6\">[vi]</a> Kopka M, Bradley JP. The Use of Biologic Agents in Athletes with Knee Injuries. J Knee Surg. 2016 Jul;29(5):379-86. doi: 10.1055/s-0036-1584194. Epub 2016 May 20.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/\"> Click here for more articles</a>','Do Overuse Injuries Have You Sidelined?','','inherit','closed','closed','','2912-revision-v1','','','2020-08-25 16:07:25','2020-08-25 16:07:25','',2912,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2912-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4027,9,'2020-08-25 17:04:27','2020-08-25 17:04:27','Runners Knee','Runners Knee','Runners Knee','inherit','open','closed','','runners-knee','','','2020-08-25 17:04:27','2020-08-25 17:04:27','',2894,'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Runners-Knee.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4028,9,'2022-03-04 19:40:59','2022-03-04 19:40:59','[caption id=\"attachment_4027\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4027\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Runners-Knee-500x500.jpg\" alt=\"Runners Knee\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" /> Runners Knee[/caption]\n\nRunner’s Knee is a painful knee condition that is, like the name says, common in runners. Another name for Runner’s Knee is Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS). And it is characterized by anterior knee pain.\n\nSufferers of this condition commonly experience pain behind and around the kneecap or patella. Runner’s Knee can affect one or both knees and is a knee complaint among athletes and non-athletes alike. It particularly affects adolescents and young adults. And it is quite common in younger recreational runners, with females suffering more frequently than males.\n\nSeveral forces act on the patella to provide stability and keep it tracking properly, as it articulates with the patellofemoral groove in the femur.\n\nThe patella not only moves up and down but also tilts and rotates. That allows for various points of contact between the patella and femur. Repetitive contact at these locations combined with the abnormal articulation of the patella is thought to be the cause of the pain behind and around the patella in patellofemoral pain syndrome.\n\nPatellofemoral Pain Syndrome should be distinguished from chondromalacia. Chondromalacia is actual fraying and damage to the underlying patellar cartilage. Chondromalacia patella can be a cause of patellofemoral pain syndrome.\n<h2>What’s Behind Runner’s Knee?</h2>\nThere are many theories to explain the pathophysiology of Runner’s Knee. They include muscular, overuse, and biomechanical theories. The cause of pain and dysfunction may result from abnormal forces such as tight or weak quadriceps, subluxation, or dislocation of the patellofemoral joint can also present.\n\nRunner’s Knee may be due to prolonged repetitive activities such as running or jumping, which put excessive sheering forces on the patellofemoral joint. And anatomic factors that predispose toward patellofemoral pain or instability include excessive rotation of the hip or shin bone, knock knees, hyperextended knees, and/or poor foot alignment. Also, ligamentous, meniscal, and soft tissue damage can cause patellofemoral pain syndrome. Other causes of patellofemoral pain are fractures, arthritis of the knee, and bony tumors in or around the knee.\n\nAlthough the exact etiology of Runner’s Knee is unclear, the abnormal articulation along with abnormal muscular and other biomechanical factors change the forces placed upon the patellofemoral joint. The abnormal movement leads to instability and improper tracking as the patella articulates with the patellofemoral groove in the femur.\n\nFor example, when the knee is flexed, the patella glides through the groove in the femur. If the bones in the lower leg are not aligned correctly, this gliding becomes abnormal. An overload on the patellofemoral joint occurs with flexion of the knee (bending) as this movement increases the pressure between the patella and the various contact points with the femur. With repeated episodes, the joint becomes unstable. Especially if the joint remains out of alignment. This abnormal tracking can lead to increased wear between the bone surfaces, and eventually the articular cartilage.\n<h2>What Are the Symptoms?</h2>\nBesides the tenderness behind, around, and at the center of the patella, there may also be pain toward the back of the knee. Crepitation or cracking sounds may be heard, as well as a feeling of instability in the knee joint. The pain typically occurs with activity. And it often worsens with activities that include steps, hills, and uneven surfaces.\n\nGoing downhill or downstairs aggravates the condition. Prolonged sitting can trigger pain due to the extra pressure between the patella and femur during knee flexion. Straightening of the legs may decrease the discomfort. Squatting and kneeling also exacerbate the pain, which can be dull, sharp, or burning.\n<h2>How is Runner’s Knee Treated?</h2>\nThe common treatment approach for Runner’s Knee usually involves activity modification, anti-inflammatory medications, the RICE protocol, ultrasound, and orthotics. And physical therapy is often recommended. PT may include quadriceps-based exercises together with hamstrings, quadriceps, gastrocnemius, anterior hip muscles, and iliotibial band stretching exercises.\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_4957\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4957\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Runners-Knee.PRP_.Stems-4-500x419.png\" alt=\"Runner\'s Knee.prp.stems 4\" width=\"500\" height=\"419\" /> <strong>         PRP and Stem Cells Are Effective for Runner\'s Knee</strong>[/caption]\n\nThis approach may help temporarily. But it does not fix the problem of instability in the knee joint which is causing the misalignment. With Runner’s Knee, instead of tracking in the groove of the femur, the patella oftentimes tracks laterally. A sunrise view X-Ray and a functional assessment of the knee by the physician will reveal how the patella is tracking. Strengthening of the vastus medialis may be helpful. And exercises such as cycling are recommended, but often that alone will not resolve the Runner’s Knee.\n\nRegenerative Orthopedics, including PRP and/or Prolotherapy injections to the medial side of the patella, will strengthen the attachment of the vastus medialis to the patella. The resultant strengthening pulls the patella into the groove, which allows for a realignment of the patella.\nRegenerative Orthopedics along with vastus medialis strengthening will relieve the pain and speed up the process of normalizing the patellar tracking in Runner’s Knee. The combination allows for a quick return to activities.\n<div class=\"vk-ContentBody sc-NQaSp cRMilg\">\n<p class=\"sc-hSBNlM iAaHRI\">A 2021 article in \"The American Journal of Sports Medicine\" says PRP, in combination with rehabilitation, is effective in reducing pain and improving activity levels for those with knee injuries like Runner\'s Knee.1</p>\n\n</div>\n<h3>References</h3>\nRodas, Gil, et al. \"Effect of autologous expanded bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells or leukocyte-poor platelet-rich plasma in chronic patellar tendinopathy (with gap&gt; 3 mm): preliminary outcomes after 6 months of a double-blind, randomized, prospective study.\" <i>The American Journal of Sports Medicine</i> 49.6 (2021): 1492-1504.\n<div class=\"sc-fvjPtz dgNjOL\"></div>\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/\"> Click here for more articles</a>','Runner’s Knee Pain','','inherit','closed','closed','','2894-autosave-v1','','','2022-03-04 19:40:59','2022-03-04 19:40:59','',2894,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2894-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4029,9,'2020-08-25 17:10:40','2020-08-25 17:10:40','[caption id=\"attachment_4027\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4027\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Runners-Knee-500x500.jpg\" alt=\"Runners Knee\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" /> Runners Knee[/caption]\r\n\r\nRunner’s Knee is a painful knee condition that is, like the name says, common in runners. Another name for Runner’s Knee is Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS). And it is characterized by anterior knee pain.\r\n\r\nSufferers of this condition commonly experience pain behind and around the kneecap or patella. Runner’s Knee can affect one or both knees and is a knee complaint among athletes and non-athletes alike. It particularly affects adolescents and young adults. And is quite common in younger recreational runners, with females suffering more frequently than males.\r\n\r\nSeveral forces act on the patella to provide stability and keep it tracking properly, as it articulates with the patellofemoral groove in the femur.\r\n\r\nThe patella not only moves up and down, but also tilts and rotates. That allows for various points of contact between the patella and femur. Repetitive contact at these locations combined with abnormal articulation of the patella, is thought to be the cause of the pain behind and around the patella in patellofemoral pain syndrome.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPatellofemoral Pain Syndrome should be distinguished from chondromalacia, which is actual fraying and damage to the underlying patellar cartilage. Chondromalacia patella can be a cause of patellofemoral pain syndrome.\r\n<h2>What’s Behind Runner’s Knee?</h2>\r\nThere are many theories to explain the pathophysiology of Runner’s Knee. They include muscular, overuse, and biomechanical theories. The cause of pain and dysfunction of Runner’s Knee may result from abnormal forces such as tight or weak quadriceps along with subluxation or dislocation of the patellofemoral joint. Runner’s Knee may be due to prolonged repetitive activities such as running or jumping, which put excessive sheering forces on the patellofemoral joint. Anatomic factors that predispose toward patellofemoral pain or instability include excessive rotation of the hip or shin bone, knock knees, hyperextended knees, and/or poor foot alignment. Ligamentous, meniscal, and soft tissue damage can also cause patellofemoral pain syndrome. Other causes of patellofemoral pain are fractures, arthritis of the knee, and bony tumors in or around the knee.\r\n\r\nThere are many theories to explain the pathophysiology of Runner’s Knee. They include muscular, overuse, and biomechanical theories. The cause of pain and dysfunction of Runner’s Knee may result from abnormal forces such as tight or weak quadriceps along with subluxation or dislocation of the patellofemoral joint. Runner’s Knee may be due to prolonged repetitive activities such as running or jumping, which put excessive sheering forces on the patellofemoral joint. Anatomic factors that predispose toward patellofemoral pain or instability include excessive rotation of the hip or shin bone, knock knees, hyperextended knees, and/or poor foot alignment. Ligamentous, meniscal, and soft tissue damage can also cause patellofemoral pain syndrome. Other causes of patellofemoral pain are fractures, arthritis of the knee, and bony tumors in or around the knee.\r\n\r\nAlthough the exact etiology of Runner’s Knee is unclear, the abnormal articulation along with abnormal muscular and other biomechanical factors change the forces placed upon the patellofemoral joint, which causes instability and improper tracking as the patella articulates with the patellofemoral groove in the femur. For example, when the knee is flexed, the patella glides through the groove in the femur. If the bones in the lower leg are not aligned correctly, this gliding becomes abnormal. An overload on the patellofemoral joint occurs with flexion of the knee as this movement increases pressure between the patella and the various contact points with the femur. With repeated episodes, the joint becomes unstable, especially if the joint remains out of alignment. This abnormal tracking can lead to increased wear between the bone surfaces, and eventually the articular cartilage.\r\n<h2>Runner’s Knee Symptoms</h2>\r\nBesides the tenderness behind, around and at the center of the patella, there may also be pain toward the back of the knee. Crepitation or cracking sounds may be heard, as well as a feeling of instability in the knee joint. The pain typically occurs with activity and often worsens with activities that include steps, hills, and uneven surfaces. Going downhill or downstairs aggravates the condition. Pain can also be triggered by prolonged sitting, due to the extra pressure between the patella and femur during knee flexion. Straightening of the legs may decrease the discomfort. Squatting and kneeling also exacerbate the pain, which can be dull, sharp, or burning.\r\n<h2>How is Runner’s Knee Treated?</h2>\r\nThe common treatment approach for Runner’s Knee usually involves activity modification, anti-inflammatory medications, the RICE protocol, ultrasound, orthotics and physical therapy with quadriceps-based exercises together with hamstrings, quadriceps, gastrocnemius, anterior hip muscles and iliotibial band stretching exercises. This approach may help temporarily, but it does not fix the problem of instability in the knee joint which is causing the misalignment. With Runner’s Knee, instead of tracking in the groove of the femur, the patella oftentimes tracks laterally. A sunrise view X-Ray and a functional assessment of the knee by the physician will reveal how the patella is tracking. Strengthening of the vastus medialis may be helpful, and exercises such as cycling are recommended, but often that alone will not resolve the Runner’s Knee. Regenerative Orthopedics, including PRP and/or Prolotherapy injections to the medial side of the patella will strengthen the attachment of the vastus medialis to the patella. The resultant strengthening will pull the patella into the groove, allowing for a realignment of the patella.\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics along with vastus medialis strengthening will relieve the pain and speed up the process of normalizing the patellar tracking in Runner’s Knee, allowing for a quick return to activities.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/\"> Click here for more articles</a>','Runner’s Knee Pain','','inherit','closed','closed','','2894-revision-v1','','','2020-08-25 17:10:40','2020-08-25 17:10:40','',2894,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2894-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4030,9,'2020-08-25 17:21:52','2020-08-25 17:21:52','[caption id=\"attachment_4027\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4027\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Runners-Knee-500x500.jpg\" alt=\"Runners Knee\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" /> Runners Knee[/caption]\r\n\r\nRunner’s Knee is a painful knee condition that is, like the name says, common in runners. Another name for Runner’s Knee is Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS). And it is characterized by anterior knee pain.\r\n\r\nSufferers of this condition commonly experience pain behind and around the kneecap or patella. Runner’s Knee can affect one or both knees and is a knee complaint among athletes and non-athletes alike. It particularly affects adolescents and young adults. And is quite common in younger recreational runners, with females suffering more frequently than males.\r\n\r\nSeveral forces act on the patella to provide stability and keep it tracking properly, as it articulates with the patellofemoral groove in the femur.\r\n\r\nThe patella not only moves up and down, but also tilts and rotates. That allows for various points of contact between the patella and femur. Repetitive contact at these locations combined with abnormal articulation of the patella, is thought to be the cause of the pain behind and around the patella in patellofemoral pain syndrome.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPatellofemoral Pain Syndrome should be distinguished from chondromalacia, which is actual fraying and damage to the underlying patellar cartilage. Chondromalacia patella can be a cause of patellofemoral pain syndrome.\r\n<h2>What’s Behind Runner’s Knee?</h2>\r\nThere are many theories to explain the pathophysiology of Runner’s Knee. They include muscular, overuse, and biomechanical theories. The cause of pain and dysfunction may result from abnormal forces such as tight or weak quadriceps. subluxation or dislocation of the patellofemoral joint can also present.\r\n\r\nRunner’s Knee may be due to prolonged repetitive activities such as running or jumping, which put excessive sheering forces on the patellofemoral joint. And anatomic factors that predispose toward patellofemoral pain or instability include excessive rotation of the hip or shin bone, knock knees, hyperextended knees, and/or poor foot alignment. Also, ligamentous, meniscal, and soft tissue damage can cause patellofemoral pain syndrome. Other causes of patellofemoral pain are fractures, arthritis of the knee, and bony tumors in or around the knee.\r\n\r\nAlthough the exact etiology of Runner’s Knee is unclear, the abnormal articulation along with abnormal muscular and other biomechanical factors change the forces placed upon the patellofemoral joint. The abnormal movement leads to instability and improper tracking as the patella articulates with the patellofemoral groove in the femur.\r\n\r\nFor example, when the knee is flexed, the patella glides through the groove in the femur. If the bones in the lower leg are not aligned correctly, this gliding becomes abnormal. An overload on the patellofemoral joint occurs with flexion of the knee (bending) as this movement increases pressure between the patella and the various contact points with the femur. With repeated episodes, the joint becomes unstable. Especially if the joint remains out of alignment. This abnormal tracking can lead to increased wear between the bone surfaces, and eventually the articular cartilage.\r\n<h2>What Are the Symptoms?</h2>\r\nBesides the tenderness behind, around, and at the center of the patella, there may also be pain toward the back of the knee. Crepitation or cracking sounds may be heard, as well as a feeling of instability in the knee joint. The pain typically occurs with activity. And it often worsens with activities that include steps, hills, and uneven surfaces.\r\n\r\nGoing downhill or downstairs aggravates the condition. Pain can also be triggered by prolonged sitting, due to the extra pressure between the patella and femur during knee flexion. Straightening of the legs may decrease the discomfort. Squatting and kneeling also exacerbate the pain, which can be dull, sharp, or burning.\r\n<h2>How is Runner’s Knee Treated?</h2>\r\nThe common treatment approach for Runner’s Knee usually involves activity modification, anti-inflammatory medications, the RICE protocol, ultrasound, and orthotics. And physical therapy is commonly recommended. It often includes quadriceps-based exercises together with hamstrings, quadriceps, gastrocnemius, anterior hip muscles, and iliotibial band stretching exercises.\r\n\r\nThis approach may help temporarily. But it does not fix the problem of instability in the knee joint which is causing the misalignment. With Runner’s Knee, instead of tracking in the groove of the femur, the patella oftentimes tracks laterally. A sunrise view X-Ray and a functional assessment of the knee by the physician will reveal how the patella is tracking. Strengthening of the vastus medialis may be helpful, and exercises such as cycling are recommended, but often that alone will not resolve the Runner’s Knee.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics, including PRP and/or Prolotherapy injections to the medial side of the patella will strengthen the attachment of the vastus medialis to the patella. The resultant strengthening will pull the patella into the groove, allowing for a realignment of the patella.\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics along with vastus medialis strengthening will relieve the pain and speed up the process of normalizing the patellar tracking in Runner’s Knee. The combinations allows for a quick return to activities.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/\"> Click here for more articles</a>','Runner’s Knee Pain','','inherit','closed','closed','','2894-revision-v1','','','2020-08-25 17:21:52','2020-08-25 17:21:52','',2894,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2894-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4031,9,'2020-08-25 17:29:24','2020-08-25 17:29:24','[caption id=\"attachment_4027\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4027\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Runners-Knee-500x500.jpg\" alt=\"Runners Knee\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" /> Runners Knee[/caption]\r\n\r\nRunner’s Knee is a painful knee condition that is, like the name says, common in runners. Another name for Runner’s Knee is Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS). And it is characterized by anterior knee pain.\r\n\r\nSufferers of this condition commonly experience pain behind and around the kneecap or patella. Runner’s Knee can affect one or both knees and is a knee complaint among athletes and non-athletes alike. It particularly affects adolescents and young adults. And it is quite common in younger recreational runners, with females suffering more frequently than males.\r\n\r\nSeveral forces act on the patella to provide stability and keep it tracking properly, as it articulates with the patellofemoral groove in the femur.\r\n\r\nThe patella not only moves up and down, but also tilts and rotates. That allows for various points of contact between the patella and femur. Repetitive contact at these locations combined with abnormal articulation of the patella, is thought to be the cause of the pain behind and around the patella in patellofemoral pain syndrome.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPatellofemoral Pain Syndrome should be distinguished from chondromalacia. Chondromalacia is actual fraying and damage to the underlying patellar cartilage. Chondromalacia patella can be a cause of patellofemoral pain syndrome.\r\n<h2>What’s Behind Runner’s Knee?</h2>\r\nThere are many theories to explain the pathophysiology of Runner’s Knee. They include muscular, overuse, and biomechanical theories. The cause of pain and dysfunction may result from abnormal forces such as tight or weak quadriceps, subluxation, or dislocation of the patellofemoral joint can also present.\r\n\r\nRunner’s Knee may be due to prolonged repetitive activities such as running or jumping, which put excessive sheering forces on the patellofemoral joint. And anatomic factors that predispose toward patellofemoral pain or instability include excessive rotation of the hip or shin bone, knock knees, hyperextended knees, and/or poor foot alignment. Also, ligamentous, meniscal, and soft tissue damage can cause patellofemoral pain syndrome. Other causes of patellofemoral pain are fractures, arthritis of the knee, and bony tumors in or around the knee.\r\n\r\nAlthough the exact etiology of Runner’s Knee is unclear, the abnormal articulation along with abnormal muscular and other biomechanical factors change the forces placed upon the patellofemoral joint. The abnormal movement leads to instability and improper tracking as the patella articulates with the patellofemoral groove in the femur.\r\n\r\nFor example, when the knee is flexed, the patella glides through the groove in the femur. If the bones in the lower leg are not aligned correctly, this gliding becomes abnormal. An overload on the patellofemoral joint occurs with flexion of the knee (bending) as this movement increases pressure between the patella and the various contact points with the femur. With repeated episodes, the joint becomes unstable. Especially if the joint remains out of alignment. This abnormal tracking can lead to increased wear between the bone surfaces, and eventually the articular cartilage.\r\n<h2>What Are the Symptoms?</h2>\r\nBesides the tenderness behind, around, and at the center of the patella, there may also be pain toward the back of the knee. Crepitation or cracking sounds may be heard, as well as a feeling of instability in the knee joint. The pain typically occurs with activity. And it often worsens with activities that include steps, hills, and uneven surfaces.\r\n\r\nGoing downhill or downstairs aggravates the condition. Prolonged sitting can trigger pain due to the extra pressure between the patella and femur during knee flexion. Straightening of the legs may decrease the discomfort. Squatting and kneeling also exacerbate the pain, which can be dull, sharp, or burning.\r\n<h2>How is Runner’s Knee Treated?</h2>\r\nThe common treatment approach for Runner’s Knee usually involves activity modification, anti-inflammatory medications, the RICE protocol, ultrasound, and orthotics. And physical therapy is often recommended. PT may include quadriceps-based exercises together with hamstrings, quadriceps, gastrocnemius, anterior hip muscles, and iliotibial band stretching exercises.\r\n\r\nThis approach may help temporarily. But it does not fix the problem of instability in the knee joint which is causing the misalignment. With Runner’s Knee, instead of tracking in the groove of the femur, the patella oftentimes tracks laterally. A sunrise view X-Ray and a functional assessment of the knee by the physician will reveal how the patella is tracking. Strengthening of the vastus medialis may be helpful. And exercises such as cycling are recommended, but often that alone will not resolve the Runner’s Knee.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics, including PRP and/or Prolotherapy injections to the medial side of the patella will strengthen the attachment of the vastus medialis to the patella. The resultant strengthening pulls the patella into the groove, which allows for a realignment of the patella.\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics along with vastus medialis strengthening will relieve the pain and speed up the process of normalizing the patellar tracking in Runner’s Knee. The combination allows for a quick return to activities.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/\"> Click here for more articles</a>','Runner’s Knee Pain','','inherit','closed','closed','','2894-revision-v1','','','2020-08-25 17:29:24','2020-08-25 17:29:24','',2894,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2894-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4032,9,'2020-08-25 17:31:21','2020-08-25 17:31:21','Snapping Hip Syndrome','Snapping Hip Syndrome','Snapping Hip Syndrome','inherit','open','closed','','snapping-hip-syndrome-2','','','2020-08-25 17:31:21','2020-08-25 17:31:21','',2892,'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Snapping-Hip-Syndrome.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(4033,9,'2020-08-25 17:48:07','2020-08-25 17:48:07','In Snapping Hip Syndrome, sufferers hear or feel a snap, pop, or click when they move their hip joint. Encountering these symptoms is not a normal process, but one that points to an injury or degenerative condition.\n<h2>What Is the Cause of Snapping Hip Syndrome?</h2>\nThere are several reasons Snapping Hip Syndrome occurs, and they can be due to problems either inside or outside of the hip joint.\n\nMost commonly, the condition involves a thick, wide tendon called the <em><strong>iliotibial band</strong> </em>that runs along the outside or lateral side of the hip joint. The iliotibial band snaps over the bony prominence, a part of the thigh bone that sticks out, called the greater trochanter on the outside of the hip.\n\nWhen a person with this condition moves into a standing position for example, the band may be positioned behind the trochanter. And then when bending the hip, the band will move and “snap” over towards the front of the bony prominence. Over time, irritation from this “snapping” may also result in bursitis.\n\nAnother tendon is involved in the second cause of Snapping Hip Syndrome, as it catches on underlying bony prominences of the pelvis. The <em><strong>iliopsoas tendon</strong></em> snaps over the iliopectineal eminence when bending or flexing the hip. The annoying snapping sensation or sound is generally the only symptom involved when the iliopsoas tendon is the source.\n\nAn additional area where snapping can occur is located where the ball of the hip joint fits into the socket. This snapping involves the <em><strong>rectus femoris</strong></em> tendon as it runs from inside the thighbone and up through the pelvis. When the hip joint bends and straightens, the tendon moves and snaps back and forth across the ball of the hip joint.\n\nThe least common cause of Snapping Hip Syndrome occurs inside the hip joint and involves a <em><strong>tear in the hip labrum or a tear in the cartilage</strong></em>. Bits of cartilage or even bone can also become loose inside the joint, in these types of injuries. These pieces are called loose fragments and can be an associated cause of Snapping Hip Syndrome which can cause the hip to lock up. In this scenario inside the hip, the sufferer often experiences pain that is disabling.\n\nA combination of the various causes, plus muscle injury can also occur. Additionally, if the problem is ongoing and the tendons remain lax over a prolonged period of time, Snapping Hip Syndrome can lead to arthritis.\n<h2>Who Experiences Snapping Hip Syndrome?</h2>\n[caption id=\"attachment_4032\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"510\"]<img class=\"wp-image-4032 \" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Snapping-Hip-Syndrome-500x500.png\" alt=\"Snapping Hip Syndrome\" width=\"510\" height=\"510\" /> <strong>                                  Snapping Hip Syndrome in Athletes </strong>[/caption]\n\nSnapping Hip Syndrome is common in young athletes like ballet dancers, soccer players, and runners. Dancers and other athletes repetitively move their hip in order to perform their dance or sport.\n\nIf the hip and the tendons are moving abnormally, such as with Snapping Hip Syndrome, the abnormal rubbing and snapping of the tissue over bony prominences will occur again and again.\n\nWhen experiencing the symptoms, these athletes will frequently turn to treatments to relieve tight muscles, because they attribute their problem to overtraining. Treating muscles may give some relief, but will not repair the underlying injury to the ligaments, tendons, and/or hip labrum.\n\nTreatments that repair these soft tissue structures are necessary to stabilize the hip joint and stop the snapping from occurring.\n<h2>Regenerative Orthopedic Treatments for Snapping Hip Syndrome</h2>\nRegenerative Orthopedics directed towards the strengthening of these tendons and any involved ligaments, plus repair of the hip labrum, can tighten the joint and resolve the problem.\n\nOftentimes an underlying problem of looseness or laxity of the hip joint is involved, causing instability of the hip joint. Regenerative Orthopedics treats the hip instability, because it tightens and strengthens the injured and lax structures, and regenerates the areas that need healing. The treatment actually gets to the root cause of the problem, and is effective at repairing the injured soft tissue, and resolving the problem.\n\nThe injected solutions in Regenerative Orthopedic treatments draw immune cells and growth factors to the area in an effort to build new healthy soft tissue. The healing and repair boosts the body’s natural response of healing in soft-tissue injuries.  The result is ligaments and tendons that are stronger, and no longer loose.  The snapping and pain goes away, and the athlete can return to the sport they love.\n\nIf the cause of Snapping Hip Syndrome is a torn labrum or cartilage, a more advanced technique of Regenerative Orthopedics, including Stem Cell Therapy and/or PRP, may be required.  Labral tears respond well to these treatments. And cartilage, if involved, can regenerate too. If loose fragments are an issue, the physician will need to determine whether or not surgical removal is necessary.\n\nRegenerative Orthopedic treatments for Snapping Hip Syndrome get to the root cause of the condition. Specifically, the damaged connective tissues like tendons ligaments, and labrum, can be repaired and healed. That means you return quickly to the sports and activities you enjoy doing.\n\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/\"> Click here for more articles</a>','Snapping Hip Syndrome and Athletes','','inherit','closed','closed','','2892-autosave-v1','','','2020-08-25 17:48:07','2020-08-25 17:48:07','',2892,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2892-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4034,9,'2020-08-25 17:48:58','2020-08-25 17:48:58','In Snapping Hip Syndrome, sufferers hear or feel a snap, pop, or click when they move their hip joint. Encountering these symptoms is not a normal process, but one that points to an injury or degenerative condition.\r\n<h2>What Is the Cause of Snapping Hip Syndrome?</h2>\r\nThere are several reasons Snapping Hip Syndrome occurs, and they can be due to problems either inside or outside of the hip joint.\r\n\r\nMost commonly, the condition involves a thick, wide tendon called the <em><strong>iliotibial band</strong> </em>that runs along the outside or lateral side of the hip joint. The iliotibial band snaps over the bony prominence, a part of the thigh bone that sticks out, called the greater trochanter on the outside of the hip.\r\n\r\nWhen a person with this condition moves into a standing position for example, the band may be positioned behind the trochanter. And then when bending the hip, the band will move and “snap” over towards the front of the bony prominence. Over time, irritation from this “snapping” may also result in bursitis.\r\n\r\nAnother tendon is involved in the second cause of Snapping Hip Syndrome, as it catches on underlying bony prominences of the pelvis. The <em><strong>iliopsoas tendon</strong></em> snaps over the iliopectineal eminence when bending or flexing the hip. The annoying snapping sensation or sound is generally the only symptom involved when the iliopsoas tendon is the source.\r\n\r\nAn additional area where snapping can occur is located where the ball of the hip joint fits into the socket. This snapping involves the <em><strong>rectus femoris</strong></em> tendon as it runs from inside the thighbone and up through the pelvis. When the hip joint bends and straightens, the tendon moves and snaps back and forth across the ball of the hip joint.\r\n\r\nThe least common cause of Snapping Hip Syndrome occurs inside the hip joint and involves a <em><strong>tear in the hip labrum or a tear in the cartilage</strong></em>. Bits of cartilage or even bone can also become loose inside the joint, in these types of injuries. These pieces are called loose fragments and can be an associated cause of Snapping Hip Syndrome which can cause the hip to lock up. In this scenario inside the hip, the sufferer often experiences pain that is disabling.\r\n\r\nA combination of the various causes, plus muscle injury can also occur. Additionally, if the problem is ongoing and the tendons remain lax over a prolonged period of time, Snapping Hip Syndrome can lead to arthritis.\r\n<h2>Who Experiences Snapping Hip Syndrome?</h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4032\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"510\"]<img class=\"wp-image-4032 \" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Snapping-Hip-Syndrome-500x500.png\" alt=\"Snapping Hip Syndrome\" width=\"510\" height=\"510\" /> <strong>                                  Snapping Hip Syndrome in Athletes </strong>[/caption]\r\n\r\nSnapping Hip Syndrome is common in young athletes like ballet dancers, soccer players, and runners. Dancers and other athletes repetitively move their hip in order to perform their dance or sport.\r\n\r\nIf the hip and the tendons are moving abnormally, such as with Snapping Hip Syndrome, the abnormal rubbing and snapping of the tissue over bony prominences will occur again and again.\r\n\r\nWhen experiencing the symptoms, these athletes will frequently turn to treatments to relieve tight muscles, because they attribute their problem to overtraining. Treating muscles may give some relief, but will not repair the underlying injury to the ligaments, tendons, and/or hip labrum.\r\n\r\nTreatments that repair these soft tissue structures are necessary to stabilize the hip joint and stop the snapping from occurring.\r\n<h2>Regenerative Orthopedic Treatments for Snapping Hip Syndrome</h2>\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics directed towards the strengthening of these tendons and any involved ligaments, plus repair of the hip labrum, can tighten the joint and resolve the problem.\r\n\r\nOftentimes an underlying problem of looseness or laxity of the hip joint is involved, causing instability of the hip joint. Regenerative Orthopedics treats the hip instability, because it tightens and strengthens the injured and lax structures, and regenerates the areas that need healing. The treatment actually gets to the root cause of the problem, and is effective at repairing the injured soft tissue, and resolving the problem.\r\n\r\nThe injected solutions in Regenerative Orthopedic treatments draw immune cells and growth factors to the area in an effort to build new healthy soft tissue. The healing and repair boosts the body’s natural response of healing in soft-tissue injuries.  The result is ligaments and tendons that are stronger, and no longer loose.  The snapping and pain goes away, and the athlete can return to the sport they love.\r\n\r\nIf the cause of Snapping Hip Syndrome is a torn labrum or cartilage, a more advanced technique of Regenerative Orthopedics, including <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/stem-cell-treatment/\">Stem Cell Therapy</a> and/or PRP, may be required.  Labral tears respond well to these treatments. And cartilage, if involved, can regenerate too. If loose fragments are an issue, the physician will need to determine whether or not surgical removal is necessary.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedic treatments for Snapping Hip Syndrome get to the root cause of the condition. Specifically, the damaged connective tissues like tendons ligaments, and labrum, can be repaired and healed. That means you return quickly to the sports and activities you enjoy doing.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/\"> Click here for more articles</a>','Snapping Hip Syndrome and Athletes','','inherit','closed','closed','','2892-revision-v1','','','2020-08-25 17:48:58','2020-08-25 17:48:58','',2892,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2892-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4035,9,'2020-08-25 18:21:26','2020-08-25 18:21:26','<img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-288\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/mother-child-reading.jpg\" alt=\"Mother Child Reading\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" /><u><strong>Fee’s and Payment/Insurance Policies</strong></u> <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/fees-policies/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click Here</a>\r\n\r\n<u><strong>Are medical records or MRI’s/X-rays necessary?</strong></u>\r\nAny pertinent medical records can be faxed [phone] to the office prior to your visit. The report (reading) of the MRI/X-ray can also be faxed or brought with you.\r\n\r\nActual MRI’s or x-rays are not absolutely necessary but may be brought with you.\r\n\r\n<u><strong>How long is each visit?</strong></u>\r\nThe first visit is approximately one hour. Each additional visit is about half an hour unless there is more than one area being treated. You can discuss this with the doctor on your first visit.\r\n\r\n<u><strong>Do I receive a Prolotherapy treatment on the initial visit?</strong></u>\r\nIf after history and examination it is determined that you are a prolotherapy candidate, then you will receive Prolotherapy on your first visit.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n<h6>Fees</h6>\r\nFor your first visit:\r\nA complete Regenerative Orthopedics history and physical is done at that time.\r\nThis takes approximately 30-40 minutes.\r\nThen the treatment options are explained (prices below).\r\n\r\nInitial Regenerative Orthopedic Consultation: <strong>$300</strong>\r\n<h6>Prolotherapy Charges</h6>\r\nSmall Joint (Foot, hand, fingers, toes, ankle, elbow, TMJ ): <strong>$400</strong>\r\nMedium Joint (knee, hip, shoulder, ribs): <strong>$550</strong>\r\nLarge Joint (Groin, Neck, Mid Back or Low Back): <strong>$700</strong>\r\nPRP (in addition to the above joint charges): <strong>$550</strong>\r\nStem Cell Therapy: <strong>Please call for pricing</strong>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Payment Policy</strong>\r\n\r\nInvesting in your health should be very important to you. Since the future of health care is changing, you should be involved with this investment. When you make a financial investment, you measure it by how much it grows each year. Investing in your health pays off in many different ways: wellness, health stability, quality of life, energy, happiness and more.\r\n\r\nOnly you can decide what is fair and if it is worth the investment even if you pay out-of-pocket costs for your health care.\r\n\r\nWe will make every effort to instill the feeling that your time with us is worth it.\r\n\r\nAs a <strong>Fee for Service Office</strong> we request that the <u><strong>fee is paid in full at the time of service</strong></u>.\r\nWe accept credit cards, checks, or cash for payment of services.\r\nWe will provide you with a detailed invoice that you can submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement. <u><strong>We cannot guarantee insurance reimbursement.</strong></u>\r\n\r\nWe <u>do not subscribe to any insurance networks.</u> Insurance billing can be up to 40 percent of a medical office\'s overhead. It involves a lot of time and effort. We would rather put that time and effort into caring for our patients instead of billing insurance companies. It also helps us keep our prices reasonable.\r\n\r\nRemember that health insurance is a contract between you and your insurance carrier.\r\n\r\nIf so inclined, you can contact your insurance carrier and ask them if they cover an MD office visit (codes: 99203 or 4; 99213 or 4.) They will not tell you how much they cover - only whether they cover it or not. Most insurance companies cover MD\'s office visits. This is what we bill for.\r\n\r\nAll bills are issued under Dr Fields\' medical license (MD). Unfortunately, there is still no guarantee that insurance companies will reimburse you for your treatments even after they have said yes to complete or partial coverage.\r\n\r\n<u><strong>We cannot bill Medicare or Medi-cal since we are not a provider.</strong></u>\r\nPlease do not ask us to attempt this as it is not possible.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Questions + Costs','','inherit','closed','closed','','2536-revision-v1','','','2020-08-25 18:21:26','2020-08-25 18:21:26','',2536,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2536-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4036,9,'2020-08-26 02:17:24','2020-08-26 02:17:24','Meniscus Tears','Meniscus Tears','Meniscus Tears','inherit','open','closed','','meniscus-tears','','','2020-08-26 02:17:24','2020-08-26 02:17:24','',1397,'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/meniscus-tears.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4037,9,'2020-08-26 02:43:47','2020-08-26 02:43:47','Meniscus tears of the knee and labral tears of the hip commonly occur from some form of trauma. Sporting events and activities are common culprits. The tears are not always immediate, but can arise after another structure of the hip or knee is damaged.\n\nInjury or damage to the joint inhibits normal functioning. And with continual use and wear and tear, the bones in the joint will rub against each other abnormally. Oftentimes,  the injury of ligaments, tendons and the meniscus or labrum make the joint unstable and painful. As this course continues, the knee or hip joint will degenerate and progress to arthritis.\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_4036\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"wp-image-4036 size-medium\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/meniscus-tears-500x500.jpg\" alt=\"Meniscus Tears\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" /> <strong>          Meniscus Tears Can Be Repaired Non-Surgically</strong>[/caption]\n<h4>The Meniscus Tears and Surgery</h4>\nThe menisci protect the cartilage in the knee from high stresses placed upon the joint. They are located between the femur and the tibia bones. Injury to the meniscus is one of the most common knee injuries for which people seek medical care.\n\nSurgery is frequently recommended for various types of meniscus tears. Types of meniscus tears include bucket handle tears, radial tears, horizontal tears, and oblique tears. When more than one of these patterns is present, the tear is called a complex tear. Surgery is frequently recommended for these tears. But surgery, including arthroscopic surgery, adds to the instability of the joint. Why? Because during the surgery joint structures are cut, scraped and removed.\n\nThe meniscus and the articular cartilage are the most commonly removed structures, when arthroscopic surgery of the knee is performed. When the meniscus and cartilage are removed, the femur bone is unable to glide smoothly over the tibia. This enhances knee instability and hastens the arthritic rate. Iet changes th dynamics within the joint causing abnormal knee joint function.\n\nArthroscopic surgery boosts arthritic degeneration, because pressure on the cartilage escalates when the meniscus is removed, and the joint becomes more unstable with the stretching, cutting and scraping of the ligaments, tendons and cartilage. The degeneration of the articular cartilage appears to be proportional to the size of the segment removed. The joint breakdown leads to further thinning of the remaining articular cartilage. This allows for increased pressure on the underlying tibia bone which then increases pressure on the ligaments.\n\nWhen the ligaments tear, the instability becomes even worse. The result of this breakdown of the joint is a cycle of knee pain, joint degeneration, structure damage, and even more pain.\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_4038\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4038\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/labral-tear-copy-500x446.png\" alt=\"Labral Tear Copy\" width=\"500\" height=\"446\" /> <strong>   Treat Labral Tears Effectively with Regenerative Orthopedics</strong>[/caption]\n<h4>Hip Labral Tears</h4>\nThe hip labrum, along with various hip ligaments and the normal deep socket configuration of the anatomy of the hip joint, provide most of the stability of the hip\n\nInjury to the ligaments, tendons and labrum, initiate the same damage and pain cycle that we described for the knee, which results in ongoing hip pain and can lead to hip arthritis. Surgical repair of the hip labrum and hip replacement are needed at times, but in our opinion, should be sought as a last resort.Tr\n\nJust as removal of the meniscus increases instability in the knee, extraction of the labrum makes the hip joint more unstable, and will eventually degenerate the hip and lead to further arthritis.\n<h4>Treating Meniscus &amp; Labral Tears Non-Surgically with Regenerative Orthopedics</h4>\nNon-surgical options do exist to treat both meniscal and labral tears.\n\nRegenerative Orthopedics, a regenerative injection therapy, has been successfully utilized to repair and regenerate the injured ligaments, tendons, meniscus, labrum and cartilage in injured and degenerated knee and hip joints. The therapy boosts collagen formation both outside and inside the knee and hip joint, by stimulating the body to repair itself.\n<h3>Meniscus and Labral Tears With Joint Instability Should Be Treated Comprehensively</h3>\nComprehensively treating all of the ligament attachments of the joint, ensures the stability of the hip and knee joint, since treating the ligaments tightens the loose supporting structures, aiding in the elimination of pain. In cases of advanced degeneration and arthritis, the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy can be utilized, which incorporates bone marrow stem cells, as well as adipose stem cells, plus Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), and Prolotherapy in a combined regenerative procedure.\n\nStem cells can self-renew and differentiate (or change) into a variety of cell types, and repair injured tissue. PRP and Prolotherapy activate growth factors which augment stem cell proliferation and aid in the repair of conditions with cellular deficiencies, like a damaged meniscus or labrum. The Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy provides the cells and growth factors that the damaged tissues and degenerative conditions lack, to aid in their healing.\n\nMost painful joint conditions begin with joint instability due to damage to the surrounding ligaments. The instability can progress to meniscal injuries or labral degeneration and eventually to knee or hip arthritis. Treatments such as arthroscopy to repair these tears can actually increase the arthritic process.\n\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/\"> Click here for more articles</a>','Meniscus and Labral Tears','','inherit','closed','closed','','1397-autosave-v1','','','2020-08-26 02:43:47','2020-08-26 02:43:47','',1397,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/1397-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4038,9,'2020-08-26 02:19:11','2020-08-26 02:19:11','Labral Tear Copy','Labral Tear Copy','Labral Tear Copy','inherit','open','closed','','labral-tear-copy','','','2020-08-26 02:19:11','2020-08-26 02:19:11','',1397,'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/labral-tear-copy.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(4039,9,'2020-08-26 02:44:35','2020-08-26 02:44:35','Meniscus tears of the knee and labral tears of the hip commonly occur from some form of trauma. Sporting events and activities are common culprits. The tears are not always immediate, but can arise after another structure of the hip or knee is damaged.\r\n\r\nInjury or damage to the joint inhibits normal functioning. And with continual use and wear and tear, the bones in the joint will rub against each other abnormally. Oftentimes,  the injury of ligaments, tendons and the meniscus or labrum make the joint unstable and painful. As this course continues, the knee or hip joint will degenerate and progress to arthritis.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4036\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"wp-image-4036 size-medium\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/meniscus-tears-500x500.jpg\" alt=\"Meniscus Tears\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" /> <strong>          Meniscus Tears Can Be Repaired Non-Surgically</strong>[/caption]\r\n<h4>The Meniscus Tears and Surgery</h4>\r\nThe menisci protect the cartilage in the knee from high stresses placed upon the joint. They are located between the femur and the tibia bones. Injury to the meniscus is one of the most common knee injuries for which people seek medical care.\r\n\r\nSurgery is frequently recommended for various types of meniscus tears. Types of meniscus tears include bucket handle tears, radial tears, horizontal tears, and oblique tears. When more than one of these patterns is present, the tear is called a complex tear. Surgery is frequently recommended for these tears. But surgery, including arthroscopic surgery, adds to the instability of the joint. Why? Because during the surgery joint structures are cut, scraped and removed.\r\n\r\nThe meniscus and the articular cartilage are the most commonly removed structures, when arthroscopic surgery of the knee is performed. When the meniscus and cartilage are removed, the femur bone is unable to glide smoothly over the tibia. This enhances knee instability and hastens the arthritic rate. It changes the dynamics within the joint causing abnormal knee joint function.\r\n\r\nArthroscopic surgery boosts arthritic degeneration, because pressure on the cartilage escalates when the meniscus is removed, and the joint becomes more unstable with the stretching, cutting and scraping of the ligaments, tendons and cartilage. The degeneration of the articular cartilage appears to be proportional to the size of the segment removed. The joint breakdown leads to further thinning of the remaining articular cartilage. This allows for increased pressure on the underlying tibia bone which then increases pressure on the ligaments.\r\n\r\nWhen the ligaments tear, the instability becomes even worse. The result of this breakdown of the joint is a cycle of knee pain, joint degeneration, structure damage, and even more pain.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4038\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4038\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/labral-tear-copy-500x446.png\" alt=\"Labral Tear Copy\" width=\"500\" height=\"446\" /> <strong>   Treat Labral Tears Effectively with Regenerative Orthopedics</strong>[/caption]\r\n<h4>Hip Labral Tears</h4>\r\nThe hip labrum, along with various hip ligaments and the normal deep socket configuration of the anatomy of the hip joint, provide most of the stability of the hip\r\n\r\nInjury to the ligaments, tendons and labrum, initiate the same damage and pain cycle that we described for the knee, which results in ongoing hip pain and can lead to hip arthritis. Surgical repair of the hip labrum and hip replacement are needed at times, but in our opinion, should be sought as a last resort.Tr\r\n\r\nJust as removal of the meniscus increases instability in the knee, extraction of the labrum makes the hip joint more unstable, and will eventually degenerate the hip and lead to further arthritis.\r\n<h4>Treating Meniscus &amp; Labral Tears Non-Surgically with Regenerative Orthopedics</h4>\r\nNon-surgical options do exist to treat both meniscal and labral tears.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics, a regenerative injection therapy, has been successfully utilized to repair and regenerate the injured ligaments, tendons, meniscus, labrum and cartilage in injured and degenerated knee and hip joints. The therapy boosts collagen formation both outside and inside the knee and hip joint, by stimulating the body to repair itself.\r\n<h3>Meniscus and Labral Tears With Joint Instability Should Be Treated Comprehensively</h3>\r\nComprehensively treating all of the ligament attachments of the joint, ensures the stability of the hip and knee joint, since treating the ligaments tightens the loose supporting structures, aiding in the elimination of pain. In cases of advanced degeneration and arthritis, the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy can be utilized, which incorporates bone marrow stem cells, as well as adipose stem cells, plus Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), and Prolotherapy in a combined regenerative procedure.\r\n\r\nStem cells can self-renew and differentiate (or change) into a variety of cell types, and repair injured tissue. PRP and Prolotherapy activate growth factors which augment stem cell proliferation and aid in the repair of conditions with cellular deficiencies, like a damaged meniscus or labrum. The Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy provides the cells and growth factors that the damaged tissues and degenerative conditions lack, to aid in their healing.\r\n\r\nMost painful joint conditions begin with joint instability due to damage to the surrounding ligaments. The instability can progress to meniscal injuries or labral degeneration and eventually to knee or hip arthritis. Treatments such as arthroscopy to repair these tears can actually increase the arthritic process.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/\"> Click here for more articles</a>','Meniscus and Labral Tears','','inherit','closed','closed','','1397-revision-v1','','','2020-08-26 02:44:35','2020-08-26 02:44:35','',1397,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/1397-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4040,9,'2020-08-26 03:06:09','2020-08-26 03:06:09','[caption id=\"attachment_4044\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"wp-image-4044 size-medium\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Claire.-pro-triathlete-500x500.jpg\" alt=\"Claire. Pro Triathlete\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" /> <strong>Claire, a Pro-Triathlete, avoided joint replacement with     Regenerative Orthopedics</strong>[/caption]\n<h2>Avoid Joint Replacement and Stay Active</h2>\nWe see many people in our office who want to avoid joint replacement. This scenario occurs more often than you might imagine. Folks of all ages come seeking treatment.\n\nThey come because they want to continue their distance running, weightlifting, bicycling, and other activities. They come because the pain is getting in the way of the things in life they enjoy, and they want that to change.\n<h3>Looking for an Alternative to Joint Replacement</h3>\nFrequently, they have been told that their problem, which is likely arthritis, is too advanced, and the only option left is a joint replacement. Meanwhile, the sufferer looks for an alternative, often left to chase symptoms, taking pain medications and trying various therapies in an attempt to find some relief.\n\nThey hear about OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, and call or email us, inquiring whether Regenerative Orthopedics can help them, so they don’t have to replace their joint. In the majority of musculoskeletal pain cases, Regenerative Orthopedics can give you pain relief, while improveing the function of your joint.\n\n<strong>Yes, Regenerative Orthopedics Works Even After Many Other Treatments Fail</strong>\n\nHow does Regenerative Orthopedics work if so many treatment options have already failed? Many treatment suggestions are therapies that ONLY prolong or delay the need for joint replacement. You are likely familiar with over-the-counter pain relievers and prescription medications like NSAIDS and steroids.\n\nThere are also injectable medications, such as corticosteroids and hyaluronic acid injections. These treatments are not curative though. And they only give temporary relief. Some, such as NSAIDS and steroids, actually weaken the joint further, which only promotes the arthritic process.\n\nRegenerative Orthopedics encourages collagen formation at the joint. It stimulates the body to repair itself, heals injured ligaments and tendons, and stimulates new tissue formation. And it doesn’t just cover up pain or chase symptoms.\n\n<strong>Regenerative Orthopedics Repairs the Joint.</strong>\n\nWhy not choose an alternative that works by repairing your joint and eliminating the pain? Regenerative Orthopedics, including Stem Cell Therapy, Platelet Rich Plasma, and Comprehensive Prolotherapy, is an effective way to treat your degenerated joint.. And it does it in a non-surgical manner.\n\n<strong>Be Aware! Not All Stem Cell Therapies Are Alike!</strong>\n\nIf you are like many who desire to avoid a joint replacement, you have probably already looked into Stem Cell Therapies. Or you have even gone to a seminar. If you have been to a seminar, the presenter may have emphasized the need to get some type of amniotic stem cell product.\n\nThe line of thinking is that if you are older, your stem cells are too old, so you need donated cells! This is not the truth! First of all, it is important to understand that amniotic “stem cells” are void of live stem cells. How is that possible? The process necessary to make them available to you actually kills the live cells.\n\nOn the other hand, your own stem cells are still alive and potent enough to work. Why use a donated product when you have your own <strong>live</strong> cells?\n\n<strong>What Does OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> Do Differently Than Other Clinics?</strong>\n\nClinics in the United States that use a patient’s own stem cells, take the stem cells from bone marrow or from the fat in the abdominal area. Once they have retrieved the cells, they are then reintroduced into the degenerated or injured joint.\n\nAt OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, we use the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy. Many other clinics use just one form of treatment. For example, they may use bone marrow stem cells only. Or they may possibly just use PRP. The Gold Standard encompasses four types of treatments, including stem cells from bone marrow, stem cells from fat, platelets from blood (PRP), and comprehensive dextrose Prolotherapy.\n<h3>Isn\'t Just One Type of Regenerative Therapy Enough?</h3>\nIn many instances, just one type of regenerative therapy may be sufficient enough to bring healing. Dextrose Prolotherapy, for example, is known to stimulate repair of a painful, degenerated area. As it boosts the normal healing abilities in the injured area, it also attracts immune cells to the degenerated structure for the purpose of repair and healing. And it is possible that we may recommend this therapy, depending on the diagnosis.\n\nHowever, when a joint is damaged or degenerated to the point where the surgeon wants to replace it, and greater levels of regeneration are needed due to the severity, it would make sense to choose the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy. The Gold Standard is uniquely effective at repair of the degenerated joint.\n\n<strong>Avoid Joint Replacement with Regenerative Orthopedics</strong>\n\nBy treating the whole joint in a comprehensive manner, a more complete repair is established. The annoying, persistent and disabling pain of arthritis is almost always due to underlying injured soft tissue. Like in ligament and tendon injuries, which cause the joint to be unstable.\n\nThe injury to the soft tissue occurred after some type of trauma (even an old sprain) or wear and tear. And the weak ligaments cause the joint to move in an abnormal motion. Over time, this abnormal joint motion will injure other joint structures, setting the joint up for the degeneration that occurs in the arthritic process. By treating the joint comprehensively, Regenerative Orthopedics stimulates the repair of the injured joint structures. The treatment stops the abnormal joint motion, and halts the degenerative process.\n<h3>Using the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy</h3>\nWhen the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy is used, this treatment combination helps to regenerate the joint when cartilage has been lost. It also stimulates the other soft tissue structures to repair and strengthen, which fixes the root problem of joint instability. The results are the elimination of pain and the return to function for those with degenerative joint conditions.\n\nRegenerative Orthopedics is an effective treatment option for those desiring to avoid surgery and get back to the sports and level of activities they love. Even after many other treatments have failed! Don’t let joint pain put a damper on your active lifestyle. Non-surgical Regenerative Orthopedics can resolve your joint pain and help you to meet your activity goals.\n\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/\"> Click here for more articles</a>','Avoid Joint Replacement and Stay Active','','inherit','closed','closed','','2865-autosave-v1','','','2020-08-26 03:06:09','2020-08-26 03:06:09','',2865,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2865-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4041,9,'2020-08-26 02:47:03','2020-08-26 02:47:03','We see many people in our office who want to avoid a joint replacement. This scenario occurs more often than you might imagine. Folks of all ages come seeking treatment so they can continue their distance running, weightlifting, bicycling, and other activities, because pain is getting in the way of the things in life they enjoy. Frequently, they have been told that their problem, which is likely arthritis, is too advanced, and the only option left is a joint replacement. Meanwhile, the sufferer looks for an alternative, often left to chase symptoms, taking pain medications and trying various therapies in an attempt to find some relief. They hear about OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, and call or email us, inquiring whether Regenerative Orthopedics can help them, so they don’t have to replace their joint. In the majority of musculoskeletal pain cases, Regenerative Orthopedics can give you pain relief, while improveing the function of your joint.\r\n\r\n<strong>Yes, Regenerative Orthopedics Works Even After Many Other Treatments Fail</strong>\r\n\r\nHow does Regenerative Orthopedics work if so many treatment options have already failed? Many treatment suggestions are therapies that ONLY prolong or delay the need for joint replacement. You are likely familiar with over-the-counter pain relievers and prescription medications like NSAIDS and steroids. There are also injectable medications, such as corticosteroids and hyaluronic acid injections. These treatments are not curative though, and only give temporary relief. Some, such as NSAIDS and steroids, actually weaken the joint further, which only promotes the arthritic process.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics encourages collagen formation at the joint, stimulates the body to repair itself, heals injured ligaments and tendons, and stimulates new tissue formation. It doesn’t just cover up pain or chase symptoms.\r\n\r\n<strong>Regenerative Orthopedics repairs the joint.</strong>\r\n\r\nWhy not choose an alternative that works by repairing your joint and eliminating the pain? Regenerative Orthopedics, including Stem Cell Therapy, Platelet Rich Plasma, and Comprehensive Prolotherapy, is an effective way to treat your degenerated joint, in a non-surgical manner.\r\n\r\n<strong>Be Aware! Not All Stem Cell Therapies Are Alike!</strong>\r\n\r\nIf you are like many who desire to avoid a joint replacement, you have probably already looked into Stem Cell Therapies, or even gone to a seminar. If you have been to a seminar, the presenter may have emphasized the need to get some type of amniotic stem cell product. The line of thinking is that if you are older, your stem cells are too old, so you need donated cells! This is not the truth! First of all, it is important to understand that amniotic “stem cells” are void of live stem cells, because the process necessary to make them available to you actually kills the live cells. On the other hand, your own stem cells are still alive and potent enough to work. Why use a donated product when you have your own <strong>live</strong> cells?\r\n\r\n<strong>What Does OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> Do Differently Than Other Clinics?</strong>\r\n\r\nClinics in the United States that use a patient’s own stem cells, take the stem cells from bone marrow or from the fat in the abdominal area. Once they have retrieved the cells, they are then reintroduced into the degenerated or injured joint.\r\n\r\nAt OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, we use the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy. Many other clinics use just one form of treatment. For example, they may use bone marrow stem cells only, or they may possibly just use PRP. The Gold Standard encompasses four types of treatments, including stem cells from bone marrow, stem cells from fat, platelets from blood (PRP), and comprehensive dextrose Prolotherapy. In many instances, just one type of regenerative therapy may be sufficient enough to bring healing. Dextrose Prolotherapy, for example, is known to stimulate repair of a painful, degenerated area, as it boosts the normal healing abilities in the injured area, attracting immune cells to the degenerated structure for the purpose of repair and healing. And it is possible that we may recommend this therapy, depending on the diagnosis. However, when a joint is damaged or degenerated to the point where the surgeon wants to replace it, and greater levels of regeneration are needed due to the severity, it would make sense to choose the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy. The Gold Standard is uniquely effective at repair of the degenerated joint.\r\n\r\n<strong>Avoid Joint Replacement with Regenerative Orthopedics</strong>\r\n\r\nBy treating the whole joint in a comprehensive manner, a more complete repair is established. The annoying, persistent and disabling pain of arthritis is almost always due to underlying injured soft tissue, like the ligaments and tendons, which cause the joint to be unstable. The injury to the soft tissue occurred after some type of trauma (even an old sprain) or wear and tear, and the weak ligaments cause the joint to move in an abnormal motion. Over time, this abnormal joint motion will injure other joint structures, setting the joint up for the degeneration that occurs in the arthritic process. By treating the joint comprehensively, Regenerative Orthopedics stimulates the repair of the injured joint structures, which stops the abnormal joint motion, and halts the degenerative process.\r\n\r\nWhen the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy is used, this treatment combination helps to regenerate the joint when cartilage has been lost, while also stimulating the other soft tissue structures to repair and strengthen, which fixes the root problem of joint instability, and results in the elimination of pain and the return to function for those with degenerative joint conditions.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics is an effective treatment option for those desiring to avoid surgery and get back to the sports and level of activities they love…even after many other treatments have failed. Don’t let joint pain put a damper on your active lifestyle. Non-surgical Regenerative Orthopedics can resolve your joint pain and help you to meet your activity goals.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/\"> Click here for more articles</a>','Active and Looking To Avoid Joint Replacement','','inherit','closed','closed','','2865-revision-v1','','','2020-08-26 02:47:03','2020-08-26 02:47:03','',2865,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2865-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4042,9,'2020-08-26 02:47:31','2020-08-26 02:47:31','We see many people in our office who want to avoid a joint replacement. This scenario occurs more often than you might imagine. Folks of all ages come seeking treatment so they can continue their distance running, weightlifting, bicycling, and other activities, because pain is getting in the way of the things in life they enjoy. Frequently, they have been told that their problem, which is likely arthritis, is too advanced, and the only option left is a joint replacement. Meanwhile, the sufferer looks for an alternative, often left to chase symptoms, taking pain medications and trying various therapies in an attempt to find some relief. They hear about OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, and call or email us, inquiring whether Regenerative Orthopedics can help them, so they don’t have to replace their joint. In the majority of musculoskeletal pain cases, Regenerative Orthopedics can give you pain relief, while improveing the function of your joint.\r\n\r\n<strong>Yes, Regenerative Orthopedics Works Even After Many Other Treatments Fail</strong>\r\n\r\nHow does Regenerative Orthopedics work if so many treatment options have already failed? Many treatment suggestions are therapies that ONLY prolong or delay the need for joint replacement. You are likely familiar with over-the-counter pain relievers and prescription medications like NSAIDS and steroids. There are also injectable medications, such as corticosteroids and hyaluronic acid injections. These treatments are not curative though, and only give temporary relief. Some, such as NSAIDS and steroids, actually weaken the joint further, which only promotes the arthritic process.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics encourages collagen formation at the joint, stimulates the body to repair itself, heals injured ligaments and tendons, and stimulates new tissue formation. It doesn’t just cover up pain or chase symptoms.\r\n\r\n<strong>Regenerative Orthopedics repairs the joint.</strong>\r\n\r\nWhy not choose an alternative that works by repairing your joint and eliminating the pain? Regenerative Orthopedics, including Stem Cell Therapy, Platelet Rich Plasma, and Comprehensive Prolotherapy, is an effective way to treat your degenerated joint, in a non-surgical manner.\r\n\r\n<strong>Be Aware! Not All Stem Cell Therapies Are Alike!</strong>\r\n\r\nIf you are like many who desire to avoid a joint replacement, you have probably already looked into Stem Cell Therapies, or even gone to a seminar. If you have been to a seminar, the presenter may have emphasized the need to get some type of amniotic stem cell product. The line of thinking is that if you are older, your stem cells are too old, so you need donated cells! This is not the truth! First of all, it is important to understand that amniotic “stem cells” are void of live stem cells, because the process necessary to make them available to you actually kills the live cells. On the other hand, your own stem cells are still alive and potent enough to work. Why use a donated product when you have your own <strong>live</strong> cells?\r\n\r\n<strong>What Does OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> Do Differently Than Other Clinics?</strong>\r\n\r\nClinics in the United States that use a patient’s own stem cells, take the stem cells from bone marrow or from the fat in the abdominal area. Once they have retrieved the cells, they are then reintroduced into the degenerated or injured joint.\r\n\r\nAt OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, we use the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy. Many other clinics use just one form of treatment. For example, they may use bone marrow stem cells only, or they may possibly just use PRP. The Gold Standard encompasses four types of treatments, including stem cells from bone marrow, stem cells from fat, platelets from blood (PRP), and comprehensive dextrose Prolotherapy. In many instances, just one type of regenerative therapy may be sufficient enough to bring healing. Dextrose Prolotherapy, for example, is known to stimulate repair of a painful, degenerated area, as it boosts the normal healing abilities in the injured area, attracting immune cells to the degenerated structure for the purpose of repair and healing. And it is possible that we may recommend this therapy, depending on the diagnosis. However, when a joint is damaged or degenerated to the point where the surgeon wants to replace it, and greater levels of regeneration are needed due to the severity, it would make sense to choose the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy. The Gold Standard is uniquely effective at repair of the degenerated joint.\r\n\r\n<strong>Avoid Joint Replacement with Regenerative Orthopedics</strong>\r\n\r\nBy treating the whole joint in a comprehensive manner, a more complete repair is established. The annoying, persistent and disabling pain of arthritis is almost always due to underlying injured soft tissue, like the ligaments and tendons, which cause the joint to be unstable. The injury to the soft tissue occurred after some type of trauma (even an old sprain) or wear and tear, and the weak ligaments cause the joint to move in an abnormal motion. Over time, this abnormal joint motion will injure other joint structures, setting the joint up for the degeneration that occurs in the arthritic process. By treating the joint comprehensively, Regenerative Orthopedics stimulates the repair of the injured joint structures, which stops the abnormal joint motion, and halts the degenerative process.\r\n\r\nWhen the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy is used, this treatment combination helps to regenerate the joint when cartilage has been lost, while also stimulating the other soft tissue structures to repair and strengthen, which fixes the root problem of joint instability, and results in the elimination of pain and the return to function for those with degenerative joint conditions.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics is an effective treatment option for those desiring to avoid surgery and get back to the sports and level of activities they love…even after many other treatments have failed. Don’t let joint pain put a damper on your active lifestyle. Non-surgical Regenerative Orthopedics can resolve your joint pain and help you to meet your activity goals.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/\"> Click here for more articles</a>','Avoid Joint Replacement and Stay Active','','inherit','closed','closed','','2865-revision-v1','','','2020-08-26 02:47:31','2020-08-26 02:47:31','',2865,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2865-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4043,9,'2020-08-26 02:48:08','2020-08-26 02:48:08','Jun. Shoulder Injury Copy','Jun. Shoulder Injury Copy','Jun. Shoulder Injury Copy','inherit','open','closed','','jun-shoulder-injury-copy','','','2020-08-26 02:48:08','2020-08-26 02:48:08','',2865,'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Jun.-Shoulder-injury-Copy.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(4044,9,'2020-08-26 02:49:00','2020-08-26 02:49:00','Claire. Pro Triathlete','Claire. Pro Triathlete','Claire. Pro Triathlete','inherit','open','closed','','claire-pro-triathlete','','','2020-08-26 02:49:00','2020-08-26 02:49:00','',2865,'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Claire.-pro-triathlete.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4045,9,'2020-08-26 03:05:07','2020-08-26 03:05:07','[caption id=\"attachment_4044\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"wp-image-4044 size-medium\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Claire.-pro-triathlete-500x500.jpg\" alt=\"Claire. Pro Triathlete\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" /> <strong>Claire, a Pro-Triathlete, avoided joint replacement with     Regenerative Orthopedics</strong>[/caption]\r\n<h2>Avoid Joint Replacement and Stay Active</h2>\r\nWe see many people in our office who want to avoid joint replacement. This scenario occurs more often than you might imagine. Folks of all ages come seeking treatment. They come because they want to continue their distance running, weightlifting, bicycling, and other activities. They come because the pain is getting in the way of the things in life they enjoy, and they want that to change.\r\n<h3>Looking for an Alternative to Joint Replacement</h3>\r\nFrequently, they have been told that their problem, which is likely arthritis, is too advanced, and the only option left is a joint replacement. Meanwhile, the sufferer looks for an alternative, often left to chase symptoms, taking pain medications and trying various therapies in an attempt to find some relief.\r\n\r\nThey hear about OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, and call or email us, inquiring whether Regenerative Orthopedics can help them, so they don’t have to replace their joint. In the majority of musculoskeletal pain cases, Regenerative Orthopedics can give you pain relief, while improveing the function of your joint.\r\n\r\n<strong>Yes, Regenerative Orthopedics Works Even After Many Other Treatments Fail</strong>\r\n\r\nHow does Regenerative Orthopedics work if so many treatment options have already failed? Many treatment suggestions are therapies that ONLY prolong or delay the need for joint replacement. You are likely familiar with over-the-counter pain relievers and prescription medications like NSAIDS and steroids.\r\n\r\nThere are also injectable medications, such as corticosteroids and hyaluronic acid injections. These treatments are not curative though. And they only give temporary relief. Some, such as NSAIDS and steroids, actually weaken the joint further, which only promotes the arthritic process.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics encourages collagen formation at the joint. It stimulates the body to repair itself, heals injured ligaments and tendons, and stimulates new tissue formation. And it doesn’t just cover up pain or chase symptoms.\r\n\r\n<strong>Regenerative Orthopedics Repairs the Joint.</strong>\r\n\r\nWhy not choose an alternative that works by repairing your joint and eliminating the pain? Regenerative Orthopedics, including Stem Cell Therapy, Platelet Rich Plasma, and Comprehensive Prolotherapy, is an effective way to treat your degenerated joint.. And it does it in a non-surgical manner.\r\n\r\n<strong>Be Aware! Not All Stem Cell Therapies Are Alike!</strong>\r\n\r\nIf you are like many who desire to avoid a joint replacement, you have probably already looked into Stem Cell Therapies. Or you have even gone to a seminar. If you have been to a seminar, the presenter may have emphasized the need to get some type of amniotic stem cell product.\r\n\r\nThe line of thinking is that if you are older, your stem cells are too old, so you need donated cells! This is not the truth! First of all, it is important to understand that amniotic “stem cells” are void of live stem cells. How is that possible? The process necessary to make them available to you actually kills the live cells.\r\n\r\nOn the other hand, your own stem cells are still alive and potent enough to work. Why use a donated product when you have your own <strong>live</strong> cells?\r\n\r\n<strong>What Does OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> Do Differently Than Other Clinics?</strong>\r\n\r\nClinics in the United States that use a patient’s own stem cells, take the stem cells from bone marrow or from the fat in the abdominal area. Once they have retrieved the cells, they are then reintroduced into the degenerated or injured joint.\r\n\r\nAt OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, we use the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy. Many other clinics use just one form of treatment. For example, they may use bone marrow stem cells only. Or they may possibly just use PRP. The Gold Standard encompasses four types of treatments, including stem cells from bone marrow, stem cells from fat, platelets from blood (PRP), and comprehensive dextrose Prolotherapy.\r\n<h3>Isn\'t Just One Type of Regenerative Therapy Enough?</h3>\r\nIn many instances, just one type of regenerative therapy may be sufficient enough to bring healing. Dextrose Prolotherapy, for example, is known to stimulate repair of a painful, degenerated area. As it boosts the normal healing abilities in the injured area, it also attracts immune cells to the degenerated structure for the purpose of repair and healing. And it is possible that we may recommend this therapy, depending on the diagnosis.\r\n\r\nHowever, when a joint is damaged or degenerated to the point where the surgeon wants to replace it, and greater levels of regeneration are needed due to the severity, it would make sense to choose the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy. The Gold Standard is uniquely effective at repair of the degenerated joint.\r\n\r\n<strong>Avoid Joint Replacement with Regenerative Orthopedics</strong>\r\n\r\nBy treating the whole joint in a comprehensive manner, a more complete repair is established. The annoying, persistent and disabling pain of arthritis is almost always due to underlying injured soft tissue. Like in ligament and tendon injuries, which cause the joint to be unstable.\r\n\r\nThe injury to the soft tissue occurred after some type of trauma (even an old sprain) or wear and tear. And the weak ligaments cause the joint to move in an abnormal motion. Over time, this abnormal joint motion will injure other joint structures, setting the joint up for the degeneration that occurs in the arthritic process. By treating the joint comprehensively, Regenerative Orthopedics stimulates the repair of the injured joint structures. The treatment stops the abnormal joint motion, and halts the degenerative process.\r\n<h3>Using the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy</h3>\r\nWhen the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy is used, this treatment combination helps to regenerate the joint when cartilage has been lost. It also stimulates the other soft tissue structures to repair and strengthen, which fixes the root problem of joint instability. The results are the elimination of pain and the return to function for those with degenerative joint conditions.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics is an effective treatment option for those desiring to avoid surgery and get back to the sports and level of activities they love. Even after many other treatments have failed! Don’t let joint pain put a damper on your active lifestyle. Non-surgical Regenerative Orthopedics can resolve your joint pain and help you to meet your activity goals.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/\"> Click here for more articles</a>','Avoid Joint Replacement and Stay Active','','inherit','closed','closed','','2865-revision-v1','','','2020-08-26 03:05:07','2020-08-26 03:05:07','',2865,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2865-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4046,9,'2020-08-26 17:39:34','2020-08-26 17:39:34','[caption id=\"attachment_4044\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"wp-image-4044 size-medium\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Claire.-pro-triathlete-500x500.jpg\" alt=\"Claire. Pro Triathlete\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" /> <strong>Claire, a Pro-Triathlete, avoided joint replacement with     Regenerative Orthopedics</strong>[/caption]\r\n<h2>Avoid Joint Replacement and Stay Active</h2>\r\nWe see many people in our office who want to avoid joint replacement. This scenario occurs more often than you might imagine. Folks of all ages come seeking treatment.\r\n\r\nThey come because they want to continue their distance running, weightlifting, bicycling, and other activities. They come because the pain is getting in the way of the things in life they enjoy, and they want that to change.\r\n<h3>Looking for an Alternative to Joint Replacement</h3>\r\nFrequently, they have been told that their problem, which is likely arthritis, is too advanced, and the only option left is a joint replacement. Meanwhile, the sufferer looks for an alternative, often left to chase symptoms, taking pain medications and trying various therapies in an attempt to find some relief.\r\n\r\nThey hear about OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, and call or email us, inquiring whether Regenerative Orthopedics can help them, so they don’t have to replace their joint. In the majority of musculoskeletal pain cases, Regenerative Orthopedics can give you pain relief, while improveing the function of your joint.\r\n\r\n<strong>Yes, Regenerative Orthopedics Works Even After Many Other Treatments Fail</strong>\r\n\r\nHow does Regenerative Orthopedics work if so many treatment options have already failed? Many treatment suggestions are therapies that ONLY prolong or delay the need for joint replacement. You are likely familiar with over-the-counter pain relievers and prescription medications like NSAIDS and steroids.\r\n\r\nThere are also injectable medications, such as corticosteroids and hyaluronic acid injections. These treatments are not curative though. And they only give temporary relief. Some, such as NSAIDS and steroids, actually weaken the joint further, which only promotes the arthritic process.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics encourages collagen formation at the joint. It stimulates the body to repair itself, heals injured ligaments and tendons, and stimulates new tissue formation. And it doesn’t just cover up pain or chase symptoms.\r\n\r\n<strong>Regenerative Orthopedics Repairs the Joint.</strong>\r\n\r\nWhy not choose an alternative that works by repairing your joint and eliminating the pain? Regenerative Orthopedics, including Stem Cell Therapy, Platelet Rich Plasma, and Comprehensive Prolotherapy, is an effective way to treat your degenerated joint.. And it does it in a non-surgical manner.\r\n\r\n<strong>Be Aware! Not All Stem Cell Therapies Are Alike!</strong>\r\n\r\nIf you are like many who desire to avoid a joint replacement, you have probably already looked into Stem Cell Therapies. Or you have even gone to a seminar. If you have been to a seminar, the presenter may have emphasized the need to get some type of amniotic stem cell product.\r\n\r\nThe line of thinking is that if you are older, your stem cells are too old, so you need donated cells! This is not the truth! First of all, it is important to understand that amniotic “stem cells” are void of live stem cells. How is that possible? The process necessary to make them available to you actually kills the live cells.\r\n\r\nOn the other hand, your own stem cells are still alive and potent enough to work. Why use a donated product when you have your own <strong>live</strong> cells?\r\n\r\n<strong>What Does OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> Do Differently Than Other Clinics?</strong>\r\n\r\nClinics in the United States that use a patient’s own stem cells, take the stem cells from bone marrow or from the fat in the abdominal area. Once they have retrieved the cells, they are then reintroduced into the degenerated or injured joint.\r\n\r\nAt OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, we use the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy. Many other clinics use just one form of treatment. For example, they may use bone marrow stem cells only. Or they may possibly just use PRP. The Gold Standard encompasses four types of treatments, including stem cells from bone marrow, stem cells from fat, platelets from blood (PRP), and comprehensive dextrose Prolotherapy.\r\n<h3>Isn\'t Just One Type of Regenerative Therapy Enough?</h3>\r\nIn many instances, just one type of regenerative therapy may be sufficient enough to bring healing. Dextrose Prolotherapy, for example, is known to stimulate repair of a painful, degenerated area. As it boosts the normal healing abilities in the injured area, it also attracts immune cells to the degenerated structure for the purpose of repair and healing. And it is possible that we may recommend this therapy, depending on the diagnosis.\r\n\r\nHowever, when a joint is damaged or degenerated to the point where the surgeon wants to replace it, and greater levels of regeneration are needed due to the severity, it would make sense to choose the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy. The Gold Standard is uniquely effective at repair of the degenerated joint.\r\n\r\n<strong>Avoid Joint Replacement with Regenerative Orthopedics</strong>\r\n\r\nBy treating the whole joint in a comprehensive manner, a more complete repair is established. The annoying, persistent and disabling pain of arthritis is almost always due to underlying injured soft tissue. Like in ligament and tendon injuries, which cause the joint to be unstable.\r\n\r\nThe injury to the soft tissue occurred after some type of trauma (even an old sprain) or wear and tear. And the weak ligaments cause the joint to move in an abnormal motion. Over time, this abnormal joint motion will injure other joint structures, setting the joint up for the degeneration that occurs in the arthritic process. By treating the joint comprehensively, Regenerative Orthopedics stimulates the repair of the injured joint structures. The treatment stops the abnormal joint motion, and halts the degenerative process.\r\n<h3>Using the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy</h3>\r\nWhen the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy is used, this treatment combination helps to regenerate the joint when cartilage has been lost. It also stimulates the other soft tissue structures to repair and strengthen, which fixes the root problem of joint instability. The results are the elimination of pain and the return to function for those with degenerative joint conditions.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics is an effective treatment option for those desiring to avoid surgery and get back to the sports and level of activities they love. Even after many other treatments have failed! Don’t let joint pain put a damper on your active lifestyle. Non-surgical Regenerative Orthopedics can resolve your joint pain and help you to meet your activity goals.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/\"> Click here for more articles</a>','Avoid Joint Replacement and Stay Active','','inherit','closed','closed','','2865-revision-v1','','','2020-08-26 17:39:34','2020-08-26 17:39:34','',2865,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2865-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4047,9,'2020-08-26 21:16:48','2020-08-26 21:16:48','[caption id=\"attachment_4049\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"wp-image-4049 size-medium\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MCL-tears-500x500.jpg\" alt=\"Medial Collateral Ligament Injuries\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" /> Repair Medial Collateral Ligament Injuries at OrthoRegen[/caption]\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <b>Medial Collateral Ligament (</b><strong>MCL)</strong> is a vital knee structure for providing stability to the knee joint. It is one of four major ligaments of the knee, along with the anterior cruciate (ACL), the posterior cruciate (PCL), and the lateral collateral (LCL) ligaments, all of which stabilize the knee. Other ligaments are often injured when the medial collateral ligament is injured</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MCL injuries also affect the meniscus. Since part of the MCL is attached to the meniscus, a tear of the meniscus can accompany an MCL injury. </span>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Spontaneous or Self-Healing Is a Consideration in Medial Collateral Ligament Injuries</strong></span></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">When a ligament in the knee is injured, the most common ligament affected is the medial collateral ligament (MCL).  In general, the MCL is a very strong ligament. And it is pretty resilient when injured. In many circumstances, physicians will opt for non-surgical treatments, because they take into consideration the ability of the MCL to heal on its own. </span></span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">An athlete with injury to their MCL often returns to their usual training or routine after just a few weeks. But is this the best course of treatment for an injured MCL? In this article, we will explore the injury and healing process of the knee and its MCL, and also examine whether a medial collateral ligament injury should just heal on its own or if  this path allows for a weaker MCL. Also, does allowing the MCL heal on its own make one more susceptible to re-injury?</span>   </span>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>The Self-Healed MCL vs the Pre-Injured State</strong></span></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The MCL has a greater blood supply than the ACL one thing. And that adds to its greater ability to heal.  However, studies have shown that even though conservative therapy for MCL injuries has been shown to be more effective than in ACL or even PCL injuries, the healed MCL remains weaker and less efficient than the ligament in its pre-injured state. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ligament heals by scar formation, which is an inferior type of healing, which results in less strength than in normal ligaments. And the weak ligament leads to ligament laxity and an unstable joint. Joint instability as the result of an MCL injury begins the process of arthritis. The healing scarred ligament becomes longer and loose, which causes the joint to move and rotate differently. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The abnormal movement alters how the knee can handle loads and pressures placed upon it. The instability allows for more sliding between joint surfaces, and decreases the efficiency of the muscles. That leads to disruption of the underlying cartilage and bone, and boosts overall degeneration. The result is the eventual formation of arthritis.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  </span>\n\n<b>An Injury to One Knee Structure Affects the Rest of the Knee</b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wear and tear, trauma type injuries, and anything else that affects one ligament of the knee, will affect the other structures of the knee. The MCL helps the knee to bend and twist correctly. But when it is injured, those dynamics are changed. MCL injuries usually occur near where the ligament attaches to the thigh bone at the knee. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ligament attaches to a bony prominence called the medial condyle and assists in keeping the knee from hyperextending. When the MCL becomes weak and unstable, it starts a cascade of degeneration of the condyles. Since the medial condyle bears a lot of weight, the weak ligament boosts the wear on the bony condyle. And as the bone wears, the degeneration will also cause injury to the meniscus. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cycle then continues as these bony attachments continue to degenerate, because the attached ligaments will lose their tautness and become even more loose and weak.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<b>Treatment of an Injured MCL</b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The care of MCL injuries ranges from conservative to surgical measures. Surgery involves the cutting and removal of tissue, and since medial collateral ligament injuries often involve other structures, that would entail even more cutting. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to understand that removal and cutting of knee structures adds to knee instability and to further degeneration of the knee in the long run. So avoidance of surgery would be preferred. What can be done then? And what are your options, considering the inferior healing of the MCL when left to heal on its own?</span>\n<h3><strong>Regenerative Orthopedics Options for MCL Injuries</strong></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regenerative Orthopedics, including <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/stem-cell-treatment/\">Stem Cell Therapy</a>, <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/prp-treatment/\">PRP</a>, and Prolotherapy are treatment options available for MCL injuries. They help to provide healing of the entire knee. And they also allow for stabilization of the injured MCL. Studies have shown that these treatments are effective at increasing the strength of the ligament at the attachment site, as well as boosting the overall ligament mass and strength. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regenerative Orthopedics for MCL injuries encourages collagen formation at the knee joint. It stimulates the body to repair itself. And it heals the ligaments by stimulating new tissue formation, rather than scar tissue formation.When the ligament is completely torn, surgery is necessary. But Regenerative Orthopedics is helpful when both ends of the ligament remain attached to bone. And in 98% of ligament injuries this is the case, since the injuries are partial tears. </span>\n<h3>Strong Ligaments and Tendons Are Key to a Healthy Knee Joint</h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key to healthy knees is strong ligaments and tendons. In the case of the medial collateral ligament injuries, co-injury of ligaments, and other involved structures in MCL injuries, the goal is to treat the whole knee with Regenerative Orthopedics. The treatment will stimulate repair, and strengthen the injured and weakened structures. New collagen, the material the ligaments and tendons are made of, is deposited at the site of repair. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The end result is a stronger, more stable knee joint. Rather than just allowing the MCL to heal on its own, Regenerative Orthopedics ensures proper regeneration of the ligament tissue, allowing for effective elimination of pain, the repair of the MCL injury, and a safe return to sport and activities.</span>\n\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/\"> Click here for more articles</a>','Medial Collateral Ligament Injuries','','inherit','closed','closed','','2858-autosave-v1','','','2020-08-26 21:16:48','2020-08-26 21:16:48','',2858,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2858-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4048,9,'2020-08-26 17:48:22','2020-08-26 17:48:22','<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a ligament in the knee is injured, the most common ligament affected is the medial collateral ligament (MCL).  In general, the MCL is a very strong ligament and is pretty resilient when injured, and in many circumstances, physicians will opt for non-surgical treatments, because they take into consideration the ability of the MCL to heal on its own. An athlete with injury to their MCL often returns to their usual training or routine after just a few weeks. But is this the best course of treatment for an injured MCL? In this article, we will explore the injury and healing process of the knee and its MCL, and also examine whether an injured MCL should just heal on its own or if  this path allows for a weaker MCL, and one more susceptible to re-injury.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Let’s Take a Look at the Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL)</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The MCL is a vital knee structure for providing stability to the knee joint. It is one of four major ligaments of the knee, along with the anterior cruciate (ACL), the posterior cruciate (PCL), and the lateral collateral (LCL) ligaments, all of which stabilize the knee. When the MCL is injured, very often these other ligaments are injured too! MCL injuries also affect the meniscus. Since part of the MCL is attached to the meniscus, a tear of the meniscus can also accompany an MCL injury. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why is spontaneous or self-healing a consideration in MCL injuries? The MCL has a greater blood supply than the ACL, for example, which adds to its greater ability to heal.  However, studies have shown that even though conservative therapy for MCL injuries has been shown to be more effective than in ACL or even PCL injuries, the healed MCL remains weaker and less efficient than the ligament in its pre-injured state. The ligament heals by scar formation, which is an inferior type of healing, and results in less strength than in normal ligaments, and the weak ligament leads to ligament laxity and an unstable joint. Joint instability as the result of an MCL injury begins the process of arthritis. The healing scarred ligament becomes longer and loose, which causes the joint to move and rotate differently, which alters how the knee can handle loads and pressures placed upon it. The instability allows for more sliding between joint surfaces, decreasing the efficiency of the muscles, disrupting the underlying cartilage and bone, and boosts overall degeneration which leads to the eventual arthritis formation.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">     </span>\r\n\r\n<b>An Injury to One Knee Structure Affects the Rest of the Knee</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wear and tear, trauma type injuries, and anything else that affects one ligament of the knee, will affect the other structures of the knee. The MCL helps the knee to bend and twist correctly, but when it is injured, those dynamics are changed. MCL injuries usually occur near where the ligament attaches to the thigh bone at the knee. The ligament attaches to a bony prominence called the medial condyle and assists in keeping the knee from hyperextending. When the MCL becomes weak and unstable, it starts a cascade of degeneration of the condyles. Since the medial condyle bears a lot of weight, the weak ligament boosts the wear on the bony condyle, and as the bone wears, the degeneration will also cause injury to the meniscus. The cycle then continues as these bony attachments continue to degenerate, because the attached ligaments will lose their tautness and become even more loose and weak.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<b>Treatment of an Injured MCL</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The care of MCL injuries ranges from conservative to surgical measures. Surgery involves the cutting and removal of tissue, and since MCL injuries often involve other structures, that would entail even more cutting. It is important to understand that removal and cutting of knee structures adds to knee instability and to further degeneration of the knee in the long run, so avoidance of surgery would be preferred. What can be done then, and what are your options, considering the inferior healing of the MCL when left to heal on its own? Regenerative Orthopedics, including Stem Cell Therapy, PRP, and Prolotherapy are treatment options available for MCL injuries, because they help to provide healing to the entire knee and also allow for stabilization of the injured MCL. Studies have shown that these treatments are effective at increasing the strength of the ligament at the attachment site, as well as boosting the overall ligament mass and strength. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regenerative Orthopedics for MCL injuries encourages collagen formation at the knee joint, stimulates the body to repair itself, and heals the ligaments, by stimulating new tissue formation, rather than scar tissue formation. Surgery will be necessary when the ligament is completely torn, but Regenerative Orthopedics is helpful when both ends of the ligament remain attached to bone, and in 98% of ligament injuries this is the case, since the injuries are partial tears. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key to healthy knees is strong ligaments and tendons. In the case of the injured MCL, co-injury of ligaments, and other involved structures in MCL injuries, the goal is to treat the whole knee with Regenerative Orthopedics to stimulate repair, and strengthen the injured and weakened structures. The treatment will lead to the deposits of new collagen, the material the ligaments and tendons are made of. The end result is a stronger, more stable knee joint. Rather than just allowing the MCL to heal on its own, Regenerative Orthopedics ensures proper regeneration of the ligament tissue, allowing for effective elimination of pain, the repair of the MCL injury, and a safe return to sport and activities.</span>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/\"> Click here for more articles</a>','Medial Collateral Ligament Injuries','','inherit','closed','closed','','2858-revision-v1','','','2020-08-26 17:48:22','2020-08-26 17:48:22','',2858,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2858-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4049,9,'2020-08-26 17:49:38','2020-08-26 17:49:38','Mcl Tears','Prolotherapy for Medial Collateral Ligament Injuries','Mcl Tears','inherit','open','closed','','mcl-tears','','','2020-08-26 17:50:11','2020-08-26 17:50:11','',2858,'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MCL-tears.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4050,9,'2020-08-26 20:27:19','2020-08-26 20:27:19','<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4049\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MCL-tears-500x500.jpg\" alt=\"Mcl Tears\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\r\n\r\n<b>Let’s Take a Look at the Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL)</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <b>Medial Collateral Ligament (</b><strong>MCL)</strong> is a vital knee structure for providing stability to the knee joint. It is one of four major ligaments of the knee, along with the anterior cruciate (ACL), the posterior cruciate (PCL), and the lateral collateral (LCL) ligaments, all of which stabilize the knee. In medial collateral ligament injuries, very often these other ligaments are injured too! </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MCL injuries also affect the meniscus. Since part of the MCL is attached to the meniscus, a tear of the meniscus can also accompany an MCL injury. </span>\r\n<h3>The Most Common Knee Ligament Injury</h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">When a ligament in the knee is injured, the most common ligament affected is the medial collateral ligament (MCL).  In general, the MCL is a very strong ligament and is pretty resilient when injured, and in many circumstances, physicians will opt for non-surgical treatments, because they take into consideration the ability of the MCL to heal on its own. An athlete with injury to their MCL often returns to their usual training or routine after just a few weeks. But is this the best course of treatment for an injured MCL? In this article, we will explore the injury and healing process of the knee and its MCL, and also examine whether an injured MCL should just heal on its own or if  this path allows for a weaker MCL, and one more susceptible to re-injury.</span>   </span>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Why Is Spontaneous or Self-Healing a Consideration in Medial Collateral Ligament injuries?</strong> </span></h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The MCL has a greater blood supply than the ACL one thing. And that adds to its greater ability to heal.  However, studies have shown that even though conservative therapy for MCL injuries has been shown to be more effective than in ACL or even PCL injuries, the healed MCL remains weaker and less efficient than the ligament in its pre-injured state. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ligament heals by scar formation, which is an inferior type of healing, and results in less strength than in normal ligaments, and the weak ligament leads to ligament laxity and an unstable joint. Joint instability as the result of an MCL injury begins the process of arthritis. The healing scarred ligament becomes longer and loose, which causes the joint to move and rotate differently, which alters how the knee can handle loads and pressures placed upon it. The instability allows for more sliding between joint surfaces, decreasing the efficiency of the muscles, disrupting the underlying cartilage and bone, and boosts overall degeneration which leads to the eventual arthritis formation.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  </span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>An Injury to One Knee Structure Affects the Rest of the Knee</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wear and tear, trauma type injuries, and anything else that affects one ligament of the knee, will affect the other structures of the knee. The MCL helps the knee to bend and twist correctly, but when it is injured, those dynamics are changed. MCL injuries usually occur near where the ligament attaches to the thigh bone at the knee. The ligament attaches to a bony prominence called the medial condyle and assists in keeping the knee from hyperextending. When the MCL becomes weak and unstable, it starts a cascade of degeneration of the condyles. Since the medial condyle bears a lot of weight, the weak ligament boosts the wear on the bony condyle, and as the bone wears, the degeneration will also cause injury to the meniscus. The cycle then continues as these bony attachments continue to degenerate, because the attached ligaments will lose their tautness and become even more loose and weak.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<b>Treatment of an Injured MCL</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The care of MCL injuries ranges from conservative to surgical measures. Surgery involves the cutting and removal of tissue, and since MCL injuries often involve other structures, that would entail even more cutting. It is important to understand that removal and cutting of knee structures adds to knee instability and to further degeneration of the knee in the long run, so avoidance of surgery would be preferred. What can be done then, and what are your options, considering the inferior healing of the MCL when left to heal on its own? Regenerative Orthopedics, including Stem Cell Therapy, PRP, and Prolotherapy are treatment options available for MCL injuries, because they help to provide healing to the entire knee and also allow for stabilization of the injured MCL. Studies have shown that these treatments are effective at increasing the strength of the ligament at the attachment site, as well as boosting the overall ligament mass and strength. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regenerative Orthopedics for MCL injuries encourages collagen formation at the knee joint, stimulates the body to repair itself, and heals the ligaments, by stimulating new tissue formation, rather than scar tissue formation. Surgery will be necessary when the ligament is completely torn, but Regenerative Orthopedics is helpful when both ends of the ligament remain attached to bone, and in 98% of ligament injuries this is the case, since the injuries are partial tears. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key to healthy knees is strong ligaments and tendons. In the case of the injured MCL, co-injury of ligaments, and other involved structures in MCL injuries, the goal is to treat the whole knee with Regenerative Orthopedics to stimulate repair, and strengthen the injured and weakened structures. The treatment will lead to the deposits of new collagen, the material the ligaments and tendons are made of. The end result is a stronger, more stable knee joint. Rather than just allowing the MCL to heal on its own, Regenerative Orthopedics ensures proper regeneration of the ligament tissue, allowing for effective elimination of pain, the repair of the MCL injury, and a safe return to sport and activities.</span>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/\"> Click here for more articles</a>','Medial Collateral Ligament Injuries','','inherit','closed','closed','','2858-revision-v1','','','2020-08-26 20:27:19','2020-08-26 20:27:19','',2858,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2858-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4051,9,'2020-08-26 20:52:42','2020-08-26 20:52:42','<img class=\" wp-image-4049 alignright\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MCL-tears-500x500.jpg\" alt=\"Mcl Tears\" width=\"460\" height=\"460\" />\r\n\r\n<b>Let’s Take a Look at the Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL)</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <b>Medial Collateral Ligament (</b><strong>MCL)</strong> is a vital knee structure for providing stability to the knee joint. It is one of four major ligaments of the knee, along with the anterior cruciate (ACL), the posterior cruciate (PCL), and the lateral collateral (LCL) ligaments, all of which stabilize the knee. In medial collateral ligament injuries, very often these other ligaments are injured too! </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MCL injuries also affect the meniscus. Since part of the MCL is attached to the meniscus, a tear of the meniscus can also accompany an MCL injury. </span>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Spontaneous or Self-Healing Is a Consideration in Medial Collateral Ligament Injuries</strong></span></h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">When a ligament in the knee is injured, the most common ligament affected is the medial collateral ligament (MCL).  In general, the MCL is a very strong ligament. And it is pretty resilient when injured. In many circumstances, physicians will opt for non-surgical treatments, because they take into consideration the ability of the MCL to heal on its own. </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">An athlete with injury to their MCL often returns to their usual training or routine after just a few weeks. But is this the best course of treatment for an injured MCL? In this article, we will explore the injury and healing process of the knee and its MCL, and also examine whether a medial collateral ligament injury should just heal on its own or if  this path allows for a weaker MCL. Also, does allowing the MCL heal on its own make one more susceptible to re-injury?</span>   </span>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>The Self-Healed Medial Collateral Ligament vs the Pre-Injured State</strong></span></h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The MCL has a greater blood supply than the ACL one thing. And that adds to its greater ability to heal.  However, studies have shown that even though conservative therapy for MCL injuries has been shown to be more effective than in ACL or even PCL injuries, the healed MCL remains weaker and less efficient than the ligament in its pre-injured state. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ligament heals by scar formation, which is an inferior type of healing, which results in less strength than in normal ligaments. And the weak ligament leads to ligament laxity and an unstable joint. Joint instability as the result of an MCL injury begins the process of arthritis. The healing scarred ligament becomes longer and loose, which causes the joint to move and rotate differently. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The abnormal movement alters how the knee can handle loads and pressures placed upon it. The instability allows for more sliding between joint surfaces, and decreases the efficiency of the muscles. That leads to disruption of the underlying cartilage and bone, and boosts overall degeneration. The result is the eventual formation of arthritis.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  </span>\r\n\r\n<b>An Injury to One Knee Structure Affects the Rest of the Knee</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wear and tear, trauma type injuries, and anything else that affects one ligament of the knee, will affect the other structures of the knee. The MCL helps the knee to bend and twist correctly. But when it is injured, those dynamics are changed. MCL injuries usually occur near where the ligament attaches to the thigh bone at the knee. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ligament attaches to a bony prominence called the medial condyle and assists in keeping the knee from hyperextending. When the MCL becomes weak and unstable, it starts a cascade of degeneration of the condyles. Since the medial condyle bears a lot of weight, the weak ligament boosts the wear on the bony condyle. And as the bone wears, the degeneration will also cause injury to the meniscus. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cycle then continues as these bony attachments continue to degenerate, because the attached ligaments will lose their tautness and become even more loose and weak.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<b>Treatment of an Injured MCL</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The care of MCL injuries ranges from conservative to surgical measures. Surgery involves the cutting and removal of tissue, and since MCL injuries often involve other structures, that would entail even more cutting. It is important to understand that removal and cutting of knee structures adds to knee instability and to further degeneration of the knee in the long run, so avoidance of surgery would be preferred. What can be done then, and what are your options, considering the inferior healing of the MCL when left to heal on its own? Regenerative Orthopedics, including Stem Cell Therapy, PRP, and Prolotherapy are treatment options available for MCL injuries, because they help to provide healing to the entire knee and also allow for stabilization of the injured MCL. Studies have shown that these treatments are effective at increasing the strength of the ligament at the attachment site, as well as boosting the overall ligament mass and strength. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regenerative Orthopedics for MCL injuries encourages collagen formation at the knee joint, stimulates the body to repair itself, and heals the ligaments, by stimulating new tissue formation, rather than scar tissue formation. Surgery will be necessary when the ligament is completely torn, but Regenerative Orthopedics is helpful when both ends of the ligament remain attached to bone, and in 98% of ligament injuries this is the case, since the injuries are partial tears. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key to healthy knees is strong ligaments and tendons. In the case of the injured MCL, co-injury of ligaments, and other involved structures in MCL injuries, the goal is to treat the whole knee with Regenerative Orthopedics to stimulate repair, and strengthen the injured and weakened structures. The treatment will lead to the deposits of new collagen, the material the ligaments and tendons are made of. The end result is a stronger, more stable knee joint. Rather than just allowing the MCL to heal on its own, Regenerative Orthopedics ensures proper regeneration of the ligament tissue, allowing for effective elimination of pain, the repair of the MCL injury, and a safe return to sport and activities.</span>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/\"> Click here for more articles</a>','Medial Collateral Ligament Injuries','','inherit','closed','closed','','2858-revision-v1','','','2020-08-26 20:52:42','2020-08-26 20:52:42','',2858,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2858-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4052,9,'2020-08-26 20:53:06','2020-08-26 20:53:06','<img class=\" wp-image-4049 alignright\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MCL-tears-500x500.jpg\" alt=\"Mcl Tears\" width=\"460\" height=\"460\" />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <b>Medial Collateral Ligament (</b><strong>MCL)</strong> is a vital knee structure for providing stability to the knee joint. It is one of four major ligaments of the knee, along with the anterior cruciate (ACL), the posterior cruciate (PCL), and the lateral collateral (LCL) ligaments, all of which stabilize the knee. In medial collateral ligament injuries, very often these other ligaments are injured too! </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MCL injuries also affect the meniscus. Since part of the MCL is attached to the meniscus, a tear of the meniscus can also accompany an MCL injury. </span>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Spontaneous or Self-Healing Is a Consideration in Medial Collateral Ligament Injuries</strong></span></h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">When a ligament in the knee is injured, the most common ligament affected is the medial collateral ligament (MCL).  In general, the MCL is a very strong ligament. And it is pretty resilient when injured. In many circumstances, physicians will opt for non-surgical treatments, because they take into consideration the ability of the MCL to heal on its own. </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">An athlete with injury to their MCL often returns to their usual training or routine after just a few weeks. But is this the best course of treatment for an injured MCL? In this article, we will explore the injury and healing process of the knee and its MCL, and also examine whether a medial collateral ligament injury should just heal on its own or if  this path allows for a weaker MCL. Also, does allowing the MCL heal on its own make one more susceptible to re-injury?</span>   </span>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>The Self-Healed Medial Collateral Ligament vs the Pre-Injured State</strong></span></h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The MCL has a greater blood supply than the ACL one thing. And that adds to its greater ability to heal.  However, studies have shown that even though conservative therapy for MCL injuries has been shown to be more effective than in ACL or even PCL injuries, the healed MCL remains weaker and less efficient than the ligament in its pre-injured state. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ligament heals by scar formation, which is an inferior type of healing, which results in less strength than in normal ligaments. And the weak ligament leads to ligament laxity and an unstable joint. Joint instability as the result of an MCL injury begins the process of arthritis. The healing scarred ligament becomes longer and loose, which causes the joint to move and rotate differently. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The abnormal movement alters how the knee can handle loads and pressures placed upon it. The instability allows for more sliding between joint surfaces, and decreases the efficiency of the muscles. That leads to disruption of the underlying cartilage and bone, and boosts overall degeneration. The result is the eventual formation of arthritis.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  </span>\r\n\r\n<b>An Injury to One Knee Structure Affects the Rest of the Knee</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wear and tear, trauma type injuries, and anything else that affects one ligament of the knee, will affect the other structures of the knee. The MCL helps the knee to bend and twist correctly. But when it is injured, those dynamics are changed. MCL injuries usually occur near where the ligament attaches to the thigh bone at the knee. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ligament attaches to a bony prominence called the medial condyle and assists in keeping the knee from hyperextending. When the MCL becomes weak and unstable, it starts a cascade of degeneration of the condyles. Since the medial condyle bears a lot of weight, the weak ligament boosts the wear on the bony condyle. And as the bone wears, the degeneration will also cause injury to the meniscus. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cycle then continues as these bony attachments continue to degenerate, because the attached ligaments will lose their tautness and become even more loose and weak.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<b>Treatment of an Injured MCL</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The care of MCL injuries ranges from conservative to surgical measures. Surgery involves the cutting and removal of tissue, and since MCL injuries often involve other structures, that would entail even more cutting. It is important to understand that removal and cutting of knee structures adds to knee instability and to further degeneration of the knee in the long run, so avoidance of surgery would be preferred. What can be done then, and what are your options, considering the inferior healing of the MCL when left to heal on its own? Regenerative Orthopedics, including Stem Cell Therapy, PRP, and Prolotherapy are treatment options available for MCL injuries, because they help to provide healing to the entire knee and also allow for stabilization of the injured MCL. Studies have shown that these treatments are effective at increasing the strength of the ligament at the attachment site, as well as boosting the overall ligament mass and strength. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regenerative Orthopedics for MCL injuries encourages collagen formation at the knee joint, stimulates the body to repair itself, and heals the ligaments, by stimulating new tissue formation, rather than scar tissue formation. Surgery will be necessary when the ligament is completely torn, but Regenerative Orthopedics is helpful when both ends of the ligament remain attached to bone, and in 98% of ligament injuries this is the case, since the injuries are partial tears. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key to healthy knees is strong ligaments and tendons. In the case of the injured MCL, co-injury of ligaments, and other involved structures in MCL injuries, the goal is to treat the whole knee with Regenerative Orthopedics to stimulate repair, and strengthen the injured and weakened structures. The treatment will lead to the deposits of new collagen, the material the ligaments and tendons are made of. The end result is a stronger, more stable knee joint. Rather than just allowing the MCL to heal on its own, Regenerative Orthopedics ensures proper regeneration of the ligament tissue, allowing for effective elimination of pain, the repair of the MCL injury, and a safe return to sport and activities.</span>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/\"> Click here for more articles</a>','Medial Collateral Ligament Injuries','','inherit','closed','closed','','2858-revision-v1','','','2020-08-26 20:53:06','2020-08-26 20:53:06','',2858,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2858-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4053,9,'2020-08-26 21:07:31','2020-08-26 21:07:31','[caption id=\"attachment_4049\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"wp-image-4049 size-medium\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MCL-tears-500x500.jpg\" alt=\"Medial Collateral Ligament Injuries\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" /> <strong>            Repair Medial Collateral Ligament Injuries at OrthoRegen</strong>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <b>Medial Collateral Ligament (</b><strong>MCL)</strong> is a vital knee structure for providing stability to the knee joint. It is one of four major ligaments of the knee, along with the anterior cruciate (ACL), the posterior cruciate (PCL), and the lateral collateral (LCL) ligaments, all of which stabilize the knee. In medial collateral ligament injuries, very often these other ligaments are injured too! </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MCL injuries also affect the meniscus. Since part of the MCL is attached to the meniscus, a tear of the meniscus can also accompany an MCL injury. </span>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Spontaneous or Self-Healing Is a Consideration in Medial Collateral Ligament Injuries</strong></span></h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">When a ligament in the knee is injured, the most common ligament affected is the medial collateral ligament (MCL).  In general, the MCL is a very strong ligament. And it is pretty resilient when injured. In many circumstances, physicians will opt for non-surgical treatments, because they take into consideration the ability of the MCL to heal on its own. </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">An athlete with injury to their MCL often returns to their usual training or routine after just a few weeks. But is this the best course of treatment for an injured MCL? In this article, we will explore the injury and healing process of the knee and its MCL, and also examine whether a medial collateral ligament injury should just heal on its own or if  this path allows for a weaker MCL. Also, does allowing the MCL heal on its own make one more susceptible to re-injury?</span>   </span>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>The Self-Healed MCL vs the Pre-Injured State</strong></span></h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The MCL has a greater blood supply than the ACL one thing. And that adds to its greater ability to heal.  However, studies have shown that even though conservative therapy for MCL injuries has been shown to be more effective than in ACL or even PCL injuries, the healed MCL remains weaker and less efficient than the ligament in its pre-injured state. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ligament heals by scar formation, which is an inferior type of healing, which results in less strength than in normal ligaments. And the weak ligament leads to ligament laxity and an unstable joint. Joint instability as the result of an MCL injury begins the process of arthritis. The healing scarred ligament becomes longer and loose, which causes the joint to move and rotate differently. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The abnormal movement alters how the knee can handle loads and pressures placed upon it. The instability allows for more sliding between joint surfaces, and decreases the efficiency of the muscles. That leads to disruption of the underlying cartilage and bone, and boosts overall degeneration. The result is the eventual formation of arthritis.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  </span>\r\n\r\n<b>An Injury to One Knee Structure Affects the Rest of the Knee</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wear and tear, trauma type injuries, and anything else that affects one ligament of the knee, will affect the other structures of the knee. The MCL helps the knee to bend and twist correctly. But when it is injured, those dynamics are changed. MCL injuries usually occur near where the ligament attaches to the thigh bone at the knee. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ligament attaches to a bony prominence called the medial condyle and assists in keeping the knee from hyperextending. When the MCL becomes weak and unstable, it starts a cascade of degeneration of the condyles. Since the medial condyle bears a lot of weight, the weak ligament boosts the wear on the bony condyle. And as the bone wears, the degeneration will also cause injury to the meniscus. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cycle then continues as these bony attachments continue to degenerate, because the attached ligaments will lose their tautness and become even more loose and weak.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<b>Treatment of an Injured MCL</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The care of MCL injuries ranges from conservative to surgical measures. Surgery involves the cutting and removal of tissue, and since medial collateral ligament injuries often involve other structures, that would entail even more cutting. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to understand that removal and cutting of knee structures adds to knee instability and to further degeneration of the knee in the long run. So avoidance of surgery would be preferred. What can be done then? And what are your options, considering the inferior healing of the MCL when left to heal on its own?</span>\r\n<h3><strong>Regenerative Orthopedics Options for MCL Injuries</strong></h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regenerative Orthopedics, including <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/stem-cell-treatment/\">Stem Cell Therapy</a>, <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/prp-treatment/\">PRP</a>, and Prolotherapy are treatment options available for MCL injuries. They help to provide healing of the entire knee. And they also allow for stabilization of the injured MCL. Studies have shown that these treatments are effective at increasing the strength of the ligament at the attachment site, as well as boosting the overall ligament mass and strength. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regenerative Orthopedics for MCL injuries encourages collagen formation at the knee joint. It stimulates the body to repair itself, and heals the ligaments, by stimulating new tissue formation, rather than scar tissue formation. Surgery will be necessary when the ligament is completely torn. But Regenerative Orthopedics is helpful when both ends of the ligament remain attached to bone. And in 98% of ligament injuries this is the case, since the injuries are partial tears. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key to healthy knees is strong ligaments and tendons. In the case of the medial collateral ligament injuries, co-injury of ligaments, and other involved structures in MCL injuries, the goal is to treat the whole knee with Regenerative Orthopedics. The treatment will stimulate repair, and strengthen the injured and weakened structures. It will lead to the deposits of new collagen, the material the ligaments and tendons are made of. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The end result is a stronger, more stable knee joint. Rather than just allowing the MCL to heal on its own, Regenerative Orthopedics ensures proper regeneration of the ligament tissue, allowing for effective elimination of pain, the repair of the MCL injury, and a safe return to sport and activities.</span>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/\"> Click here for more articles</a>','Medial Collateral Ligament Injuries','','inherit','closed','closed','','2858-revision-v1','','','2020-08-26 21:07:31','2020-08-26 21:07:31','',2858,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2858-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4054,9,'2020-08-26 21:09:04','2020-08-26 21:09:04','[caption id=\"attachment_4049\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"wp-image-4049 size-medium\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MCL-tears-500x500.jpg\" alt=\"Medial Collateral Ligament Injuries\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" /> <strong>            Repair Medial Collateral Ligament Injuries at OrthoRegen</strong>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <b>Medial Collateral Ligament (</b><strong>MCL)</strong> is a vital knee structure for providing stability to the knee joint. It is one of four major ligaments of the knee, along with the anterior cruciate (ACL), the posterior cruciate (PCL), and the lateral collateral (LCL) ligaments, all of which stabilize the knee. Other ligaments are often injured when the medial collateral ligament is injured</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MCL injuries also affect the meniscus. Since part of the MCL is attached to the meniscus, a tear of the meniscus can accompany an MCL injury. </span>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Spontaneous or Self-Healing Is a Consideration in Medial Collateral Ligament Injuries</strong></span></h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">When a ligament in the knee is injured, the most common ligament affected is the medial collateral ligament (MCL).  In general, the MCL is a very strong ligament. And it is pretty resilient when injured. In many circumstances, physicians will opt for non-surgical treatments, because they take into consideration the ability of the MCL to heal on its own. </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">An athlete with injury to their MCL often returns to their usual training or routine after just a few weeks. But is this the best course of treatment for an injured MCL? In this article, we will explore the injury and healing process of the knee and its MCL, and also examine whether a medial collateral ligament injury should just heal on its own or if  this path allows for a weaker MCL. Also, does allowing the MCL heal on its own make one more susceptible to re-injury?</span>   </span>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>The Self-Healed MCL vs the Pre-Injured State</strong></span></h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The MCL has a greater blood supply than the ACL one thing. And that adds to its greater ability to heal.  However, studies have shown that even though conservative therapy for MCL injuries has been shown to be more effective than in ACL or even PCL injuries, the healed MCL remains weaker and less efficient than the ligament in its pre-injured state. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ligament heals by scar formation, which is an inferior type of healing, which results in less strength than in normal ligaments. And the weak ligament leads to ligament laxity and an unstable joint. Joint instability as the result of an MCL injury begins the process of arthritis. The healing scarred ligament becomes longer and loose, which causes the joint to move and rotate differently. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The abnormal movement alters how the knee can handle loads and pressures placed upon it. The instability allows for more sliding between joint surfaces, and decreases the efficiency of the muscles. That leads to disruption of the underlying cartilage and bone, and boosts overall degeneration. The result is the eventual formation of arthritis.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  </span>\r\n\r\n<b>An Injury to One Knee Structure Affects the Rest of the Knee</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wear and tear, trauma type injuries, and anything else that affects one ligament of the knee, will affect the other structures of the knee. The MCL helps the knee to bend and twist correctly. But when it is injured, those dynamics are changed. MCL injuries usually occur near where the ligament attaches to the thigh bone at the knee. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ligament attaches to a bony prominence called the medial condyle and assists in keeping the knee from hyperextending. When the MCL becomes weak and unstable, it starts a cascade of degeneration of the condyles. Since the medial condyle bears a lot of weight, the weak ligament boosts the wear on the bony condyle. And as the bone wears, the degeneration will also cause injury to the meniscus. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cycle then continues as these bony attachments continue to degenerate, because the attached ligaments will lose their tautness and become even more loose and weak.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<b>Treatment of an Injured MCL</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The care of MCL injuries ranges from conservative to surgical measures. Surgery involves the cutting and removal of tissue, and since medial collateral ligament injuries often involve other structures, that would entail even more cutting. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to understand that removal and cutting of knee structures adds to knee instability and to further degeneration of the knee in the long run. So avoidance of surgery would be preferred. What can be done then? And what are your options, considering the inferior healing of the MCL when left to heal on its own?</span>\r\n<h3><strong>Regenerative Orthopedics Options for MCL Injuries</strong></h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regenerative Orthopedics, including <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/stem-cell-treatment/\">Stem Cell Therapy</a>, <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/prp-treatment/\">PRP</a>, and Prolotherapy are treatment options available for MCL injuries. They help to provide healing of the entire knee. And they also allow for stabilization of the injured MCL. Studies have shown that these treatments are effective at increasing the strength of the ligament at the attachment site, as well as boosting the overall ligament mass and strength. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regenerative Orthopedics for MCL injuries encourages collagen formation at the knee joint. It stimulates the body to repair itself, and heals the ligaments, by stimulating new tissue formation, rather than scar tissue formation. Surgery will be necessary when the ligament is completely torn. But Regenerative Orthopedics is helpful when both ends of the ligament remain attached to bone. And in 98% of ligament injuries this is the case, since the injuries are partial tears. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key to healthy knees is strong ligaments and tendons. In the case of the medial collateral ligament injuries, co-injury of ligaments, and other involved structures in MCL injuries, the goal is to treat the whole knee with Regenerative Orthopedics. The treatment will stimulate repair, and strengthen the injured and weakened structures. It will lead to the deposits of new collagen, the material the ligaments and tendons are made of. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The end result is a stronger, more stable knee joint. Rather than just allowing the MCL to heal on its own, Regenerative Orthopedics ensures proper regeneration of the ligament tissue, allowing for effective elimination of pain, the repair of the MCL injury, and a safe return to sport and activities.</span>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/\"> Click here for more articles</a>','Medial Collateral Ligament Injuries','','inherit','closed','closed','','2858-revision-v1','','','2020-08-26 21:09:04','2020-08-26 21:09:04','',2858,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2858-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4055,9,'2020-08-26 21:12:31','2020-08-26 21:12:31','<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <b>Medial Collateral Ligament (</b><strong>MCL)</strong> is a vital knee structure for providing stability to the knee joint. It is one of four major ligaments of the knee, along with the anterior cruciate (ACL), the posterior cruciate (PCL), and the lateral collateral (LCL) ligaments, all of which stabilize the knee. Other ligaments are often injured when the medial collateral ligament is injured</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MCL injuries also affect the meniscus. Since part of the MCL is attached to the meniscus, a tear of the meniscus can accompany an MCL injury. </span>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Spontaneous or Self-Healing Is a Consideration in Medial Collateral Ligament Injuries</strong></span></h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">When a ligament in the knee is injured, the most common ligament affected is the medial collateral ligament (MCL).  In general, the MCL is a very strong ligament. And it is pretty resilient when injured. In many circumstances, physicians will opt for non-surgical treatments, because they take into consideration the ability of the MCL to heal on its own. </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">An athlete with injury to their MCL often returns to their usual training or routine after just a few weeks. But is this the best course of treatment for an injured MCL? In this article, we will explore the injury and healing process of the knee and its MCL, and also examine whether a medial collateral ligament injury should just heal on its own or if  this path allows for a weaker MCL. Also, does allowing the MCL heal on its own make one more susceptible to re-injury?</span>   </span>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>The Self-Healed MCL vs the Pre-Injured State</strong></span></h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The MCL has a greater blood supply than the ACL one thing. And that adds to its greater ability to heal.  However, studies have shown that even though conservative therapy for MCL injuries has been shown to be more effective than in ACL or even PCL injuries, the healed MCL remains weaker and less efficient than the ligament in its pre-injured state. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ligament heals by scar formation, which is an inferior type of healing, which results in less strength than in normal ligaments. And the weak ligament leads to ligament laxity and an unstable joint. Joint instability as the result of an MCL injury begins the process of arthritis. The healing scarred ligament becomes longer and loose, which causes the joint to move and rotate differently. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The abnormal movement alters how the knee can handle loads and pressures placed upon it. The instability allows for more sliding between joint surfaces, and decreases the efficiency of the muscles. That leads to disruption of the underlying cartilage and bone, and boosts overall degeneration. The result is the eventual formation of arthritis.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  </span>\r\n\r\n<b>An Injury to One Knee Structure Affects the Rest of the Knee</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wear and tear, trauma type injuries, and anything else that affects one ligament of the knee, will affect the other structures of the knee. The MCL helps the knee to bend and twist correctly. But when it is injured, those dynamics are changed. MCL injuries usually occur near where the ligament attaches to the thigh bone at the knee. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ligament attaches to a bony prominence called the medial condyle and assists in keeping the knee from hyperextending. When the MCL becomes weak and unstable, it starts a cascade of degeneration of the condyles. Since the medial condyle bears a lot of weight, the weak ligament boosts the wear on the bony condyle. And as the bone wears, the degeneration will also cause injury to the meniscus. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cycle then continues as these bony attachments continue to degenerate, because the attached ligaments will lose their tautness and become even more loose and weak.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<b>Treatment of an Injured MCL</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The care of MCL injuries ranges from conservative to surgical measures. Surgery involves the cutting and removal of tissue, and since medial collateral ligament injuries often involve other structures, that would entail even more cutting. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to understand that removal and cutting of knee structures adds to knee instability and to further degeneration of the knee in the long run. So avoidance of surgery would be preferred. What can be done then? And what are your options, considering the inferior healing of the MCL when left to heal on its own?</span>\r\n<h3><strong>Regenerative Orthopedics Options for MCL Injuries</strong></h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regenerative Orthopedics, including <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/stem-cell-treatment/\">Stem Cell Therapy</a>, <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/prp-treatment/\">PRP</a>, and Prolotherapy are treatment options available for MCL injuries. They help to provide healing of the entire knee. And they also allow for stabilization of the injured MCL. Studies have shown that these treatments are effective at increasing the strength of the ligament at the attachment site, as well as boosting the overall ligament mass and strength. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regenerative Orthopedics for MCL injuries encourages collagen formation at the knee joint. It stimulates the body to repair itself. And it heals the ligaments by stimulating new tissue formation, rather than scar tissue formation.When the ligament is completely torn, surgery is necessary. But Regenerative Orthopedics is helpful when both ends of the ligament remain attached to bone. And in 98% of ligament injuries this is the case, since the injuries are partial tears. </span>\r\n<h3>Strong Ligaments and Tendons Are Key to a Healthy Knee Joint</h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key to healthy knees is strong ligaments and tendons. In the case of the medial collateral ligament injuries, co-injury of ligaments, and other involved structures in MCL injuries, the goal is to treat the whole knee with Regenerative Orthopedics. The treatment will stimulate repair, and strengthen the injured and weakened structures. It will lead to the deposits of new collagen, the material the ligaments and tendons are made of. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The end result is a stronger, more stable knee joint. Rather than just allowing the MCL to heal on its own, Regenerative Orthopedics ensures proper regeneration of the ligament tissue, allowing for effective elimination of pain, the repair of the MCL injury, and a safe return to sport and activities.</span>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/\"> Click here for more articles</a>','Medial Collateral Ligament Injuries','','inherit','closed','closed','','2858-revision-v1','','','2020-08-26 21:12:31','2020-08-26 21:12:31','',2858,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2858-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4056,9,'2020-08-26 21:17:00','2020-08-26 21:17:00','[caption id=\"attachment_4049\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"wp-image-4049 size-medium\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MCL-tears-500x500.jpg\" alt=\"Medial Collateral Ligament Injuries\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" /> <strong>          Repair Medial Collateral Ligament Injuries at OrthoRegen</strong>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <b>Medial Collateral Ligament (</b><strong>MCL)</strong> is a vital knee structure for providing stability to the knee joint. It is one of four major ligaments of the knee, along with the anterior cruciate (ACL), the posterior cruciate (PCL), and the lateral collateral (LCL) ligaments, all of which stabilize the knee. Other ligaments are often injured when the medial collateral ligament is injured</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MCL injuries also affect the meniscus. Since part of the MCL is attached to the meniscus, a tear of the meniscus can accompany an MCL injury. </span>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Spontaneous or Self-Healing Is a Consideration in Medial Collateral Ligament Injuries</strong></span></h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">When a ligament in the knee is injured, the most common ligament affected is the medial collateral ligament (MCL).  In general, the MCL is a very strong ligament. And it is pretty resilient when injured. In many circumstances, physicians will opt for non-surgical treatments, because they take into consideration the ability of the MCL to heal on its own. </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">An athlete with injury to their MCL often returns to their usual training or routine after just a few weeks. But is this the best course of treatment for an injured MCL? In this article, we will explore the injury and healing process of the knee and its MCL, and also examine whether a medial collateral ligament injury should just heal on its own or if  this path allows for a weaker MCL. Also, does allowing the MCL heal on its own make one more susceptible to re-injury?</span>   </span>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>The Self-Healed MCL vs the Pre-Injured State</strong></span></h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The MCL has a greater blood supply than the ACL one thing. And that adds to its greater ability to heal.  However, studies have shown that even though conservative therapy for MCL injuries has been shown to be more effective than in ACL or even PCL injuries, the healed MCL remains weaker and less efficient than the ligament in its pre-injured state. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ligament heals by scar formation, which is an inferior type of healing, which results in less strength than in normal ligaments. And the weak ligament leads to ligament laxity and an unstable joint. Joint instability as the result of an MCL injury begins the process of arthritis. The healing scarred ligament becomes longer and loose, which causes the joint to move and rotate differently. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The abnormal movement alters how the knee can handle loads and pressures placed upon it. The instability allows for more sliding between joint surfaces, and decreases the efficiency of the muscles. That leads to disruption of the underlying cartilage and bone, and boosts overall degeneration. The result is the eventual formation of arthritis.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  </span>\r\n\r\n<b>An Injury to One Knee Structure Affects the Rest of the Knee</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wear and tear, trauma type injuries, and anything else that affects one ligament of the knee, will affect the other structures of the knee. The MCL helps the knee to bend and twist correctly. But when it is injured, those dynamics are changed. MCL injuries usually occur near where the ligament attaches to the thigh bone at the knee. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ligament attaches to a bony prominence called the medial condyle and assists in keeping the knee from hyperextending. When the MCL becomes weak and unstable, it starts a cascade of degeneration of the condyles. Since the medial condyle bears a lot of weight, the weak ligament boosts the wear on the bony condyle. And as the bone wears, the degeneration will also cause injury to the meniscus. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cycle then continues as these bony attachments continue to degenerate, because the attached ligaments will lose their tautness and become even more loose and weak.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<b>Treatment of an Injured MCL</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The care of MCL injuries ranges from conservative to surgical measures. Surgery involves the cutting and removal of tissue, and since medial collateral ligament injuries often involve other structures, that would entail even more cutting. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to understand that removal and cutting of knee structures adds to knee instability and to further degeneration of the knee in the long run. So avoidance of surgery would be preferred. What can be done then? And what are your options, considering the inferior healing of the MCL when left to heal on its own?</span>\r\n<h3><strong>Regenerative Orthopedics Options for MCL Injuries</strong></h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regenerative Orthopedics, including <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/stem-cell-treatment/\">Stem Cell Therapy</a>, <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/prp-treatment/\">PRP</a>, and Prolotherapy are treatment options available for MCL injuries. They help to provide healing of the entire knee. And they also allow for stabilization of the injured MCL. Studies have shown that these treatments are effective at increasing the strength of the ligament at the attachment site, as well as boosting the overall ligament mass and strength. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regenerative Orthopedics for MCL injuries encourages collagen formation at the knee joint. It stimulates the body to repair itself. And it heals the ligaments by stimulating new tissue formation, rather than scar tissue formation.When the ligament is completely torn, surgery is necessary. But Regenerative Orthopedics is helpful when both ends of the ligament remain attached to bone. And in 98% of ligament injuries this is the case, since the injuries are partial tears. </span>\r\n<h3>Strong Ligaments and Tendons Are Key to a Healthy Knee Joint</h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key to healthy knees is strong ligaments and tendons. In the case of the medial collateral ligament injuries, co-injury of ligaments, and other involved structures in MCL injuries, the goal is to treat the whole knee with Regenerative Orthopedics. The treatment will stimulate repair, and strengthen the injured and weakened structures. New collagen, the material the ligaments and tendons are made of, is deposited at the site of repair. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The end result is a stronger, more stable knee joint. Rather than just allowing the MCL to heal on its own, Regenerative Orthopedics ensures proper regeneration of the ligament tissue, allowing for effective elimination of pain, the repair of the MCL injury, and a safe return to sport and activities.</span>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/\"> Click here for more articles</a>','Medial Collateral Ligament Injuries','','inherit','closed','closed','','2858-revision-v1','','','2020-08-26 21:17:00','2020-08-26 21:17:00','',2858,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2858-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4057,9,'2020-08-26 21:17:50','2020-08-26 21:17:50','[caption id=\"attachment_4049\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"wp-image-4049 size-medium\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MCL-tears-500x500.jpg\" alt=\"Medial Collateral Ligament Injuries\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" /> <strong>          Repair Medial Collateral Ligament Injuries at OrthoRegen</strong>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <b>Medial Collateral Ligament (</b><strong>MCL)</strong> is a vital knee structure for providing stability to the knee joint. It is one of four major ligaments of the knee, along with the anterior cruciate (ACL), the posterior cruciate (PCL), and the lateral collateral (LCL) ligaments, all of which stabilize the knee. Other ligaments are often injured when the medial collateral ligament is injured</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MCL injuries also affect the meniscus. Since part of the MCL is attached to the meniscus, a tear of the meniscus can accompany an MCL injury. </span>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Spontaneous or Self-Healing Is a Consideration in Medial Collateral Ligament Injuries</strong></span></h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">When a ligament in the knee is injured, the most common ligament affected is the medial collateral ligament (MCL).  In general, the MCL is a very strong ligament. And it is pretty resilient when injured. In many circumstances, physicians will opt for non-surgical treatments, because they take into consideration the ability of the MCL to heal on its own. </span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">An athlete with injury to their MCL often returns to their usual training or routine after just a few weeks. But is this the best course of treatment for an injured MCL? In this article, we will explore the injury and healing process of the knee and its MCL, and also examine whether a medial collateral ligament injury should just heal on its own or if  this path allows for a weaker MCL. Also, does allowing the MCL heal on its own make one more susceptible to re-injury?</span>   </span>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>The Self-Healed MCL vs the Pre-Injured State</strong></span></h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The MCL has a greater blood supply than the ACL one thing. And that adds to its greater ability to heal.  However, studies have shown that even though conservative therapy for MCL injuries has been shown to be more effective than in ACL or even PCL injuries, the healed MCL remains weaker and less efficient than the ligament in its pre-injured state. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ligament heals by scar formation, which is an inferior type of healing, which results in less strength than in normal ligaments. And the weak ligament leads to ligament laxity and an unstable joint. Joint instability as the result of an MCL injury begins the process of arthritis. The healing scarred ligament becomes longer and loose, which causes the joint to move and rotate differently. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The abnormal movement alters how the knee can handle loads and pressures placed upon it. The instability allows for more sliding between joint surfaces, and decreases the efficiency of the muscles. That leads to disruption of the underlying cartilage and bone, and boosts overall degeneration. The result is the eventual formation of arthritis.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  </span>\r\n\r\n<b>An Injury to One Knee Structure Affects the Rest of the Knee</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wear and tear, trauma type injuries, and anything else that affects one ligament of the knee, will affect the other structures of the knee. The MCL helps the knee to bend and twist correctly. But when it is injured, those dynamics are changed. MCL injuries usually occur near where the ligament attaches to the thigh bone at the knee. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ligament attaches to a bony prominence called the medial condyle and assists in keeping the knee from hyperextending. When the MCL becomes weak and unstable, it starts a cascade of degeneration of the condyles. Since the medial condyle bears a lot of weight, the weak ligament boosts the wear on the bony condyle. And as the bone wears, the degeneration will also cause injury to the meniscus. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cycle then continues as these bony attachments continue to degenerate, because the attached ligaments will lose their tautness and become even more loose and weak.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<b>Treatment of an Injured MCL</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The care of MCL injuries ranges from conservative to surgical measures. Surgery involves the cutting and removal of tissue, and since medial collateral ligament injuries often involve other structures, that would entail even more cutting. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to understand that removal and cutting of knee structures adds to knee instability and to further degeneration of the knee in the long run. So avoidance of surgery would be preferred. What can be done then? And what are your options, considering the inferior healing of the MCL when left to heal on its own?</span>\r\n<h3><strong>Regenerative Orthopedics Options for Medial Collateral Ligament Injuries</strong></h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regenerative Orthopedics, including <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/stem-cell-treatment/\">Stem Cell Therapy</a>, <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/prp-treatment/\">PRP</a>, and Prolotherapy are treatment options available for MCL injuries. They help to provide healing of the entire knee. And they also allow for stabilization of the injured MCL. Studies have shown that these treatments are effective at increasing the strength of the ligament at the attachment site, as well as boosting the overall ligament mass and strength. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regenerative Orthopedics for MCL injuries encourages collagen formation at the knee joint. It stimulates the body to repair itself. And it heals the ligaments by stimulating new tissue formation, rather than scar tissue formation.When the ligament is completely torn, surgery is necessary. But Regenerative Orthopedics is helpful when both ends of the ligament remain attached to bone. And in 98% of ligament injuries this is the case, since the injuries are partial tears. </span>\r\n<h3>Strong Ligaments and Tendons Are Key to a Healthy Knee Joint</h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key to healthy knees is strong ligaments and tendons. In the case of the medial collateral ligament injuries, co-injury of ligaments, and other involved structures in MCL injuries, the goal is to treat the whole knee with Regenerative Orthopedics. The treatment will stimulate repair, and strengthen the injured and weakened structures. New collagen, the material the ligaments and tendons are made of, is deposited at the site of repair. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The end result is a stronger, more stable knee joint. Rather than just allowing the MCL to heal on its own, Regenerative Orthopedics ensures proper regeneration of the ligament tissue, allowing for effective elimination of pain, the repair of the MCL injury, and a safe return to sport and activities.</span>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/\"> Click here for more articles</a>','Medial Collateral Ligament Injuries','','inherit','closed','closed','','2858-revision-v1','','','2020-08-26 21:17:50','2020-08-26 21:17:50','',2858,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2858-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4058,9,'2020-08-31 21:48:38','2020-08-31 21:48:38','<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The shoulder is quite an amazing, and incredibly mobile joint. But injury to the glenoid labrum of the shoulder can keep you from reaching your sport or professional goals. If you are a tradesman or woman whose work requires repetitive overhead motion to accomplish your trade, and shoulder pain is making your day almost impossible, a labral injury may be part of the problem.</span>\n<h3>Repetitive Overhead Motion Can Lead to Tears of the  Glenoid Labrum of the Shoulder</h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Athletes and others who rely on their shoulders for the movements necessary to carry out their sports and professions are especially susceptible to injuries and tears of the glenoid labrum.  There are a couple types of labral tears. A SLAP tear (Superior Labral, Anterior to Posterior) is one of the most common, and results in a tear from the front to back of the glenoid labrum. Other labral tears include flap tears, Bankart lesions, and degenerative lesions. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With injury to the glenoid labrum of the shoulder, overhead strokes of a painter can be difficult too. Or the strum of a chord for a guitar player may bring shooting pains. And a pitcher might experience pain while throwing a ball compromising big hopes for the season. Shoulder pain from a glenoid labrum injury can put a major damper on your life. And those suffering from the injury want a quick way out of the discomfort in order to get their lives back. Getting there non-surgically would be an added bonus. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The shoulder has a lot of mobility.  The shoulder lacks big ligamentous structures to add to its ability to move well. But that also makes it more prone to injury, since big ligament structures would add support. The glenoid labrum provides some stabilization for the shoulder. So it is an important shoulder structure. </span>\n<h3><strong>What is the Glenoid Labrum of the Shoulder?</strong></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The glenoid labrum </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is a smooth ring of fibrous cartilage that surrounds the socket part of the shoulder- a ball and socket joint. The shoulder joint has three bones that come together: the scapula (shoulder blade), the clavicle (collar bone), and the humerus (upper arm bone). The glenoid labrum is located where the top part of the upper arm comes into contact with the socket in the scapula. And it forms a deep pocket that helps keep the humerus bone in the shoulder socket and provides pain-free range of motion.</span>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>How does the glenoid labrum stabilize the shoulder and provide smooth movement?</strong> </span></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ball at the top of the arm is larger than the socket. So the labrum helps to stabilize the shoulder by increasing the socket depth and providing a place for the ligaments and tendons to attach. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When injured, the labrum is unable to do its job adequately. And pain and symptoms are experienced. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Injuries to the labrum occur during traumatic events, with repetitive motions, or from recurrent dislocations. Other soft tissue, such as the ligaments and tendons, are often injured along with the damaged labrum. This is because forces strong enough to injure the labrum will also be sufficiently forceful to injure them too. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep this in mind when seeking repair. Because all of the injured shoulder structures need to be treated in order to achieve complete healing of the shoulder joint. Otherwise, a cycle of shoulder injury, re-injury, and pain will be set in motion. </span>\n<h3><b>Symptoms of a Labral Tear</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the glenoid labrum is torn or injured, the shoulder may feel unstable, go out easily, and be susceptible to dislocations.  The shoulder may also click, catch, and lock because the torn parts get “trapped” when the shoulder joint moves. Pain is usually noticed with overhead activities, along with the popping, locking, catching, or grinding sensations during movement. Weakness, instability, and loss of range of motion may also be experienced. </span>\n\n<b>Glenoid Labrum Injuries Treated with Regenerative Orthopedics </b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regenerative Orthopedics effectively treats and repairs glenoid labrum injuries without the need for surgery. Athletes might consider surgery in an attempt to return quickly to their sport. But is a quick return the true outcome of surgical repair? Maybe not! </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Researchers in the medical journal “Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic &amp; Related Surgery” say, “SLAP repair in throwing athletes should be approached with caution. Surgery may help improve symptoms but may not guarantee a return to the pre-injury level of competition. And even in the most expert of hands, the </span><b><i>rate of return to the pre-injury level of performance ranges from 38% to 60% and is as low as 10% for pitchers</i></b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.”</span>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Regenerative Orthopedics Should be Sought as a Non-surgical Alternative</strong></span></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surgery is needed on rare occasions, but should be a last resort. Non-Surgical Regenerative Orthopedics repairs the underlying joint instability of the shoulder joint, by treating all of the damaged soft tissue structures. Without this repair, the labral tear, ligament injury, or tendon damage will cause the shoulder to remain unstable. And shoulder problems, immobility and impingement will continue. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides being an effective treatment, Regenerative Orthopedics has several advantages. It is non-surgical, which avoids the risks of anesthesia, as well as the cutting, scraping, and probing. All of these can add to the instability of the joint. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other advantages include minimal time missed from work, and no long recovery times. Regenerative Orthopedics stimulates repair of the labrum and other soft tissue structures of the shoulder, significantly improving pain levels, alleviating stiffness and the need for pain medication, and returning motion back to the shoulder joint. The repair allows for an accelerated return to sport and the profession you enjoy. </span>\n\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/\"> Click here for more articles</a>','The Glenoid Labrum of the Shoulder','','inherit','closed','closed','','2773-autosave-v1','','','2020-08-31 21:48:38','2020-08-31 21:48:38','',2773,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2773-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4059,9,'2020-08-31 21:50:05','2020-08-31 21:50:05','<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The shoulder is quite an amazing, and incredibly mobile joint. But injury to the glenoid labrum of the shoulder can keep you from reaching your sport or professional goals. If you are a tradesman or woman whose work requires repetitive overhead motion to accomplish your trade, and shoulder pain is making your day almost impossible, a labral injury may be part of the problem.</span>\r\n<h3>Repetitive Overhead Motion Can Lead to Tears of the  Glenoid Labrum of the Shoulder</h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Athletes and others who rely on their shoulders for the movements necessary to carry out their sports and professions are especially susceptible to injuries and tears of the glenoid labrum.  There are a couple types of labral tears. A SLAP tear (Superior Labral, Anterior to Posterior) is one of the most common, and results in a tear from the front to back of the glenoid labrum. Other labral tears include flap tears, Bankart lesions, and degenerative lesions. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With injury to the glenoid labrum of the shoulder, overhead strokes of a painter can be difficult too. Or the strum of a chord for a guitar player may bring shooting pains. And a pitcher might experience pain while throwing a ball compromising big hopes for the season. Shoulder pain from a glenoid labrum injury can put a major damper on your life. And those suffering from the injury want a quick way out of the discomfort in order to get their lives back. Getting there non-surgically would be an added bonus. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The shoulder has a lot of mobility.  The shoulder lacks big ligamentous structures to add to its ability to move well. But that also makes it more prone to injury, since big ligament structures would add support. The glenoid labrum provides some stabilization for the shoulder. So it is an important shoulder structure. </span>\r\n<h3><strong>What is the Glenoid Labrum of the Shoulder?</strong></h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The glenoid labrum </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is a smooth ring of fibrous cartilage that surrounds the socket part of the shoulder- a ball and socket joint. The shoulder joint has three bones that come together: the scapula (shoulder blade), the clavicle (collar bone), and the humerus (upper arm bone). The glenoid labrum is located where the top part of the upper arm comes into contact with the socket in the scapula. And it forms a deep pocket that helps keep the humerus bone in the shoulder socket and provides pain-free range of motion.</span>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>How does the glenoid labrum stabilize the shoulder and provide smooth movement?</strong> </span></h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ball at the top of the arm is larger than the socket. So the labrum helps to stabilize the shoulder by increasing the socket depth and providing a place for the ligaments and tendons to attach. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When injured, the labrum is unable to do its job adequately. And pain and symptoms are experienced. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Injuries to the labrum occur during traumatic events, with repetitive motions, or from recurrent dislocations. Other soft tissue, such as the ligaments and tendons, are often injured along with the damaged labrum. This is because forces strong enough to injure the labrum will also be sufficiently forceful to injure them too. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep this in mind when seeking repair. Because all of the injured shoulder structures need to be treated in order to achieve complete healing of the shoulder joint. Otherwise, a cycle of shoulder injury, re-injury, and pain will be set in motion. </span>\r\n<h3><b>Symptoms of a Labral Tear</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span></h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the glenoid labrum is torn or injured, the shoulder may feel unstable, go out easily, and be susceptible to dislocations.  The shoulder may also click, catch, and lock because the torn parts get “trapped” when the shoulder joint moves. Pain is usually noticed with overhead activities, along with the popping, locking, catching, or grinding sensations during movement. Weakness, instability, and loss of range of motion may also be experienced. </span>\r\n\r\n<b>Glenoid Labrum Injuries Treated with Regenerative Orthopedics </b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regenerative Orthopedics effectively treats and repairs glenoid labrum injuries without the need for surgery. Athletes might consider surgery in an attempt to return quickly to their sport. But is a quick return the true outcome of surgical repair? Maybe not! </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Researchers in the medical journal “Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic &amp; Related Surgery” say, “SLAP repair in throwing athletes should be approached with caution. Surgery may help improve symptoms but may not guarantee a return to the pre-injury level of competition. And even in the most expert of hands, the </span><b><i>rate of return to the pre-injury level of performance ranges from 38% to 60% and is as low as 10% for pitchers</i></b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.”</span>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Regenerative Orthopedics Should be Sought as a Non-surgical Alternative</strong></span></h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surgery is needed on rare occasions, but should be a last resort. Non-Surgical Regenerative Orthopedics repairs the underlying joint instability of the shoulder joint, by treating all of the damaged soft tissue structures. Without this repair, the labral tear, ligament injury, or tendon damage will cause the shoulder to remain unstable. And shoulder problems, immobility and impingement will continue. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides being an effective treatment, Regenerative Orthopedics has several advantages. It is non-surgical, which avoids the risks of anesthesia, as well as the cutting, scraping, and probing. All of these can add to the instability of the joint. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other advantages include minimal time missed from work, and no long recovery times. Regenerative Orthopedics stimulates repair of the labrum and other soft tissue structures of the shoulder, significantly improving pain levels, alleviating stiffness and the need for pain medication, and returning motion back to the shoulder joint. The repair allows for an accelerated return to sport and the profession you enjoy. </span>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/\"> Click here for more articles</a>','The Glenoid Labrum of the Shoulder','','inherit','closed','closed','','2773-revision-v1','','','2020-08-31 21:50:05','2020-08-31 21:50:05','',2773,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2773-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4060,9,'2021-06-18 21:45:38','2021-06-18 21:45:38','<h4>Stop Back Pain and the Endless Cycle of Chasing Symptoms</h4>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So many people suffer from back pain, stuck in a cycle of pain medications, hours of therapy appointments, more prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, supplements, and more therapy. Only to continue to suffer from continued back pain. The cycle is an attempt to manage the pain. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might think, “Of course, I want to manage the pain!” But what if there is a better way and one that actually corrects the back pain problem. Regenerative Orthopedics can stop back pain and the cycle because it repairs the underlying source of pain. Since it treats at the source, it ends up resolving the pain.</span>\n\nStudies show the effectiveness of this non-surgical alternative. In one four-year study of 145 patients, 89% experienced more than 50% pain relief with Prolotherapy. Those are great results at improving quality of life and reducing pain!\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\'s no need to continue chasing symptoms with ineffective treatments that keep you in the pain cycle. Instead, correct the problems with Regenerative Orthopedics and stop back pain and the endless cycle!</span>\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_4739\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4739\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Back-Pain.-Prolotherapy-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"Back Pain. Prolotherapy\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" /> <strong>                     Stop Back Pain with Prolotherapy</strong>[/caption]\n\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\n\n<b>What Is the Reason Behind Most Back Pain?</b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since back pain is so common and a leading cause of disability, it is important to look at the reason for it. The underlying cause of most back pain issues is </span><b><i>spinal instability</i></b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is spinal instability you might ask? When you bend and twist and tweak your back, you injure soft tissue, like muscle and ligaments. Muscles have a great blood supply, so they heal quickly. Ligaments have a poor blood supply and take quite a while to heal. In fact, they heal quite poorly. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unhealed ligaments are weak and lax, similar to stretched-out rubber bands. Ligaments connect bone to bone. So if the ligaments are weak, then the bone connection will be weak and wobbly. That bone connection or joint is then unstable. </span>\n<h3>The Vertebral Spine</h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The vertebral bones in the back make up the spine. So when the ligaments in the spine are weak or wobbly, that makes for spinal instability. When these ligaments remain unhealed, the problem gets worse and worse. The ligaments get more lax and the spine becomes more unstable. You can imagine that if the joints of the spine become wobbly, that the bony structures will have difficulty moving as they should. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When motion in the vertebral joint connections stops being smooth, the abnormal motion causes the joint structures to degenerate. Instability and abnormal joint motion are behind all types of painful back conditions. Painful problems like bulging discs, arthritis, sciatica and degenerative joint disease can result from abnormal motion in the spine.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The underlying problem is ligament weakness, which creates abnormal joint motion that will eventually damage the joint structures and elicit pain. Pain pills aren’t able to fix the weakened ligaments. And cortisone makes soft tissue weaker. So even if these things provide some short-term relief, they will eventually worsen the problem in the long run. Massage can’t strengthen weakened ligaments either.</span>\n\n<a style=\"display: block; margin: 0 auto; max-width: 275px;\" href=\"https://www.carecredit.com/go/762HNB/bb3poscustacqbtnclk08132020/?dtc=Ds5X&amp;promocode=CLT/\"><img style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https://www.carecredit.com/sites/pc/image/carecredit_button_applynow_280x100_a_v1.jpg\" width=\"275\" /></a>\n<h4><em>Regenerative Orthopedics Can Stop Back Pain</em></h4>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What’s the solution? The degenerative condition needs regenerative treatment. Regenerative Orthopedics, like Stem Cell Therapy, PRP, and Prolotherapy are all regenerative treatments that strengthen ligaments, restore normal joint motion, and regenerate joint structures. Good quality <a href=\"https://lyfebotanicals.com/health/turmeric-back-pain/\">supplements</a>, like turmeric, which can aid in the healing process, are also of benefit.</span>\n\n<b>Ligaments Are Structures that Provide Stability to the Joint</b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned earlier, the most common cause of unresolved back pain is spinal instability, due to weakened and stretched-out ligaments. Ligaments are very important for the stability of the spine and for proper motion. In fact, they are some of the main stabilizing structures for the joint. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sure, those with back pain will definitely complain of muscle spasms and tightness, because muscles help with stability too. But muscles will spasm because they are overcompensating for the inability of the injured ligaments to keep the spine in place. Treatments that relieve muscle spasms will give temporary reprieve of the spasms. But they will not address the ligament weakness. Instability and pain will continue because the ligaments are unable to hold the adjacent bones of the spine together properly.</span>\n\n<b>How Can You Stop Back Pain?</b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each year, thousands and thousands of people are disabled due to some type of painful back condition. Back pain is actually one of the main reasons people come to see us at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>. By the time they come to see us, they have usually tried numerous types of pills, treatments, and even surgery. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But they are in our office because the pain has not stopped!</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> That’s because these other treatments are only short-lived and because they only provide temporary relief. Even surgical treatments end up with poor rates of success. Surgery may emphasize the treatment of the disc, for example, but it misses treating the ligament injury which is the originating source of the pain. So the pain continues.</span>\n<h3>Ligaments Can Refer Pain Too</h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The places where the ligaments attach to the bones are full of nerves, which elicit pain when stretched out or injured. Injured ligaments can send out referral pain down the back of the leg and even to the foot. They can also refer pain to the groin and pelvic floor. If weak ligaments exist, the physician knowledgeable in examination techniques can diagnose instability during the physical examination with varied maneuvers and positioning. Even palpating, or pressing with the thumb at the ligament attachments will elicit pain indicating ligament laxity.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Back pain is one of the easiest conditions to treat with Regenerative Orthopedics. Most often, the pain is located in the lower back, where the vertebrae of the lumbar spine meet the pelvis. Four structures adjoin there in a pretty small area, with all of it held together by ligaments, connecting the sacrum to the sides of the iliac crest and the ilium, while the lower part of the lumbar spine connects to the sacrum. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regenerative Orthopedics to the ligaments in this area strengthens the ligaments and their connecting attachments, making the whole area stronger, more stable, and alleviating the pain. Treatment to the back results in a high rate of improvement, with increased functional abilities, a return to desired activities and exercise, and a reduction and usually the elimination of the need for pain medication. </span>\n\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Stop Back Pain with Regenerative Orthopedics','','inherit','closed','closed','','2760-autosave-v1','','','2021-06-18 21:45:38','2021-06-18 21:45:38','',2760,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2760-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4061,9,'2020-09-01 01:58:59','2020-09-01 01:58:59','<h4>Stop Back Pain and the Endless Cycle of Chasing Symptoms</h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So many people suffer with back pain, stuck in a cycle of pain medications, hours of therapy appointments, more prescription medications, over the counter medications, supplements, and more therapy. Only to continue to suffer from continued back pain. The cycle is an attempt to manage the pain. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might think, “Of course, I want to manage the pain!” But what if there is a better way, and one that actually corrects the back pain problem. Regenerative Orthopedics can stop back pain and the cycle because it repairs the underlying source of pain. Since it treats at the source, it ends up resolving the pain.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Chasing symptoms keeps the sufferer in the pain cycle. Correcting the problems with Regenerative Orthopedics can stop back pain and the endless cycle!</span>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n\r\n<b>What Is the Reason Behind Most Back Pain?</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since back pain is so common and a leading cause of disability, it is important to look at the reason for it. The underlying cause of most back pain issues is </span><b><i>spinal instability</i></b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is spinal instability you might ask? When you bend and twist and tweak your back, you injure soft tissue, like muscle and ligaments. Muscles have a great blood supply, so they heal quickly. Ligaments have a poor blood supply, and take quite a while to heal. In fact, they heal quite poorly. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unhealed ligaments are weak and lax, similar to stretched out rubber bands. Ligaments connect bone to bone. So if the ligaments are weak, then the bone connection will be weak and wobbly. That bone connection or joint is then unstable. </span>\r\n<h3>The Vertebral Spine</h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The vertebral bones in the back make up the spine. So when the ligaments in the spine are weak or wobbly, that makes for spinal instability. When these ligaments remain unhealed, the problem gets worse and worse. The ligaments get more lax and the spine becomes more unstable. You can imagine that if the joints of the spine become wobbly, that the bony structures will have difficulty moving like they should. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When motion in the vertebral joint connections stops being smooth, the abnormal motion causes the joint structures to degenerate. Instability and abnormal joint motion is behind all types of painful back conditions. Painful problems like bulging discs, arthritis, sciatica, and degenerative joint disease can result from abnormal motion in the spine.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The underlying problem is ligament weakness, which creates the abnormal joint motion that will eventually damage the joint structures and elicit pain. Pain pills aren’t able to fix the weakened ligaments. And cortisone makes soft tissue weaker. So even if these things provide some short-term relief, they will eventually worsen the problem in the long run. Massage can’t strengthen weakened ligaments either.</span>\r\n<h4><em>Regenerative Orthopedics Can Stop Back Pain</em></h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What’s the solution? The degenerative condition needs a regenerative treatment. Regenerative Orthopedics, like Stem Cell Therapy, PRP, and Prolotherapy are all regenerative treatments that strengthen ligaments, restore normal joint motion, and regenerate joint structures.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Ligaments Are Structures that Provide Stability to the Joint</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned earlier, the most common cause of unresolved back pain is spinal instability, due to weakened and stretched out ligaments. Ligaments are very important for stability of the spine and for proper motion. In fact, they are some of the main stabilizing structure for the joint. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sure, those with back pain will definitely complain of muscle spasms and tightness, because muscles help with stability too. But muscles will spasm because they are overcompensating for the inability of the injured ligaments to keep the spine in place. Treatments that relieve muscle spasms will give temporary reprieve of the spasms. But they will not address the ligament weakness. Instability and pain will continue, because the ligaments are unable to hold the adjacent bones of the spine together properly.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>How Can You Stop Back Pain?</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each year, thousands and thousands of people are disabled due to some type of painful back condition. Back pain is actually one of the main reasons people come to see us at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>. By the time they come to see us, they have usually tried numerous types of pills, treatments, and even surgery. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But they are in our office because the pain has not stopped!</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> That’s because these other treatments are only short-lived and because they only provide temporary relief. Even surgical treatments end up with poor rates of success. Surgery may emphasize treatment of the disc, for example, but it misses treating the ligament injury which is the originating source of the pain. So pain continues.</span>\r\n<h3>Ligaments Can Refer Pain Too</h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The places where the ligaments attach to the bones are full of nerves, which elicit pain when stretched out or injured. Injured ligaments can send out referral pain down the back of the leg and even to the foot. They can also refer pain into the groin and pelvic floor. If weak ligaments exist, the physician knowledgeable in examination techniques can diagnose instability during the physical examination with varied maneuvers and positioning. Even palpating, or pressing with the thumb at the ligament attachments will elicit pain indicating ligament laxity.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Back pain is one of the easiest conditions to treat with Regenerative Orthopedics. Most often, the pain is located in the lower back, where the vertebrae of the lumbar spine meet the pelvis. Four structures adjoin there in a pretty small area, with all of it held together by ligaments, connecting the sacrum to the sides of the iliac crest and the ilium, while the lower part of the lumbar spine connects to the sacrum. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regenerative Orthopedics to the ligaments in this area strengthens the ligaments and their connecting attachments, making the whole area stronger, more stable, and alleviating the pain. Treatment to the back results in a high rate of improvement, with increased functional abilities, a return to desired activities and exercise, and a reduction and usually the elimination of the need for pain medication.</span>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Stop Back Pain with Regenerative Orthopedics','','inherit','closed','closed','','2760-revision-v1','','','2020-09-01 01:58:59','2020-09-01 01:58:59','',2760,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2760-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4062,9,'2020-09-01 18:03:08','2020-09-01 18:03:08','<h3><strong>Stroke As a Major Cause of Disability</strong></h3>\r\nAccording to a report from the World Health Organization [<a class=\"ref-link\" href=\"https://www.intechopen.com/books/new-insight-into-cerebrovascular-diseases-an-updated-comprehensive-review/rehabilitation-strategies-and-key-related-mechanisms-involved-in-stroke-recovery#B1\" data-ref-style=\"bibr\">1</a>], approximately 15 million people experience a stroke each year globally. And stroke is the third leading cause of death after heart disease and cancer, and a major cause of disability. With the aging of the American population and as obesity increases, more strokes are occurring: strokes occur in more than 795,000 U.S. citizens per year and result in 140,000 deaths with 77% of them first-time.<a href=\"https://franklinpierce.edu/about/Showcase2020/Projects/TherapyStrokeRehab-Ostrander.pdf\">[2] </a>In this article, we will look at how surgery can cause strokes.\r\n<h3><em>What Does the American Heart Association Say About Stroke?</em></h3>\r\nThe American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association have issued new guidelines aimed at reducing the incidence of stroke. Identifying lifestyle as having had the biggest impact on preventing stroke, the new guidelines urge not smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising and eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, and maintaining healthy levels of cholesterol and blood pressure.\r\n\r\n<strong>Does Anyone Even Think About the Whether Surgery Can Cause Strokes?</strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People often choose surgery without understanding the risks or potential long-term results of the surgery. When considering surgery, people may think about the recovery time, the cost incurred, and the loss of work hours. And they may even wonder if they really want an artificial joint or if they are up to dealing with the pain involved in the surgery. <strong><em>But does anyone think there may be a risk of stroke surrounding surgery?</em></strong> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strokes are a risk factor that is discussed when people face heart surgery, because of the possibility of blood clots during the bypass and all of the manipulation of blood vessels. But what about during other surgeries that are lower risk surgeries? Evidence shows that strokes occur in those without heart conditions too. And they can happen to people who are not considered high risk and to those who had no symptoms before surgery. </span>\r\n\r\n<b>What Does the Research About Surgery and Strokes?</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\'s take a look at the findings from several research studies that investigate the peri-operative stroke risk. Why? Because we want people to be educated. And they want to fully explore their options before choosing an elective surgery. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peri-operative stroke refers to a stroke that occurs during surgery or within 30 days after surgery.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An article in the journal, “Lancet” <a href=\"https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(19)31795-7/fulltext\">[3]</a> investigated the occurrence of strokes in people who did not have stroke symptoms before the surgery. They also looked into the rate of cognitive decline after surgery. The study included 12 academic centers and 1114 people over a three year period. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What were the results? The researchers found that 78 people, or 7%, had a stroke.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> What about cognitive decline? A third of those who did not have a stroke was shown to have cognitive decline. So, what does all that mean? <strong>There is a risk of stroke and problems with deteriorating brain function in 1 out of 14 people who have elective surgery, even if they were not high risk, to begin with. </strong></span>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>So, the research does say that surgery can cause stroke</strong></em>s.\r\n<h4>What Type of Surgery is High Risk?</h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stroke really is a possible complication in surgeries that don’t involve the heart or neurological system. The risk increases in people over 65. Plus, the risk of death is higher for those who have a peri-operative stroke. In the journal, “Anesthesiology,”<a href=\"https://anesthesiology.pubs.asahq.org/article.aspx?articleid=1933494\">[4]</a> the researchers investigated specific things that increased the risk of stroke from surgery in the non-cardiac and non-neurological cases. They looked at all different types of surgeries, including hip replacements, biopsies, hernia repair, arthroscopies, and knee repairs. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This study found three types of surgeries with the highest risk, which included hip replacement, removal of part of the intestine, and removal of part of the lung.  Other specifics that increase risk included older age, kidney disease, COPD, tobacco use, and elevated blood pressure. For those who do experience a peri-operative stroke, the chance of dying within 30 days of the surgery is increased by 8 times. In this particular study, 229 of 173,028 people had a stroke during non-cardiac and non-neurologic surgery.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>What about Surgery and Anesthesia, and the Relationship to Stroke Risk?</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another study in the journal “Anesthesia”<a href=\"https://anesthesiology.pubs.asahq.org/article.aspx?articleid=1946026\">[5]</a> took a look at stroke risk from surgery and anesthesia. They studied 1,455 stroke occurrences over a 25 year period, excluding those with cardiac, vascular, neurologic, and other high-risk conditions. What did they find? They were actually surprised to find out that surgery and anesthesia themselves were a significant risk of stroke, especially considering they left out the high-risk folks with cardiac, vascular, or neurologic problems. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One more journal actually said the reason for stroke after surgery is “clear and highly predictable: </span><b>surgery.</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">”</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <a href=\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24978064/\">[6]</a>Surgery is necessary sometimes. But when there are alternatives to surgery, these options should be sought out. Keep in mind that surgery is often recommended on the basis of an MRI finding. However, these findings may not even be the cause of the pain. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We encourage you to find a practitioner who will evaluate you well, and do a complete history and examination in order to make a proper diagnosis. Frequently, structural injuries, such as ligament and tendon injuries, are the underlying source of pain. Surgery often cuts through and removes some of these structures. That actually accelerates the arthritic process, and puts you in line for more surgery.</span>\r\n<h3>Regenerative Orthopedics As An Alternative to Surgery</h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortunately, there is an alternative to surgery that is highly successful! Regenerative Orthopedics can be sought as a first-line, conservative treatment that can be tried before surgery. It is effective at relieving pain and allowing patients to return quickly to the sports, work, and activities they love. Since surgery can cause strokes, and anesthesia adds to the risk, it is great to know there is an alternative to surgery.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regenerative Orthopedics is also an excellent choice for repair of joint injuries and painful musculoskeletal joint conditions while avoiding the risk of stroke and other risks of elective surgery. If you have already had surgery, but continue to experience joint pain, Regenerative Orthopedics, like Stem Cell Therapy, PRP, and Prolotherapy is still an option for pain relief and return to function. When joint injuries are limiting your life, Regenerative Orthopedics can get you the results you want quickly, more safely, and at a dramatically lower cost than surgery.</span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n1World Health Organization. The Atlas of Heart Disease and Stroke [Internet]. Available from: http://www.who.int/cardiovascular_diseases/resources/atlas/en/[Accessed: 21 Jun 2020]\r\n\r\n2Abbott, Taylor, and Mary Elizabeth Ostrander. \"What therapies are most beneficial for stroke rehabilitation?.\"\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3Perioperative covert stroke in patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery.</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Lancet,</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2019. Doi.org/10.1016/SO140-6736(19)31795-7.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4Mashour GA, Shanks AM, Kheterpal S.Perioperative stroke, and associated mortality after noncardiac, non-neurologic surgery.</span> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anesthesiology.</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2011; </span>114<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 1289-1296.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5G</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ilbert Y. Wong, M.D.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">David O. Warner, M.D.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Darrell R. Schroeder, M.S.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kenneth P. Offord, M.S.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mark A. Warner, M.D.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">et al. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risk of surgery and anesthesia for ischemic stroke. </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anesthesiology</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. 2000; 92: 425.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6Mashour, George A. MD, Ph.D.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; Moore, Laurel E. MD; Lele, Abhijit V. MD; Robicsek, Steven A. MD; Gelb, Adrian W. MBChB</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perioperative care of patients at high risk for stroke during or after non-cardiac, non-neurologic surgery: A consensus statement from the Society for Neuroscience in Anesthesiology and Critical Care. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journal of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology.</span></i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2014; 26(4): 273–285</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.</span>','Surgery Can Cause Strokes','','inherit','closed','closed','','2697-revision-v1','','','2020-09-01 18:03:08','2020-09-01 18:03:08','',2697,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2697-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4063,9,'2020-09-01 18:04:53','2020-09-01 18:04:53','<h3><strong>Stroke As a Major Cause of Disability</strong></h3>\r\nAccording to a report from the World Health Organization [<a class=\"ref-link\" href=\"https://www.intechopen.com/books/new-insight-into-cerebrovascular-diseases-an-updated-comprehensive-review/rehabilitation-strategies-and-key-related-mechanisms-involved-in-stroke-recovery#B1\" data-ref-style=\"bibr\">1</a>], approximately 15 million people experience a stroke each year globally. And stroke is the third leading cause of death after heart disease and cancer, and a major cause of disability. With the aging of the American population and as obesity increases, more strokes are occurring: strokes occur in more than 795,000 U.S. citizens per year and result in 140,000 deaths with 77% of them first-time.<a href=\"https://franklinpierce.edu/about/Showcase2020/Projects/TherapyStrokeRehab-Ostrander.pdf\">[2] </a>In this article, we will look at how surgery can cause strokes.\r\n<h3><em>What Does the American Heart Association Say About Stroke?</em></h3>\r\nThe American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association have issued new guidelines aimed at reducing the incidence of stroke. Identifying lifestyle as having had the biggest impact on preventing stroke, the new guidelines urge not smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising and eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, and maintaining healthy levels of cholesterol and blood pressure.\r\n\r\n<strong>Does Anyone Even Think About the Whether Surgery Can Cause Strokes?</strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People often choose surgery without understanding the risks or potential long-term results of the surgery. When considering surgery, people may think about the recovery time, the cost incurred, and the loss of work hours. And they may even wonder if they really want an artificial joint or if they are up to dealing with the pain involved in the surgery. <strong><em>But does anyone think there may be a risk of stroke surrounding surgery?</em></strong> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strokes are a risk factor that is discussed when people face heart surgery, because of the possibility of blood clots during the bypass and all of the manipulation of blood vessels. But what about during other surgeries that are lower risk surgeries? Evidence shows that strokes occur in those without heart conditions too. And they can happen to people who are not considered high risk and to those who had no symptoms before surgery. </span>\r\n\r\n<b>What Does the Research About Surgery and Strokes?</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\'s take a look at the findings from several research studies that investigate the peri-operative stroke risk. Why? Because we want people to be educated. And they want to fully explore their options before choosing an elective surgery. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peri-operative stroke refers to a stroke that occurs during surgery or within 30 days after surgery.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An article in the journal, “Lancet” <a href=\"https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(19)31795-7/fulltext\">[3]</a> investigated the occurrence of strokes in people who did not have stroke symptoms before the surgery. They also looked into the rate of cognitive decline after surgery. The study included 12 academic centers and 1114 people over a three year period. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What were the results? The researchers found that 78 people, or 7%, had a stroke.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> What about cognitive decline? A third of those who did not have a stroke was shown to have cognitive decline. So, what does all that mean? <strong>There is a risk of stroke and problems with deteriorating brain function in 1 out of 14 people who have elective surgery, even if they were not high risk, to begin with. </strong></span>\r\n\r\n<em><strong>So, the research does say that surgery can cause stroke</strong></em>s.\r\n<h4>What Type of Surgery is High Risk?</h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stroke really is a possible complication in surgeries that don’t involve the heart or neurological system. The risk increases in people over 65. Plus, the risk of death is higher for those who have a peri-operative stroke. In the journal, “Anesthesiology,”<a href=\"https://anesthesiology.pubs.asahq.org/article.aspx?articleid=1933494\">[4]</a> the researchers investigated specific things that increased the risk of stroke from surgery in the non-cardiac and non-neurological cases. They looked at all different types of surgeries, including hip replacements, biopsies, hernia repair, arthroscopies, and knee repairs. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This study found three types of surgeries with the highest risk, which included hip replacement, removal of part of the intestine, and removal of part of the lung.  Other specifics that increase risk included older age, kidney disease, COPD, tobacco use, and elevated blood pressure. For those who do experience a peri-operative stroke, the chance of dying within 30 days of the surgery is increased by 8 times. In this particular study, 229 of 173,028 people had a stroke during non-cardiac and non-neurologic surgery.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>What about Surgery and Anesthesia, and the Relationship to Stroke Risk?</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another study in the journal “Anesthesia”<a href=\"https://anesthesiology.pubs.asahq.org/article.aspx?articleid=1946026\">[5]</a> took a look at stroke risk from surgery and anesthesia. They studied 1,455 stroke occurrences over a 25 year period, excluding those with cardiac, vascular, neurologic, and other high-risk conditions. What did they find? They were actually surprised to find out that surgery and anesthesia themselves were a significant risk of stroke, especially considering they left out the high-risk folks with cardiac, vascular, or neurologic problems. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One more journal actually said the reason for stroke after surgery is “clear and highly predictable: </span><b>surgery.</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">”</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <a href=\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24978064/\">[6]</a>Surgery is necessary sometimes. But when there are alternatives to surgery, these options should be sought out. Keep in mind that surgery is often recommended on the basis of an MRI finding. However, these findings may not even be the cause of the pain. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We encourage you to find a practitioner who will evaluate you well, and do a complete history and examination in order to make a proper diagnosis. Frequently, structural injuries, such as ligament and tendon injuries, are the underlying source of pain. Surgery often cuts through and removes some of these structures. That actually accelerates the arthritic process, and puts you in line for more surgery.</span>\r\n<h3>Regenerative Orthopedics As An Alternative to Surgery</h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortunately, there is an alternative to surgery that is highly successful! Regenerative Orthopedics can be sought as a first-line, conservative treatment that can be tried before surgery. It is effective at relieving pain and allowing patients to return quickly to the sports, work, and activities they love. Since surgery can cause strokes, and anesthesia adds to the risk, it is great to know there is an alternative to surgery.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regenerative Orthopedics is also an excellent choice for repair of joint injuries and painful musculoskeletal joint conditions while avoiding the risk of stroke and other risks of elective surgery. If you have already had surgery, but continue to experience joint pain, Regenerative Orthopedics, like Stem Cell Therapy, PRP, and Prolotherapy is still an option for pain relief and return to function. When joint injuries are limiting your life, Regenerative Orthopedics can get you the results you want quickly, more safely, and at a dramatically lower cost than surgery.</span>\r\n\r\n<hr />\r\n\r\n1World Health Organization. The Atlas of Heart Disease and Stroke [Internet]. Available from: http://www.who.int/cardiovascular_diseases/resources/atlas/en/[Accessed: 21 Jun 2020]\r\n\r\n2Abbott, Taylor, and Mary Elizabeth Ostrander. \"What therapies are most beneficial for stroke rehabilitation?.\"\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3Perioperative covert stroke in patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery.</span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Lancet,</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2019. Doi.org/10.1016/SO140-6736(19)31795-7.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4Mashour GA, Shanks AM, Kheterpal S.Perioperative stroke, and associated mortality after noncardiac, non-neurologic surgery.</span> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anesthesiology.</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2011; </span>114<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 1289-1296.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5G</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ilbert Y. Wong, M.D.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">David O. Warner, M.D.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Darrell R. Schroeder, M.S.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kenneth P. Offord, M.S.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mark A. Warner, M.D.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">et al. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risk of surgery and anesthesia for ischemic stroke. </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anesthesiology</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. 2000; 92: 425.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6Mashour, George A. MD, Ph.D.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; Moore, Laurel E. MD; Lele, Abhijit V. MD; Robicsek, Steven A. MD; Gelb, Adrian W. MBChB</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perioperative care of patients at high risk for stroke during or after non-cardiac, non-neurologic surgery: A consensus statement from the Society for Neuroscience in Anesthesiology and Critical Care. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journal of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology.</span></i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2014; 26(4): 273–285</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.</span>','Can Surgery Cause Strokes?','','inherit','closed','closed','','2697-revision-v1','','','2020-09-01 18:04:53','2020-09-01 18:04:53','',2697,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2697-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4065,9,'2020-09-02 17:43:42','2020-09-02 17:43:42','Hip Pain. Jan','Hip Pain. Jan','Hip Pain. Jan','inherit','open','closed','','hip-pain-jan','','','2020-09-02 17:43:42','2020-09-02 17:43:42','',2665,'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Hip-Pain.-Jan.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(4066,9,'2020-09-02 18:15:56','2020-09-02 18:15:56','<h4>Regenerative Orthopedics for Chronic, Persistent Hip Pain</h4>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main reason patients with hip pain come to OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> is to avoid hip replacement surgery. And the pain is usually due to damage caused by hip arthritis. The majority of these folks have received years of different types of treatments such as multiple cortisone injections, prescriptions for NSAIDs (which actually degenerate articular cartilage further), and other therapies that have failed to sufficiently relieve their pain. They have tried the different treatments offered by their doctor and orthopedic surgeons, only to find that they haven’t worked.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The degenerative arthritis in their hip hasn’t stopped, and their hips just aren’t functioning like they want or need them to. And now, their “ortho doc” is recommending hip replacement. But they don’t want that and are looking for a way to avoid the surgery! That\'s why they choose Regenerative Orthopedics. The treatment gives them a non-surgical option and an alternative to hip replacement surgery.</span>\n\n<b>Hip Pain and Arthritis</b>\n\n<b></b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The hip is a ball and socket joint that connects the leg to the pelvis. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has very large ligaments that work to stabilize the hip and prevent injuries. Also, the hip joint has a ring of cartilage that seals the ball and socket called the labrum. And the labrum helps to provide movement between the leg and pelvis. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overuse injuries or traumatic injuries to these various soft tissue structures damage them (ligaments, tendons, and/or hip labrum) and put into motion the arthritis cycle. As this cycle progresses, arthritis pain becomes a source of persistent and often unrelenting pain and disability, which puts a damper on </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">everyday activities. And the symptoms can make even the simplest of tasks difficult to accomplish. That is why so many people turn to Regenerative Orthopedics for Chronic Hip Pain treatment.</span>\n\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\n<h4><b>What Causes Hip Pain?</b></h4>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arthritis is the most common cause of chronic hip pain. Symptoms may include pain while driving or pain with sitting for longer periods of time. And other symptoms include limited motion in the hip, with stiffness, pain, and soreness. Have you started to waddle? Waddling is definitely something we observe in those with hip arthritis.</span>\n<h4><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arthritis, and the loss of cartilage that accompanies it, did not just happen overnight! </span></em></h4>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At some point the hip joint becomes destabilized by injury. Most of our patients can recall some type of trauma to the hip. Or even a previous hip procedure. And traumas will injure the ligaments, tendons, and labrum, which set the hip joint up to be unstable. The ongoing instability causes abnormal motion in the hip joint which wears out and promotes degeneration of the hip structures. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And when the abnormal motion is not repaired and stabilized, the arthritis cycle is encouraged. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abnormal motion leads to wear of the joint structures, which causes more abnormality in the hip motion. And that destroys the hip joint further.  </span>\n<h4><strong>How does surgery cause arthritis to worsen? </strong></h4>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In surgeries, like hip arthroscopy, the surgeon reshapes, shaves, and/or removes structures in the hip. The cutting, shaving, and scraping of the hip joint structures worsens the instability. Surgery itself stretches out the ligaments and tendons of the hip.  Just by inserting the large arthroscope into the hip stretches and weakens the ligaments and tendons. In the end, this all adds to the abnormal motion and instability of the joint. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Labral tears, femoroacetabular impingement, and hip dysplasia are a few other structural hip disorders that can cause chronic joint pain and promote ongoing joint instability. And later, the development of arthritis. Surgeons may recommend surgery for all of these conditions.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider non-surgical Regenerative Orthopedics prior to opting for surgery. </span>\n<h4><b>Regenerative Orthopedics Treats Chronic Hip Pain</b></h4>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have other treatments failed to give you the relief from pain you seek, or the return to function you once enjoyed? Regenerative Orthopedics are very successful at changing many patients lives for the better by decreasing pain and stiffness levels, boosting exercise ability, and lowering or eliminating the need for pain medication. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As with other joints, musculoskeletal pain is usually due to weakness in the ligaments, tendons and other soft tissue, like the labrum. Regenerative Orthopedics can strengthen the weak and injured soft tissue, repair the injury, and </span><b>regenerate damaged tissue, </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">which ultimately alleviates and resolves the pain.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The regenerative solutions are injected into the affected hip ligaments, tendons, labrum, and associated joint structures. This stimulates the body’s natural healing cascade to initiate repair to the area. New collagen is deposited. And since this is the material in which ligaments and tendons are made, the result is tightened and stronger soft tissue structures.</span>\n<h4><strong>Our goal at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> is for our patients to have an active, healthy, pain-free life. </strong></h4>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regenerative Orthopedic solutions are very safe, affordable options that allow you to keep working, training, and living a normal life without the need for an extended recovery process. And in cases of severe degeneration, the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy may be recommended for optimal repair and return to function.  </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you receive Regenerative Orthopedic treatments for chronic hip pain, movement will be encouraged, rather than immobilization, because movement is important, and even essential to the healing process.</span>\n<h4><b>Are You A Candidate for Regenerative Orthopedics for Chronic Hip Pain?</b></h4>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Would you like a </span><b>second opinion before you have irreversible hip surgery for your unrelenting, chronic hip pain</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?  Schedule a consultation and find out if you are a good candidate for our Regenerative Orthopedic treatments. </span><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact us today</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a consultation, or call OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> at </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[phone]</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.</span>\n\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Hip Pain Solutions','','inherit','closed','closed','','2665-autosave-v1','','','2020-09-02 18:15:56','2020-09-02 18:15:56','',2665,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2665-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4067,9,'2020-09-02 17:44:48','2020-09-02 17:44:48','Hip','Hip','Hip','inherit','open','closed','','hip','','','2020-09-02 17:44:48','2020-09-02 17:44:48','',2665,'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/hip.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4068,9,'2020-09-02 18:03:19','2020-09-02 18:03:19','[caption id=\"attachment_4067\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"522\"]<img class=\"wp-image-4067 \" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/hip-500x500.jpg\" alt=\"Hip Pain\" width=\"522\" height=\"522\" /> <strong>                                Don\'t Let Hip Pain Stop You</strong>[/caption]\r\n<h4>Regenerative Orthopedics for Chronic, Persistent Hip Pain</h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main reason patients with hip pain come to OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> is to avoid hip replacement surgery. And the pain is usually due to damage caused by hip arthritis. The majority of these folks have received years of different types of treatments such as multiple cortisone injections, prescriptions for NSAIDs (which actually degenerate articular cartilage further), and other therapies that have failed to sufficiently relieve their pain. They have tried the different treatments offered by their doctor and orthopedic surgeons, only to find that they haven’t worked.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The degenerative arthritis in their hip hasn’t stopped, and their hips just aren’t functioning like they want or need them to. And now, their “ortho doc” is recommending hip replacement. But they don’t want that and are looking for a way to avoid the surgery! Regenerative Orthopedics gives them a non-surgical option and an alternative to hip replacement surgery.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Hip Pain and Arthritis</b>\r\n\r\n<b></b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The hip is a ball and socket joint that connects the leg to the pelvis. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has very large ligaments that work to stabilize the hip and prevent injuries. The hip joint has a ring of cartilage that seals the ball and socket called the labrum. And the labrum helps to provide movement between the leg and pelvis. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overuse injuries or traumatic injuries to these various soft tissue structures damage them (ligaments, tendons, and/or hip labrum) and put into motion the arthritis cycle. As this cycle progresses, arthritis pain becomes a source of persistent and often unrelenting pain and disability, which puts a damper on </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">everyday activities. And the symptoms can make even the simplest of tasks difficult to accomplish. That is why so many people turn to Regenerative Orthopedics for Chronic Hip Pain treatment.</span>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n\r\n<b>What Causes Hip Pain?</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arthritis is the most common cause of chronic hip pain. Symptoms may include pain while driving or pain with sitting for longer periods of time. And other symptoms include limited motion in the hip, with stiffness, pain, and soreness. Have you started to waddle? Waddling is definitely something we observe in those with hip arthritis.</span>\r\n<h4><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arthritis, and the loss of cartilage that accompanies it, did not just happen overnight! </span></em></h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At some point the hip joint was destabilized by injury. Most of our patients can recall some type of trauma to the hip. Or even a previous hip procedure. Traumas will injure the ligaments, tendons, and labrum, which set the hip joint up to be unstable. The ongoing instability causes abnormal motion in the hip joint which wears out and promotes degeneration of the hip structures. And this instability in the hip joint encourages the arthritis cycle when it is not repaired and stabilized. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abnormal motion leads to wear of the joint structures, which causes more abnormality in the hip motion. And that destroys the hip joint further.  </span>\r\n<h4><strong>How does surgery cause arthritis to worsen? </strong></h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In surgeries, like hip arthroscopy, the surgeon reshapes, shaves, and/or removes structures in the hip. The cutting, shaving, and scraping of the hip joint structures worsens the instability. Surgery itself stretches out the ligaments and tendons of the hip.  Just by inserting the large arthroscope into the hip stretches and weakens the ligaments and tendons. In the end, this all adds to the abnormal motion and instability of the joint. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Labral tears, femoroacetabular impingement, and hip dysplasia are a few other structural hip disorders that can cause chronic joint pain and promote ongoing joint instability. And later, the development of arthritis. Surgeons may recommend surgery for all of these conditions. But conservative, non-surgical options, including Regenerative Orthopedics, should be considered prior to opting for surgery. </span>\r\n\r\n<b>How Regenerative Orthopedics Is Used To Treat Chronic Hip Pain</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have other treatments failed to give you the relief from pain you seek, or the return to function you once enjoyed? Regenerative Orthopedics are very successful at changing many patients lives for the better by decreasing pain and stiffness levels, boosting exercise ability, and lowering or eliminating the need for pain medication. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As with other joints, musculoskeletal pain is usually due to weakness in the ligaments, tendons and other soft tissue, like the labrum. Regenerative Orthopedics can strengthen the weak and injured soft tissue, repair the injury, and </span><b>regenerate damaged tissue, </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">which ultimately alleviates and resolves the pain.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The regenerative solutions are injected into the affected hip ligaments, tendons, labrum, and associated joint structures. This stimulates the body’s natural healing cascade to initiate repair to the area. New collagen is deposited. And since this is the material in which ligaments and tendons are made, the result is tightened and stronger soft tissue structures.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our goal at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> is for our patients to have an active, healthy, pain-free life. Regenerative Orthopedic solutions are very safe, affordable options that allow you to keep working, training, and living a normal life without the need for an extended recovery process. In cases of severe degeneration, the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy may be recommended for optimal repair and return to function.  </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you receive Regenerative Orthopedic treatments for chronic hip pain, movement will be encouraged, rather than immobilization, because movement is important, and even essential to the healing process.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Are You A Candidate for Regenerative Orthopedics for Chronic Hip Pain?</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Would you like a </span><b>second opinion before you have irreversible hip surgery for your unrelenting, chronic hip pain</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?  Schedule a consultation and find out if you are a good candidate for our Regenerative Orthopedic treatments. </span><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact us today</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a consultation, or call OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> at </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[phone]</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.</span>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Hip Pain Solutions','','inherit','closed','closed','','2665-revision-v1','','','2020-09-02 18:03:19','2020-09-02 18:03:19','',2665,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2665-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4069,9,'2020-09-02 18:05:12','2020-09-02 18:05:12','[caption id=\"attachment_4067\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"522\"]That<img class=\"wp-image-4067 \" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/hip-500x500.jpg\" alt=\"Hip Pain\" width=\"522\" height=\"522\" /> <strong>                                Don\'t Let Hip Pain Stop You</strong>[/caption]\r\n<h4>Regenerative Orthopedics for Chronic, Persistent Hip Pain</h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main reason patients with hip pain come to OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> is to avoid hip replacement surgery. And the pain is usually due to damage caused by hip arthritis. The majority of these folks have received years of different types of treatments such as multiple cortisone injections, prescriptions for NSAIDs (which actually degenerate articular cartilage further), and other therapies that have failed to sufficiently relieve their pain. They have tried the different treatments offered by their doctor and orthopedic surgeons, only to find that they haven’t worked.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The degenerative arthritis in their hip hasn’t stopped, and their hips just aren’t functioning like they want or need them to. And now, their “ortho doc” is recommending hip replacement. But they don’t want that and are looking for a way to avoid the surgery! That\'s why they choose Regenerative Orthopedics. The treatment gives them a non-surgical option and an alternative to hip replacement surgery.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Hip Pain and Arthritis</b>\r\n\r\n<b></b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The hip is a ball and socket joint that connects the leg to the pelvis. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has very large ligaments that work to stabilize the hip and prevent injuries. Also, the hip joint has a ring of cartilage that seals the ball and socket called the labrum. And the labrum helps to provide movement between the leg and pelvis. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overuse injuries or traumatic injuries to these various soft tissue structures damage them (ligaments, tendons, and/or hip labrum) and put into motion the arthritis cycle. As this cycle progresses, arthritis pain becomes a source of persistent and often unrelenting pain and disability, which puts a damper on </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">everyday activities. And the symptoms can make even the simplest of tasks difficult to accomplish. That is why so many people turn to Regenerative Orthopedics for Chronic Hip Pain treatment.</span>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n\r\n<b>What Causes Hip Pain?</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arthritis is the most common cause of chronic hip pain. Symptoms may include pain while driving or pain with sitting for longer periods of time. And other symptoms include limited motion in the hip, with stiffness, pain, and soreness. Have you started to waddle? Waddling is definitely something we observe in those with hip arthritis.</span>\r\n<h4><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arthritis, and the loss of cartilage that accompanies it, did not just happen overnight! </span></em></h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At some point the hip joint was destabilized by injury. Most of our patients can recall some type of trauma to the hip. Or even a previous hip procedure. Traumas will injure the ligaments, tendons, and labrum, which set the hip joint up to be unstable. The ongoing instability causes abnormal motion in the hip joint which wears out and promotes degeneration of the hip structures. And this instability in the hip joint encourages the arthritis cycle when it is not repaired and stabilized. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abnormal motion leads to wear of the joint structures, which causes more abnormality in the hip motion. And that destroys the hip joint further.  </span>\r\n<h4><strong>How does surgery cause arthritis to worsen? </strong></h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In surgeries, like hip arthroscopy, the surgeon reshapes, shaves, and/or removes structures in the hip. The cutting, shaving, and scraping of the hip joint structures worsens the instability. Surgery itself stretches out the ligaments and tendons of the hip.  Just by inserting the large arthroscope into the hip stretches and weakens the ligaments and tendons. In the end, this all adds to the abnormal motion and instability of the joint. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Labral tears, femoroacetabular impingement, and hip dysplasia are a few other structural hip disorders that can cause chronic joint pain and promote ongoing joint instability. And later, the development of arthritis. Surgeons may recommend surgery for all of these conditions. But conservative, non-surgical options, including Regenerative Orthopedics, should be considered prior to opting for surgery. </span>\r\n\r\n<b>How Regenerative Orthopedics Is Used To Treat Chronic Hip Pain</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have other treatments failed to give you the relief from pain you seek, or the return to function you once enjoyed? Regenerative Orthopedics are very successful at changing many patients lives for the better by decreasing pain and stiffness levels, boosting exercise ability, and lowering or eliminating the need for pain medication. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As with other joints, musculoskeletal pain is usually due to weakness in the ligaments, tendons and other soft tissue, like the labrum. Regenerative Orthopedics can strengthen the weak and injured soft tissue, repair the injury, and </span><b>regenerate damaged tissue, </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">which ultimately alleviates and resolves the pain.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The regenerative solutions are injected into the affected hip ligaments, tendons, labrum, and associated joint structures. This stimulates the body’s natural healing cascade to initiate repair to the area. New collagen is deposited. And since this is the material in which ligaments and tendons are made, the result is tightened and stronger soft tissue structures.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our goal at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> is for our patients to have an active, healthy, pain-free life. Regenerative Orthopedic solutions are very safe, affordable options that allow you to keep working, training, and living a normal life without the need for an extended recovery process. In cases of severe degeneration, the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy may be recommended for optimal repair and return to function.  </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you receive Regenerative Orthopedic treatments for chronic hip pain, movement will be encouraged, rather than immobilization, because movement is important, and even essential to the healing process.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Are You A Candidate for Regenerative Orthopedics for Chronic Hip Pain?</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Would you like a </span><b>second opinion before you have irreversible hip surgery for your unrelenting, chronic hip pain</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?  Schedule a consultation and find out if you are a good candidate for our Regenerative Orthopedic treatments. </span><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact us today</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a consultation, or call OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> at </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[phone]</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.</span>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Hip Pain Solutions','','inherit','closed','closed','','2665-revision-v1','','','2020-09-02 18:05:12','2020-09-02 18:05:12','',2665,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2665-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4070,9,'2020-09-02 18:05:59','2020-09-02 18:05:59','[caption id=\"attachment_4067\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"522\"]<img class=\"wp-image-4067 \" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/hip-500x500.jpg\" alt=\"Hip Pain\" width=\"522\" height=\"522\" /> <strong>                                Don\'t Let Hip Pain Stop You</strong>[/caption]\r\n<h4>Regenerative Orthopedics for Chronic, Persistent Hip Pain</h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main reason patients with hip pain come to OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> is to avoid hip replacement surgery. And the pain is usually due to damage caused by hip arthritis. The majority of these folks have received years of different types of treatments such as multiple cortisone injections, prescriptions for NSAIDs (which actually degenerate articular cartilage further), and other therapies that have failed to sufficiently relieve their pain. They have tried the different treatments offered by their doctor and orthopedic surgeons, only to find that they haven’t worked.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The degenerative arthritis in their hip hasn’t stopped, and their hips just aren’t functioning like they want or need them to. And now, their “ortho doc” is recommending hip replacement. But they don’t want that and are looking for a way to avoid the surgery! That\'s why they choose Regenerative Orthopedics. The treatment gives them a non-surgical option and an alternative to hip replacement surgery.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Hip Pain and Arthritis</b>\r\n\r\n<b></b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The hip is a ball and socket joint that connects the leg to the pelvis. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has very large ligaments that work to stabilize the hip and prevent injuries. Also, the hip joint has a ring of cartilage that seals the ball and socket called the labrum. And the labrum helps to provide movement between the leg and pelvis. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overuse injuries or traumatic injuries to these various soft tissue structures damage them (ligaments, tendons, and/or hip labrum) and put into motion the arthritis cycle. As this cycle progresses, arthritis pain becomes a source of persistent and often unrelenting pain and disability, which puts a damper on </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">everyday activities. And the symptoms can make even the simplest of tasks difficult to accomplish. That is why so many people turn to Regenerative Orthopedics for Chronic Hip Pain treatment.</span>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n\r\n<b>What Causes Hip Pain?</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arthritis is the most common cause of chronic hip pain. Symptoms may include pain while driving or pain with sitting for longer periods of time. And other symptoms include limited motion in the hip, with stiffness, pain, and soreness. Have you started to waddle? Waddling is definitely something we observe in those with hip arthritis.</span>\r\n<h4><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arthritis, and the loss of cartilage that accompanies it, did not just happen overnight! </span></em></h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At some point the hip joint was destabilized by injury. Most of our patients can recall some type of trauma to the hip. Or even a previous hip procedure. And traumas will injure the ligaments, tendons, and labrum, which set the hip joint up to be unstable. The ongoing instability causes abnormal motion in the hip joint which wears out and promotes degeneration of the hip structures. And this instability in the hip joint encourages the arthritis cycle when it is not repaired and stabilized. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abnormal motion leads to wear of the joint structures, which causes more abnormality in the hip motion. And that destroys the hip joint further.  </span>\r\n<h4><strong>How does surgery cause arthritis to worsen? </strong></h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In surgeries, like hip arthroscopy, the surgeon reshapes, shaves, and/or removes structures in the hip. The cutting, shaving, and scraping of the hip joint structures worsens the instability. Surgery itself stretches out the ligaments and tendons of the hip.  Just by inserting the large arthroscope into the hip stretches and weakens the ligaments and tendons. In the end, this all adds to the abnormal motion and instability of the joint. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Labral tears, femoroacetabular impingement, and hip dysplasia are a few other structural hip disorders that can cause chronic joint pain and promote ongoing joint instability. And later, the development of arthritis. Surgeons may recommend surgery for all of these conditions. But conservative, non-surgical options, including Regenerative Orthopedics, should be considered prior to opting for surgery. </span>\r\n\r\n<b>How Regenerative Orthopedics Is Used To Treat Chronic Hip Pain</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have other treatments failed to give you the relief from pain you seek, or the return to function you once enjoyed? Regenerative Orthopedics are very successful at changing many patients lives for the better by decreasing pain and stiffness levels, boosting exercise ability, and lowering or eliminating the need for pain medication. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As with other joints, musculoskeletal pain is usually due to weakness in the ligaments, tendons and other soft tissue, like the labrum. Regenerative Orthopedics can strengthen the weak and injured soft tissue, repair the injury, and </span><b>regenerate damaged tissue, </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">which ultimately alleviates and resolves the pain.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The regenerative solutions are injected into the affected hip ligaments, tendons, labrum, and associated joint structures. This stimulates the body’s natural healing cascade to initiate repair to the area. New collagen is deposited. And since this is the material in which ligaments and tendons are made, the result is tightened and stronger soft tissue structures.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our goal at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> is for our patients to have an active, healthy, pain-free life. Regenerative Orthopedic solutions are very safe, affordable options that allow you to keep working, training, and living a normal life without the need for an extended recovery process. In cases of severe degeneration, the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy may be recommended for optimal repair and return to function.  </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you receive Regenerative Orthopedic treatments for chronic hip pain, movement will be encouraged, rather than immobilization, because movement is important, and even essential to the healing process.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Are You A Candidate for Regenerative Orthopedics for Chronic Hip Pain?</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Would you like a </span><b>second opinion before you have irreversible hip surgery for your unrelenting, chronic hip pain</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?  Schedule a consultation and find out if you are a good candidate for our Regenerative Orthopedic treatments. </span><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact us today</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a consultation, or call OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> at </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[phone]</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.</span>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Hip Pain Solutions','','inherit','closed','closed','','2665-revision-v1','','','2020-09-02 18:05:59','2020-09-02 18:05:59','',2665,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2665-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4071,9,'2020-09-02 18:08:54','2020-09-02 18:08:54','<h4>Regenerative Orthopedics for Chronic, Persistent Hip Pain</h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main reason patients with hip pain come to OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> is to avoid hip replacement surgery. And the pain is usually due to damage caused by hip arthritis. The majority of these folks have received years of different types of treatments such as multiple cortisone injections, prescriptions for NSAIDs (which actually degenerate articular cartilage further), and other therapies that have failed to sufficiently relieve their pain. They have tried the different treatments offered by their doctor and orthopedic surgeons, only to find that they haven’t worked.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The degenerative arthritis in their hip hasn’t stopped, and their hips just aren’t functioning like they want or need them to. And now, their “ortho doc” is recommending hip replacement. But they don’t want that and are looking for a way to avoid the surgery! That\'s why they choose Regenerative Orthopedics. The treatment gives them a non-surgical option and an alternative to hip replacement surgery.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Hip Pain and Arthritis</b>\r\n\r\n<b></b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The hip is a ball and socket joint that connects the leg to the pelvis. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has very large ligaments that work to stabilize the hip and prevent injuries. Also, the hip joint has a ring of cartilage that seals the ball and socket called the labrum. And the labrum helps to provide movement between the leg and pelvis. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overuse injuries or traumatic injuries to these various soft tissue structures damage them (ligaments, tendons, and/or hip labrum) and put into motion the arthritis cycle. As this cycle progresses, arthritis pain becomes a source of persistent and often unrelenting pain and disability, which puts a damper on </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">everyday activities. And the symptoms can make even the simplest of tasks difficult to accomplish. That is why so many people turn to Regenerative Orthopedics for Chronic Hip Pain treatment.</span>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n\r\n<b>What Causes Hip Pain?</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arthritis is the most common cause of chronic hip pain. Symptoms may include pain while driving or pain with sitting for longer periods of time. And other symptoms include limited motion in the hip, with stiffness, pain, and soreness. Have you started to waddle? Waddling is definitely something we observe in those with hip arthritis.</span>\r\n<h4><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arthritis, and the loss of cartilage that accompanies it, did not just happen overnight! </span></em></h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At some point the hip joint becomes destabilized by injury. Most of our patients can recall some type of trauma to the hip. Or even a previous hip procedure. And traumas will injure the ligaments, tendons, and labrum, which set the hip joint up to be unstable. The ongoing instability causes abnormal motion in the hip joint which wears out and promotes degeneration of the hip structures. And this instability in the hip joint encourages the arthritis cycle when it is not repaired and stabilized. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abnormal motion leads to wear of the joint structures, which causes more abnormality in the hip motion. And that destroys the hip joint further.  </span>\r\n<h4><strong>How does surgery cause arthritis to worsen? </strong></h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In surgeries, like hip arthroscopy, the surgeon reshapes, shaves, and/or removes structures in the hip. The cutting, shaving, and scraping of the hip joint structures worsens the instability. Surgery itself stretches out the ligaments and tendons of the hip.  Just by inserting the large arthroscope into the hip stretches and weakens the ligaments and tendons. In the end, this all adds to the abnormal motion and instability of the joint. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Labral tears, femoroacetabular impingement, and hip dysplasia are a few other structural hip disorders that can cause chronic joint pain and promote ongoing joint instability. And later, the development of arthritis. Surgeons may recommend surgery for all of these conditions. But conservative, non-surgical options, including Regenerative Orthopedics, should be considered prior to opting for surgery. </span>\r\n\r\n<b>How Regenerative Orthopedics Is Used To Treat Chronic Hip Pain</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have other treatments failed to give you the relief from pain you seek, or the return to function you once enjoyed? Regenerative Orthopedics are very successful at changing many patients lives for the better by decreasing pain and stiffness levels, boosting exercise ability, and lowering or eliminating the need for pain medication. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As with other joints, musculoskeletal pain is usually due to weakness in the ligaments, tendons and other soft tissue, like the labrum. Regenerative Orthopedics can strengthen the weak and injured soft tissue, repair the injury, and </span><b>regenerate damaged tissue, </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">which ultimately alleviates and resolves the pain.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The regenerative solutions are injected into the affected hip ligaments, tendons, labrum, and associated joint structures. This stimulates the body’s natural healing cascade to initiate repair to the area. New collagen is deposited. And since this is the material in which ligaments and tendons are made, the result is tightened and stronger soft tissue structures.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our goal at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> is for our patients to have an active, healthy, pain-free life. Regenerative Orthopedic solutions are very safe, affordable options that allow you to keep working, training, and living a normal life without the need for an extended recovery process. And in cases of severe degeneration, the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy may be recommended for optimal repair and return to function.  </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you receive Regenerative Orthopedic treatments for chronic hip pain, movement will be encouraged, rather than immobilization, because movement is important, and even essential to the healing process.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Are You A Candidate for Regenerative Orthopedics for Chronic Hip Pain?</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Would you like a </span><b>second opinion before you have irreversible hip surgery for your unrelenting, chronic hip pain</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?  Schedule a consultation and find out if you are a good candidate for our Regenerative Orthopedic treatments. </span><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact us today</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a consultation, or call OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> at </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[phone]</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.</span>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Hip Pain Solutions','','inherit','closed','closed','','2665-revision-v1','','','2020-09-02 18:08:54','2020-09-02 18:08:54','',2665,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2665-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4072,9,'2020-09-02 18:13:10','2020-09-02 18:13:10','<h4>Regenerative Orthopedics for Chronic, Persistent Hip Pain</h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main reason patients with hip pain come to OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> is to avoid hip replacement surgery. And the pain is usually due to damage caused by hip arthritis. The majority of these folks have received years of different types of treatments such as multiple cortisone injections, prescriptions for NSAIDs (which actually degenerate articular cartilage further), and other therapies that have failed to sufficiently relieve their pain. They have tried the different treatments offered by their doctor and orthopedic surgeons, only to find that they haven’t worked.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The degenerative arthritis in their hip hasn’t stopped, and their hips just aren’t functioning like they want or need them to. And now, their “ortho doc” is recommending hip replacement. But they don’t want that and are looking for a way to avoid the surgery! That\'s why they choose Regenerative Orthopedics. The treatment gives them a non-surgical option and an alternative to hip replacement surgery.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Hip Pain and Arthritis</b>\r\n\r\n<b></b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The hip is a ball and socket joint that connects the leg to the pelvis. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has very large ligaments that work to stabilize the hip and prevent injuries. Also, the hip joint has a ring of cartilage that seals the ball and socket called the labrum. And the labrum helps to provide movement between the leg and pelvis. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overuse injuries or traumatic injuries to these various soft tissue structures damage them (ligaments, tendons, and/or hip labrum) and put into motion the arthritis cycle. As this cycle progresses, arthritis pain becomes a source of persistent and often unrelenting pain and disability, which puts a damper on </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">everyday activities. And the symptoms can make even the simplest of tasks difficult to accomplish. That is why so many people turn to Regenerative Orthopedics for Chronic Hip Pain treatment.</span>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n\r\n<b>What Causes Hip Pain?</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arthritis is the most common cause of chronic hip pain. Symptoms may include pain while driving or pain with sitting for longer periods of time. And other symptoms include limited motion in the hip, with stiffness, pain, and soreness. Have you started to waddle? Waddling is definitely something we observe in those with hip arthritis.</span>\r\n<h4><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arthritis, and the loss of cartilage that accompanies it, did not just happen overnight! </span></em></h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At some point the hip joint becomes destabilized by injury. Most of our patients can recall some type of trauma to the hip. Or even a previous hip procedure. And traumas will injure the ligaments, tendons, and labrum, which set the hip joint up to be unstable. The ongoing instability causes abnormal motion in the hip joint which wears out and promotes degeneration of the hip structures. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And when the abnormal motion is not repaired and stabilized, the arthritis cycle is encouraged. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abnormal motion leads to wear of the joint structures, which causes more abnormality in the hip motion. And that destroys the hip joint further.  </span>\r\n<h4><strong>How does surgery cause arthritis to worsen? </strong></h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In surgeries, like hip arthroscopy, the surgeon reshapes, shaves, and/or removes structures in the hip. The cutting, shaving, and scraping of the hip joint structures worsens the instability. Surgery itself stretches out the ligaments and tendons of the hip.  Just by inserting the large arthroscope into the hip stretches and weakens the ligaments and tendons. In the end, this all adds to the abnormal motion and instability of the joint. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Labral tears, femoroacetabular impingement, and hip dysplasia are a few other structural hip disorders that can cause chronic joint pain and promote ongoing joint instability. And later, the development of arthritis. Surgeons may recommend surgery for all of these conditions.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider non-surgical Regenerative Orthopedics prior to opting for surgery. </span>\r\n\r\n<b>How Regenerative Orthopedics Is Used To Treat Chronic Hip Pain</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have other treatments failed to give you the relief from pain you seek, or the return to function you once enjoyed? Regenerative Orthopedics are very successful at changing many patients lives for the better by decreasing pain and stiffness levels, boosting exercise ability, and lowering or eliminating the need for pain medication. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As with other joints, musculoskeletal pain is usually due to weakness in the ligaments, tendons and other soft tissue, like the labrum. Regenerative Orthopedics can strengthen the weak and injured soft tissue, repair the injury, and </span><b>regenerate damaged tissue, </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">which ultimately alleviates and resolves the pain.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The regenerative solutions are injected into the affected hip ligaments, tendons, labrum, and associated joint structures. This stimulates the body’s natural healing cascade to initiate repair to the area. New collagen is deposited. And since this is the material in which ligaments and tendons are made, the result is tightened and stronger soft tissue structures.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our goal at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> is for our patients to have an active, healthy, pain-free life. Regenerative Orthopedic solutions are very safe, affordable options that allow you to keep working, training, and living a normal life without the need for an extended recovery process. And in cases of severe degeneration, the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy may be recommended for optimal repair and return to function.  </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you receive Regenerative Orthopedic treatments for chronic hip pain, movement will be encouraged, rather than immobilization, because movement is important, and even essential to the healing process.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Are You A Candidate for Regenerative Orthopedics for Chronic Hip Pain?</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Would you like a </span><b>second opinion before you have irreversible hip surgery for your unrelenting, chronic hip pain</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?  Schedule a consultation and find out if you are a good candidate for our Regenerative Orthopedic treatments. </span><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact us today</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a consultation, or call OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> at </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[phone]</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.</span>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Hip Pain Solutions','','inherit','closed','closed','','2665-revision-v1','','','2020-09-02 18:13:10','2020-09-02 18:13:10','',2665,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2665-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4073,9,'2020-09-02 18:13:49','2020-09-02 18:13:49','<h4>Regenerative Orthopedics for Chronic, Persistent Hip Pain</h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main reason patients with hip pain come to OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> is to avoid hip replacement surgery. And the pain is usually due to damage caused by hip arthritis. The majority of these folks have received years of different types of treatments such as multiple cortisone injections, prescriptions for NSAIDs (which actually degenerate articular cartilage further), and other therapies that have failed to sufficiently relieve their pain. They have tried the different treatments offered by their doctor and orthopedic surgeons, only to find that they haven’t worked.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The degenerative arthritis in their hip hasn’t stopped, and their hips just aren’t functioning like they want or need them to. And now, their “ortho doc” is recommending hip replacement. But they don’t want that and are looking for a way to avoid the surgery! That\'s why they choose Regenerative Orthopedics. The treatment gives them a non-surgical option and an alternative to hip replacement surgery.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Hip Pain and Arthritis</b>\r\n\r\n<b></b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The hip is a ball and socket joint that connects the leg to the pelvis. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has very large ligaments that work to stabilize the hip and prevent injuries. Also, the hip joint has a ring of cartilage that seals the ball and socket called the labrum. And the labrum helps to provide movement between the leg and pelvis. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overuse injuries or traumatic injuries to these various soft tissue structures damage them (ligaments, tendons, and/or hip labrum) and put into motion the arthritis cycle. As this cycle progresses, arthritis pain becomes a source of persistent and often unrelenting pain and disability, which puts a damper on </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">everyday activities. And the symptoms can make even the simplest of tasks difficult to accomplish. That is why so many people turn to Regenerative Orthopedics for Chronic Hip Pain treatment.</span>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n\r\n<b>What Causes Hip Pain?</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arthritis is the most common cause of chronic hip pain. Symptoms may include pain while driving or pain with sitting for longer periods of time. And other symptoms include limited motion in the hip, with stiffness, pain, and soreness. Have you started to waddle? Waddling is definitely something we observe in those with hip arthritis.</span>\r\n<h4><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arthritis, and the loss of cartilage that accompanies it, did not just happen overnight! </span></em></h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At some point the hip joint becomes destabilized by injury. Most of our patients can recall some type of trauma to the hip. Or even a previous hip procedure. And traumas will injure the ligaments, tendons, and labrum, which set the hip joint up to be unstable. The ongoing instability causes abnormal motion in the hip joint which wears out and promotes degeneration of the hip structures. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And when the abnormal motion is not repaired and stabilized, the arthritis cycle is encouraged. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abnormal motion leads to wear of the joint structures, which causes more abnormality in the hip motion. And that destroys the hip joint further.  </span>\r\n<h4><strong>How does surgery cause arthritis to worsen? </strong></h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In surgeries, like hip arthroscopy, the surgeon reshapes, shaves, and/or removes structures in the hip. The cutting, shaving, and scraping of the hip joint structures worsens the instability. Surgery itself stretches out the ligaments and tendons of the hip.  Just by inserting the large arthroscope into the hip stretches and weakens the ligaments and tendons. In the end, this all adds to the abnormal motion and instability of the joint. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Labral tears, femoroacetabular impingement, and hip dysplasia are a few other structural hip disorders that can cause chronic joint pain and promote ongoing joint instability. And later, the development of arthritis. Surgeons may recommend surgery for all of these conditions.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider non-surgical Regenerative Orthopedics prior to opting for surgery. </span>\r\n\r\n<b>Regenerative Orthopedics Treats Chronic Hip Pain</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have other treatments failed to give you the relief from pain you seek, or the return to function you once enjoyed? Regenerative Orthopedics are very successful at changing many patients lives for the better by decreasing pain and stiffness levels, boosting exercise ability, and lowering or eliminating the need for pain medication. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As with other joints, musculoskeletal pain is usually due to weakness in the ligaments, tendons and other soft tissue, like the labrum. Regenerative Orthopedics can strengthen the weak and injured soft tissue, repair the injury, and </span><b>regenerate damaged tissue, </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">which ultimately alleviates and resolves the pain.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The regenerative solutions are injected into the affected hip ligaments, tendons, labrum, and associated joint structures. This stimulates the body’s natural healing cascade to initiate repair to the area. New collagen is deposited. And since this is the material in which ligaments and tendons are made, the result is tightened and stronger soft tissue structures.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our goal at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> is for our patients to have an active, healthy, pain-free life. Regenerative Orthopedic solutions are very safe, affordable options that allow you to keep working, training, and living a normal life without the need for an extended recovery process. And in cases of severe degeneration, the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy may be recommended for optimal repair and return to function.  </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you receive Regenerative Orthopedic treatments for chronic hip pain, movement will be encouraged, rather than immobilization, because movement is important, and even essential to the healing process.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Are You A Candidate for Regenerative Orthopedics for Chronic Hip Pain?</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Would you like a </span><b>second opinion before you have irreversible hip surgery for your unrelenting, chronic hip pain</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?  Schedule a consultation and find out if you are a good candidate for our Regenerative Orthopedic treatments. </span><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact us today</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a consultation, or call OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> at </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[phone]</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.</span>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Hip Pain Solutions','','inherit','closed','closed','','2665-revision-v1','','','2020-09-02 18:13:49','2020-09-02 18:13:49','',2665,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2665-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4074,9,'2020-09-02 18:16:08','2020-09-02 18:16:08','<h4>Regenerative Orthopedics for Chronic, Persistent Hip Pain</h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main reason patients with hip pain come to OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> is to avoid hip replacement surgery. And the pain is usually due to damage caused by hip arthritis. The majority of these folks have received years of different types of treatments such as multiple cortisone injections, prescriptions for NSAIDs (which actually degenerate articular cartilage further), and other therapies that have failed to sufficiently relieve their pain. They have tried the different treatments offered by their doctor and orthopedic surgeons, only to find that they haven’t worked.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The degenerative arthritis in their hip hasn’t stopped, and their hips just aren’t functioning like they want or need them to. And now, their “ortho doc” is recommending hip replacement. But they don’t want that and are looking for a way to avoid the surgery! That\'s why they choose Regenerative Orthopedics. The treatment gives them a non-surgical option and an alternative to hip replacement surgery.</span>\r\n<h4><b>Hip Pain and Arthritis</b></h4>\r\n<b></b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The hip is a ball and socket joint that connects the leg to the pelvis. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has very large ligaments that work to stabilize the hip and prevent injuries. Also, the hip joint has a ring of cartilage that seals the ball and socket called the labrum. And the labrum helps to provide movement between the leg and pelvis. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overuse injuries or traumatic injuries to these various soft tissue structures damage them (ligaments, tendons, and/or hip labrum) and put into motion the arthritis cycle. As this cycle progresses, arthritis pain becomes a source of persistent and often unrelenting pain and disability, which puts a damper on </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">everyday activities. And the symptoms can make even the simplest of tasks difficult to accomplish. That is why so many people turn to Regenerative Orthopedics for Chronic Hip Pain treatment.</span>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n<h4><b>What Causes Hip Pain?</b></h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arthritis is the most common cause of chronic hip pain. Symptoms may include pain while driving or pain with sitting for longer periods of time. And other symptoms include limited motion in the hip, with stiffness, pain, and soreness. Have you started to waddle? Waddling is definitely something we observe in those with hip arthritis.</span>\r\n<h4><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arthritis, and the loss of cartilage that accompanies it, did not just happen overnight! </span></em></h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At some point the hip joint becomes destabilized by injury. Most of our patients can recall some type of trauma to the hip. Or even a previous hip procedure. And traumas will injure the ligaments, tendons, and labrum, which set the hip joint up to be unstable. The ongoing instability causes abnormal motion in the hip joint which wears out and promotes degeneration of the hip structures. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And when the abnormal motion is not repaired and stabilized, the arthritis cycle is encouraged. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abnormal motion leads to wear of the joint structures, which causes more abnormality in the hip motion. And that destroys the hip joint further.  </span>\r\n<h4><strong>How does surgery cause arthritis to worsen? </strong></h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In surgeries, like hip arthroscopy, the surgeon reshapes, shaves, and/or removes structures in the hip. The cutting, shaving, and scraping of the hip joint structures worsens the instability. Surgery itself stretches out the ligaments and tendons of the hip.  Just by inserting the large arthroscope into the hip stretches and weakens the ligaments and tendons. In the end, this all adds to the abnormal motion and instability of the joint. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Labral tears, femoroacetabular impingement, and hip dysplasia are a few other structural hip disorders that can cause chronic joint pain and promote ongoing joint instability. And later, the development of arthritis. Surgeons may recommend surgery for all of these conditions.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider non-surgical Regenerative Orthopedics prior to opting for surgery. </span>\r\n<h4><b>Regenerative Orthopedics Treats Chronic Hip Pain</b></h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have other treatments failed to give you the relief from pain you seek, or the return to function you once enjoyed? Regenerative Orthopedics are very successful at changing many patients lives for the better by decreasing pain and stiffness levels, boosting exercise ability, and lowering or eliminating the need for pain medication. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As with other joints, musculoskeletal pain is usually due to weakness in the ligaments, tendons and other soft tissue, like the labrum. Regenerative Orthopedics can strengthen the weak and injured soft tissue, repair the injury, and </span><b>regenerate damaged tissue, </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">which ultimately alleviates and resolves the pain.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The regenerative solutions are injected into the affected hip ligaments, tendons, labrum, and associated joint structures. This stimulates the body’s natural healing cascade to initiate repair to the area. New collagen is deposited. And since this is the material in which ligaments and tendons are made, the result is tightened and stronger soft tissue structures.</span>\r\n<h4><strong>Our goal at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> is for our patients to have an active, healthy, pain-free life. </strong></h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regenerative Orthopedic solutions are very safe, affordable options that allow you to keep working, training, and living a normal life without the need for an extended recovery process. And in cases of severe degeneration, the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy may be recommended for optimal repair and return to function.  </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you receive Regenerative Orthopedic treatments for chronic hip pain, movement will be encouraged, rather than immobilization, because movement is important, and even essential to the healing process.</span>\r\n<h4><b>Are You A Candidate for Regenerative Orthopedics for Chronic Hip Pain?</b></h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Would you like a </span><b>second opinion before you have irreversible hip surgery for your unrelenting, chronic hip pain</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?  Schedule a consultation and find out if you are a good candidate for our Regenerative Orthopedic treatments. </span><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact us today</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a consultation, or call OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> at </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[phone]</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.</span>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Hip Pain Solutions','','inherit','closed','closed','','2665-revision-v1','','','2020-09-02 18:16:08','2020-09-02 18:16:08','',2665,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2665-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4075,9,'2020-09-02 18:19:59','2020-09-02 18:19:59','Knee Injury','Knee Injury','Knee Injury','inherit','open','closed','','knee-injury','','','2020-09-02 18:19:59','2020-09-02 18:19:59','',2650,'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/knee-injury.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(4076,9,'2020-09-02 18:35:56','2020-09-02 18:35:56','[caption id=\"attachment_4075\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"539\"]<img class=\"wp-image-4075 \" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/knee-injury-500x500.png\" alt=\"Knee Injury Treatment\" width=\"539\" height=\"539\" /> <strong>Chondromalacia Patella Can Be Treated with Prolotherapy</strong>[/caption]\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Chondromalacia Patella, the kneecap tracks abnormally making everyday activities difficult, interfering with sports, and causing knee pain. The condition is common in runners and athletes, especially in activities that involve a lot of running. And it can affect young, healthy individuals, as well as older adults. Chondromalacia patella is one of the causes of patellofemoral pain syndrome. </span>\n<h4><b>What Causes Chondromalacia Patella?</b></h4>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chondro means cartilage, malacia means breakdown, and patella means knee cap. So, when someone suffers from this condition, they will have cartilage breakdown and fraying underneath the knee cap. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excessive, abnormal movement or hypermobility of the knee is considered a contributing factor in the development of chondromalacia patella</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Normally, the patella slides easily along the smooth surface of the patellar groove with bending and straightening of the knee. But with chondromalacia patella, the cartilage becomes rough and wears away.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n<h4>Symptoms of Chondromalacia Patella</h4>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The symptoms of chondromalacia patella include pain around the kneecap and clicking, cracking or popping sounds. And these tend to exacerbate with activity and worsen over time.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The kneecap ends up scraping the bones underneath the knee when the person moves the knee. The patella, or kneecap, is the largest “sesamoid” bone in the body, and it plays a crucial role in the bending and straightening of the knee. When there is a problem with the patella, the knee joint becomes unstable and movement becomes difficult and/or painful.</span>\n<h4>Chondromalacia Patella and Patellar Pain Syndrome</h4>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chondromalacia Patella is a type of patellar pain syndrome. And these syndromes often involve problems and injury of other soft tissue structures.</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patellar pain syndromes are often due to ligament injuries, meniscal tears, bony aberrations, muscle imbalances, or a combination of these conditions. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patellar pain syndromes can be caused by trauma. But they are primarily due to anatomic or bio-mechanical conditions that are prone to “failure\" either in a bone or soft-tissue component. That means there may be injured ligaments or injured tendons, which are actually part of the underlying problem and adding to the tracking issue. If these other soft tissue injuries are not treated, the knee will remain unstable, creating a negative cycle and resulting in significant impairment.</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n<h4><b>What Are the Usual Treatments?</b></h4>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taping, strengthening exercises, and stretching are typical treatments for Chondromalacia Patella. These treatments may work for a short period of time. But generally do not cure the condition. Regenerative Orthopedics, on the other hand, can improve patellar tracking and relieve the symptoms of Chondromalacia Patella.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical therapy, to strengthen the quadriceps may be an important treatment component in Chondromalacia Patella. However, if the quadriceps tendon or other soft tissue, like ligaments are injured, then they need to be treated, because physical therapy success will otherwise be limited. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let’s explain further.  If the soft tissue component is not treated, the joint will remain unstable, the abnormal movement will continue, the negative cycle is promoted, and the impairment and altered tracking of the patella</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will persist.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Physical therapy, patellar taping, orthotics, ice applications, and soft braces do not address the underlying issues of joint instability caused by the ligament injury, tendon injury, or meniscal tears.  </span>\n<h4><em>And Surgery?</em></h4>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surgery is becoming more and more common for various knee conditions, and in some cases may be indicated. But unless a person is dealing with a fracture or a complete ligament rupture, a more conservative option should be considered.</span>\n<h4>Regenerative Orthopedics Works Even After You\'ve Tried Many Other Treatments for Chondromalacia Patella</h4>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is very possible that you have already tried various treatments, and even employed them over and over. But they continue to fall short in bringing you the relief and return to function and sport that you desire. Regenerative Orthopedics, on the other hand, can promote non-surgical repair of the ligament, tendon, and meniscus. And have been utilized with positive outcomes for patellar pain syndromes like Chondromalacia Patella.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regenerative Orthopedics is a therapeutic option that can promote the repair of injured or degenerated soft tissue. The treatment boosts the physiologic healing processes of the joint, thereby ameliorating joint instability and potentially all of the related conditions above. Stem Cell Therapy, PRP, and Prolotherapy are regenerative techniques well suited for soft tissue injury of the knee joint. And they have been used to effectively treat a wide variety of knee pain conditions, including Chondromalacia Patella.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Soft tissue injuries of the knee often have an unsatisfactory outcome due to incomplete healing and repair. Regenerative Orthopedics is a treatment technique that has been explored for conditions that require soft tissue healing, with the goal of restoring normal ligament and tendon function.</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regenerative Orthopedics is a conservative treatment that reduces Chondromalacia Patella symptoms, improves function, and restores normal tracking of the patella, returning you quickly to the sport and activities you enjoy.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/\"> Click here for more articles</a>','Chondromalacia Patella Treated Successfully','','inherit','closed','closed','','2650-autosave-v1','','','2020-09-02 18:35:56','2020-09-02 18:35:56','',2650,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2650-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4077,9,'2020-09-02 18:39:33','2020-09-02 18:39:33','[caption id=\"attachment_4075\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"539\"]<img class=\"wp-image-4075 \" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/knee-injury-500x500.png\" alt=\"Knee Injury Treatment\" width=\"539\" height=\"539\" /> <strong>Chondromalacia Patella Can Be Treated with Prolotherapy</strong>[/caption]\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Chondromalacia Patella, the kneecap tracks abnormally making everyday activities difficult, interfering with sports, and causing knee pain. The condition is common in runners and athletes, especially in activities that involve a lot of running. And it can affect young, healthy individuals, as well as older adults. Chondromalacia patella is one of the causes of patellofemoral pain syndrome. </span>\r\n<h4><b>What Causes Chondromalacia Patella?</b></h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chondro means cartilage, malacia means breakdown, and patella means knee cap. So, when someone suffers from this condition, they will have cartilage breakdown and fraying underneath the knee cap. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excessive, abnormal movement or hypermobility of the knee is considered a contributing factor in the development of chondromalacia patella</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Normally, the patella slides easily along the smooth surface of the patellar groove with bending and straightening of the knee. But with chondromalacia patella, the cartilage becomes rough and wears away.</span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h4>Symptoms of Chondromalacia Patella</h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The symptoms of chondromalacia patella include pain around the kneecap and clicking, cracking or popping sounds. And these tend to exacerbate with activity and worsen over time.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The kneecap ends up scraping the bones underneath the knee when the person moves the knee. The patella, or kneecap, is the largest “sesamoid” bone in the body, and it plays a crucial role in the bending and straightening of the knee. When there is a problem with the patella, the knee joint becomes unstable and movement becomes difficult and/or painful.</span>\r\n<h4>Chondromalacia Patella and Patellar Pain Syndrome</h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chondromalacia Patella is a type of patellar pain syndrome. And these syndromes often involve problems and injury of other soft tissue structures.</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patellar pain syndromes are often due to ligament injuries, meniscal tears, bony aberrations, muscle imbalances, or a combination of these conditions. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patellar pain syndromes can be caused by trauma. But they are primarily due to anatomic or bio-mechanical conditions that are prone to “failure\" either in a bone or soft-tissue component. That means there may be injured ligaments or injured tendons, which are actually part of the underlying problem and adding to the tracking issue. If these other soft tissue injuries are not treated, the knee will remain unstable, creating a negative cycle and resulting in significant impairment.</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\r\n<h4><b>What Are the Usual Treatments?</b></h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taping, strengthening exercises, and stretching are typical treatments for Chondromalacia Patella. These treatments may work for a short period of time. But generally do not cure the condition. Regenerative Orthopedics, on the other hand, can improve patellar tracking and relieve the symptoms of Chondromalacia Patella.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical therapy, to strengthen the quadriceps may be an important treatment component in Chondromalacia Patella. However, if the quadriceps tendon or other soft tissue, like ligaments are injured, then they need to be treated, because physical therapy success will otherwise be limited. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let’s explain further.  If the soft tissue component is not treated, the joint will remain unstable, the abnormal movement will continue, the negative cycle is promoted, and the impairment and altered tracking of the patella</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will persist.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Physical therapy, patellar taping, orthotics, ice applications, and soft braces do not address the underlying issues of joint instability caused by the ligament injury, tendon injury, or meniscal tears.  </span>\r\n<h4><em>And Surgery?</em></h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surgery is becoming more and more common for various knee conditions, and in some cases may be indicated. But unless a person is dealing with a fracture or a complete ligament rupture, a more conservative option should be considered.</span>\r\n<h4>Regenerative Orthopedics Works Even After You\'ve Tried Many Other Treatments for Chondromalacia Patella</h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is very possible that you have already tried various treatments, and even employed them over and over. But they continue to fall short in bringing you the relief and return to function and sport that you desire. Regenerative Orthopedics, on the other hand, can promote non-surgical repair of the ligament, tendon, and meniscus. And have been utilized with positive outcomes for patellar pain syndromes like Chondromalacia Patella.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regenerative Orthopedics is a therapeutic option that can promote the repair of injured or degenerated soft tissue. The treatment boosts the physiologic healing processes of the joint, thereby ameliorating joint instability and potentially all of the related conditions above. Stem Cell Therapy, PRP, and Prolotherapy are regenerative techniques well suited for soft tissue injury of the knee joint. And they have been used to effectively treat a wide variety of knee pain conditions, including Chondromalacia Patella.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Soft tissue injuries of the knee often have an unsatisfactory outcome due to incomplete healing and repair. Regenerative Orthopedics is a treatment technique that has been explored for conditions that require soft tissue healing, with the goal of restoring normal ligament and tendon function.</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regenerative Orthopedics is a conservative treatment that reduces Chondromalacia Patella symptoms, improves function, and restores normal tracking of the patella, returning you quickly to the sport and activities you enjoy.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/\"> Click here for more articles</a>','Chondromalacia Patella Treated Successfully','','inherit','closed','closed','','2650-revision-v1','','','2020-09-02 18:39:33','2020-09-02 18:39:33','',2650,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2650-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4078,9,'2020-09-02 18:43:22','2020-09-02 18:43:22','Amniotic','There are no Stem Cells in Amniotic \"Stem Cell\" Therapy','There are no Stem Cells in Amniotic \"Stem Cell\" Therapy','inherit','open','closed','','amniotic','','','2020-09-02 18:44:21','2020-09-02 18:44:21','',2611,'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Amniotic.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4079,9,'2021-08-22 23:54:55','2021-08-22 23:54:55','[caption id=\"attachment_4078\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"400\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4078\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Amniotic-400x500.jpg\" alt=\"Amniotic Stem Cells\" width=\"400\" height=\"500\" /> <em>     There are no Stem Cells in Amniotic \"Stem Cell\" Therapy</em>[/caption]\n\nSeminars about amniotic “stem cell” therapy are popping up everywhere. But it is important to know what advertisers are really talking about. At OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, we do not use amniotic “stem cell” therapy in our stem cell treatments.\n\nWe want you to be educated about amniotic therapy. Especially since there is a lot of misinformation surrounding amniotic “stem cell” therapy and umbilical cord blood “stem cell” therapy. <strong>We want to inform you on what these treatments are and also what they are not.</strong>\n<h4>Why Do We Put the Words \"Stem Cells\" in Quotations?</h4>\nThere is a reason we keep putting “stem cells” in quotations when we talking about amniotic “stem cells.” <em>That’s because there are <strong>NO</strong> actual stem cells in amniotic “stem cell” therapy.</em> That’s right! Both amniotic “stem cell” therapy and umbilical cord blood “stem cell” therapy have NO stem cells in the product.\n\nIn a very recent study of five commercial umbilical cord allograft products claiming to contain viable, undescribed \"stem cells,\" a group of researchers concluded, \"stem cells were not found within any of the commercial UC allograft products analyzed, and clinicians should remain wary of marketing claims stating otherwise.\"1 And patients seeking these products should be wary as well!\n\nThink about this scenario for a moment. There isn’t someone waiting for the mother to give birth, and someone who is collecting the afterbirth, and someone else delivering it to your doctor’s office, to then be injected into your degenerated or injured hip or knee by the clinician you have chosen, right?! No, that isn’t the way it happens.\n<h4>Amniotic Product Processing</h4>\nSure, the mother does donate the placental tissue. But the afterbirth materials are purchased by companies, and the companies process the materials in an effort to make sure they are disease-free. They are also freeze-dried. And all of these preservation processes kill all of the live cells. That leaves <strong>NO live stem cells in the product</strong>.\n\nAmniotic stem cells are being advertised all over the place. And people are fascinated with this very popular trend of using amniotic fluid for joint repair. But it needs to be clarified that amniotic “stem cell” therapy has NO actual stem cells, but rather growth factors and natural hyaluronic acid remnants found in the extracellular matrix of the amniotic tissue. If companies advertise in this way about the actual product you will receive, it is simply not true. Keep in mind that in their pre-donated state, the amniotic fluid does have an abundance of stem cells, but they do not survive the processing.\n<h4><strong>They Say My Stem Cells Are Too Old, Weak, or Too Few</strong></h4>\nSome seminars try to convince folks that their own stem cells are no good, and that the donated cells are better for treating joint pain. That’s not true! This is another important point to understand… <strong><em>your own bone marrow, even if you are older, contains sufficient stem cells.</em></strong> Yours stem cells are just fine. And they are live stem cells.\n<h4><strong><em>How Can the Processed, “Dead” Cells They Promote Be Better?</em></strong></h4>\nThe push to say that your own cells are too weak, or too few and that their amniotic product is better does not make any sense, when their product doesn’t contain any! Remember, cryopreserved, dehydrated amniotic products do not contain stem cells. Yes, amniotic fluid does contain growth factors. And these growth factors very well may work at helping joint pain. But there is a better way!\n<h4>Use Your Own Live Stem Cells</h4>\nGuess what?  You have growth factors in your own blood! Your own blood in the form of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) contains live growth factors too. And when we use PRP, if recommended in your particular case, we won’t be preserving it or freeze-drying it. It will be used right away. Again, the purchased, micronized amniotic product does contain growth factor material, but it is processed. Why not just use your own (autologous) live stem cells and PRP growth factors for your joint pain and injuries?\n\nUsing your own stem cells and blood is also safer as far as the transfer of disease or contaminants. True, the amniotic product is processed and freeze-dried, but problems of contamination have occurred. The CDC has reported instances of contamination of both amniotic products and cord blood with fecal matter and bacteria.2\n\nTo recap: the original amniotic fluid from the fetus does contain an abundance of stem cells in its pre-donated state. However, the procedure used in amniotic material processing alters the original relevant characteristics of the product thereby decreasing its ability and usefulness at regeneration and repair of injured or degenerated tissue. Once again, the amniotic “stem cell” therapy does <strong>not</strong> contain actual stem cells, but rather growth factors that may possibly activate your own stem cells.\n<h4><strong>They Say I Just Need One Injection</strong></h4>\nOne injection simply is not enough to heal your whole joint. Even if just one injection is advertised, it is not sufficient for complete healing. The most likely scenario is that your joint injury or pain progressed over time, and involves more than one joint structure. In order to provide adequate repair of the joint and the pain relief you seek, a more comprehensive treatment would be necessary.\n\nIn most joint injuries, when one ligament is injured, additional ligaments and other soft tissue are generally injured as well. Unhealed joint injuries often lead to arthritis. And in this case the entire joint is involved. One injection simply cannot treat all of those joint structures. A comprehensive treatment is necessary to strengthen, repair and stabilize all of the involved structures. This also helps to prevent the continued breakdown of cartilage common in arthritis.\n\n<strong>A single injection is simply not comprehensive</strong> enough to reverse the damage affecting the entire joint. At OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, we address the entire joint with a multi-injection technique called <strong>Comprehensive Regenerative Orthopedics, in order to effectively treat the joint and return you to the pain-free life you desire</strong>.\n<h4><strong>Why Don’t We Use Amniotic “Stem Cell” Therapy?</strong></h4>\nAt OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, we use the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy, which combines four different regenerative treatments that are extremely effective. <strong>And they utilize your own stem cells and growth factors.</strong>\n\nWe use adipose (fat) stem cells, which contain both live growth factors and live stem cells. Plus, we use bone marrow stem cells, which contain live growth factors and live stem cells. We also use Platelet Rich Plasma, which contains live growth factors. And then we use Dextrose Prolotherapy to strengthen any injured ligaments or tendons so the whole joint is treated and repaired. In comparison to amniotic “stem cell” therapy that only has processed growth factor material and no stem cells, it makes sense to choose the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy that has been shown to be very effective.\n\nAnother great thing about Regenerative Orthopedics and the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy is that it is non-surgical and requires basically no downtime. No extended time off of work is needed, and you can remain active.\n<h4>Research Shows the Effectiveness of Regenerative Orthopedics</h4>\nVarious trials and studies have shown the effectiveness of Dextrose Prolo­therapy alone in treating arthritis, as well as ligament and tendon injuries.3,4,5 When indicated, in advanced cases of degeneration, we recommend the Gold Standard of Stem Cell Therapy. In many cases of degeneration and injury, Prolotherapy alone is sufficient to bring the pain relief and repair needed, and the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy is not required.\n\nIn cases that are more advanced, many other clinics use only one or two of these procedures. But we have discovered that this Gold Standard combination acts as an amazing regenerative solution to reverse the damage of arthritis on the joint. We comprehensively treat the entire joint with multiple injections of the Platelet Rich Plasma portion of the blood, adipose stem cells, and bone marrow stem cells. These regenerative treatments, along with Dextrose Prolotherapy in and around the involved joint offer benefits in terms of pain relief, regenerative properties, and cartilage repair for people with arthritis and all types of joint pain and injuries.\n\nIn our experience, we have discovered that this combination approach of live stem cells, growth factors, and regenerative therapies offers the best therapeutic regenerative approach for more advanced degenerative cases and particular injuries. The treatment addresses the whole joint and effectively heals the joint injuries, resolves pain, and restores function to return you quickly to the active life you desire.\n<h4>References</h4>\n1Berger DR, Centeno CJ, Kisiday JD, McIlwraith CW, Steinmetz NJ. Colony Forming Potential and Protein Composition of Commercial Umbilical Cord Allograft Products in Comparison With Autologous Orthobiologics. Am J Sports Med. 2021 Aug 16:3635465211031275. doi: 10.1177/03635465211031275. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34398643.\n\n<em>2Notes from the Field:</em> Infections after Receipt of Bacterially Contaminated Umbilical Cord Blood–Derived Stem Cell Products for Other than Hematopoietic or Immunologic Reconstitution — United States, 2018. <em>Weekly</em> / December 21, 2018 /67(50);1397–1399.\n\n3Reeves KD, Hassanein K. Randomized prospective double-blind placebo-controlled study of dextrose prolotherapy\n\nor knee osteoarthritis with or without ACL laxity.  <em>Alt Ther Health Med</em>. 2000; 6(2):68–80.\n\n4Dagenais S, Yelland MJ, Del Mar C, Schoene ML. Prolotherapy injections for chronic low-back pain. <em>Cochrane Database Syst Rev</em>. Apr 18, 2007; (2): CD004059.\n\n5Rabago D, Zgierska A, Fortney L, et al. Hypertonic dextrose injections (prolotherapy) for knee osteoarthritis: results of a single-arm uncontrolled study with 1-year follow-up. <em>J Altern Complement Med</em>. 2012;18(4): 408–14.\n\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/\"> Click here for more articles</a>','Amniotic “Stem Cell” Therapy','','inherit','closed','closed','','2611-autosave-v1','','','2021-08-22 23:54:55','2021-08-22 23:54:55','',2611,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2611-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4080,9,'2020-09-02 19:09:11','2020-09-02 19:09:11','[caption id=\"attachment_4078\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"400\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4078\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Amniotic-400x500.jpg\" alt=\"Amniotic Stem Cells\" width=\"400\" height=\"500\" /> <em>     There are no Stem Cells in Amniotic \"Stem Cell\" Therapy</em>[/caption]\r\n\r\nSeminars about amniotic “stem cell” therapy are popping up everywhere. But it is important to know what advertisers are really talking about. At OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, we do not use amniotic “stem cell” therapy in our stem cell treatments.\r\n\r\nWe want you to be educated about amniotic therapy. Especially since there is a lot of misinformation surrounding amniotic “stem cell” therapy and umbilical cord blood “stem cell” therapy. <strong>We want to inform you on what these treatments are and also what they are not.</strong>\r\n<h4>Why Do We Put the Words \"Stem Cells\" in Quotations?</h4>\r\nThere is a reason we keep putting “stem cells” in quotations when we talking about amniotic “stem cells.” <em>That’s because there are <strong>NO</strong> actual stem cells in amniotic “stem cell” therapy.</em> That’s right! Both amniotic “stem cell” therapy and umbilical cord blood “stem cell” therapy have NO stem cells in the product.\r\n\r\nThink about this scenario for a moment. There isn’t someone waiting for the mother to give birth, and someone who is collecting the afterbirth, and someone else delivering it to your doctor’s office, to then be injected into your degenerated or injured hip or knee by the clinician you have chosen, right?! No, that isn’t the way it happens.\r\n<h4>Amniotic Product Processing</h4>\r\nSure, the mother does donate the placental tissue. But the afterbirth materials are purchased by companies, and the companies process the materials in an effort to make sure they are disease-free. They are also freeze-dried. And all of these preservation processes kill all of the live cells. That leaves <strong>NO live stem cells in the product</strong>.\r\n\r\nAmniotic stem cells are being advertised all over the place. And people are fascinated with this very popular trend of using amniotic fluid for joint repair. But it needs to be clarified that amniotic “stem cell” therapy has NO actual stem cells, but rather growth factors and natural hyaluronic acid remnants found in the extracellular matrix of the amniotic tissue. If companies advertise in this way about the actual product you will receive, it is simply not true. Keep in mind that in their pre-donated state, the amniotic fluid does have an abundance of stem cells, but they do not survive the processing.\r\n<h4><strong>They Say My Stem Cells Are Too Old, Weak, or Too Few</strong></h4>\r\nSome seminars try to convince folks that their own stem cells are no good, and that the donated cells are better for treating joint pain. That’s not true! This is another important point to understand… <strong><em>your own bone marrow, even if you are older, contains sufficient stem cells.</em></strong> Yours stem cells are just fine. And they are live stem cells.\r\n<h4><strong><em>How Can the Processed, “Dead” Cells They Promote Be Better?</em></strong></h4>\r\nThe push to say that your own cells are too weak, or too few and that their amniotic product is better does not make any sense, when their product doesn’t contain any! Remember, cryopreserved, dehydrated amniotic products do not contain stem cells. Yes, amniotic fluid does contain growth factors. And these growth factors very well may work at helping joint pain. But there is a better way!\r\n<h4>Use Your Own Live Stem Cells</h4>\r\nGuess what?  You have growth factors in your own blood! Your own blood in the form of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) contains live growth factors too. And when we use PRP, if recommended in your particular case, we won’t be preserving it or freeze drying it. It will be used right away. Again, the purchased, micronized amniotic product does contain growth factor material, but it is processed. Why not just use your own (autologous) live stem cells and PRP growth factors for your joint pain and injuries?\r\n\r\nUsing your own stem cells and blood is also safer as far as the transfer of disease or contaminants. True, the amniotic product is processed and freeze-dried, but problems of contamination have occurred. The CDC has reported instances of contamination of both amniotic product and cord blood with fecal matter and bacteria.<a href=\"#_edn1\" name=\"_ednref1\">[i]</a>\r\n\r\nTo recap: original amniotic fluid from the fetus does contain an abundance of stem cells in its pre-donated state. However, the procedure used in amniotic material processing alters the original relevant characteristics of the product thereby decreasing its ability and usefulness at regeneration and repair of injured or degenerated tissue. Once again, the amniotic “stem cell” therapy does <strong>not</strong> contain actual stem cells, but rather growth factors that may possibly activate your own stem cells.\r\n<h4><strong>They Say I Just Need One Injection</strong></h4>\r\nOne injection simply is not enough to heal your whole joint. Even if just one injection is advertised, it is not sufficient for complete healing. The most likely scenario is that your joint injury or pain progressed over time, and involves more than one joint structure. In order to provide adequate repair of the joint and the pain relief you seek, a more comprehensive treatment would be necessary.\r\n\r\nIn most joint injuries, when one ligament is injured, additional ligaments and other soft tissue are generally injured as well. Unhealed joint injuries often lead to arthritis. And in this case the entire joint is involved. One injection simply cannot treat all of those joint structures. A comprehensive treatment is necessary to strengthen, repair and stabilize all of the involved structures. This also helps to prevent the continued breakdown of cartilage common in arthritis.\r\n\r\n<strong>A single injection is simply not comprehensive</strong> enough to reverse the damage affecting the entire joint. At OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, we address the entire joint with a multi-injection technique called <strong>Comprehensive Regenerative Orthopedics, in order to effectively treat the joint and return you to the pain-free life you desire</strong>.\r\n<h4><strong>Why Don’t We Use Amniotic “Stem Cell” Therapy?</strong></h4>\r\nAt OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, we use the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy, which combines four different regenerative treatments that are extremely effective. <strong>And they utilize your own stem cells and growth factors.</strong>\r\n\r\nWe use adipose (fat) stem cells, which contain both live growth factors and live stem cells. Plus, we use bone marrow stem cells, which contain live growth factors and live stem cells. We also use Platelet Rich Plasma, which contains live growth factors. And then we use Dextrose Prolotherapy to strengthen any injured ligaments or tendons so the whole joint is treated and repaired. In comparison to amniotic “stem cell” therapy that only has processed growth factor material and no stem cells, it makes sense to choose the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy that has been shown to be very effective.\r\n\r\nAnother great thing about Regenerative Orthopedics and the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy is that it is non-surgical and requires basically no downtime. No extended time off of work is needed, and you can remain active.\r\n<h4>Research Shows the Effectiveness of Regenerative Orthopedics</h4>\r\nVarious trials and studies have shown the effectiveness of Dextrose Prolo­therapy alone in treating arthritis, as well as ligament and tendon injuries.<a href=\"#_edn2\" name=\"_ednref2\">[ii]</a><sup>,<a href=\"#_edn3\" name=\"_ednref3\">[iii]</a>,<a href=\"#_edn4\" name=\"_ednref4\">[iv]</a></sup> When indicated, in advanced cases of degeneration, we recommend the Gold Standard of Stem Cell Therapy. In many cases of degeneration and injury, Prolotherapy alone is sufficient to bring the pain relief and repair needed, and the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy is not required.\r\n\r\nIn cases that are more advanced, many other clinics use only one or two of these procedures. But we have discovered that this Gold Standard combination acts as an amazing regenerative solution to reverse the damage of arthritis on the joint. We comprehensively treat the entire joint with multiple injections of the Platelet Rich Plasma portion of the blood, adipose stem cells, and bone marrow stem cells. These regenerative treatments, along with Dextrose Prolotherapy in and around the involved joint offer benefits in terms of pain relief, regenerative properties, and cartilage repair for people with arthritis and all types of joint pain and injuries.\r\n\r\nIn our experience, we have discovered that this combination approach of live stem cells, growth factors, and regenerative therapies offers the best therapeutic regenerative approach for more advanced degenerative cases and particular injuries. The treatment addresses the whole joint and effectively heals the joint injuries, resolves pain, and restores function to return you quickly to the active life you desire.\r\n<h4>References</h4>\r\n<a href=\"#_ednref1\" name=\"_edn1\">[i]</a> <em>Notes from the Field:</em> Infections after Receipt of Bacterially Contaminated Umbilical Cord Blood–Derived Stem Cell Products for Other than Hematopoietic or Immunologic Reconstitution — United States, 2018. <em>Weekly</em> / December 21, 2018 /67(50);1397–1399.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"#_ednref2\" name=\"_edn2\">[ii]</a> Reeves KD, Hassanein K. Randomized prospective double-blind placebo-controlled study of dextrose prolotherapy\r\n\r\nor knee osteoarthritis with or without ACL laxity.  <em>Alt Ther Health Med</em>. 2000; 6(2):68–80.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"#_ednref3\" name=\"_edn3\">[iii]</a> Dagenais S, Yelland MJ, Del Mar C, Schoene ML. Prolotherapy injections for chronic low-back pain. <em>Cochrane Database Syst Rev</em>. Apr 18, 2007; (2): CD004059.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"#_ednref4\" name=\"_edn4\">[iv]</a> Rabago D, Zgierska A, Fortney L, et al. Hypertonic dextrose injections (prolotherapy) for knee osteoarthritis: results of a single-arm uncontrolled study with 1-year follow-up. <em>J Altern Complement Med</em>. 2012;18(4): 408–14.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/\"> Click here for more articles</a>','Amniotic “Stem Cell” Therapy','','inherit','closed','closed','','2611-revision-v1','','','2020-09-02 19:09:11','2020-09-02 19:09:11','',2611,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2611-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4081,9,'2020-09-02 19:18:02','2020-09-02 19:18:02','<strong>By Peter A. Fields, MD, DC</strong>\n\nAs the world is going through an unprecedented pandemic, we should all do what our parents taught us as children. That is, hold your head up high, be proud of yourself, and use good logical thinking before making any decisions. Don\'t fear!\n\nYes, this virus is a terrible menace, and sometimes even deadly.\n\n<strong>But remember that 80% of the people affected by it will either have mild symptoms or no symptoms at all.</strong>\n\nYes, that still leaves 20%; and, of course, the elderly, infirmed, immune-compromised, and people with other comorbid illnesses should be more diligent. But those same people also need to be concerned about contracting any illness.\n\nKeep in mind, as reported recently, that those younger than 60 years old who died in Italy, had at least one other comorbid illness. Not every one of them, but certainly most. This tells us that younger people will not get a serious disease unless they have a comorbid illness.\n\nIt\'s also important to consider that the CDC reported that 60,000 people died in the United States from the last flu outbreak. And according to the World Health Organization, over 850,000 people died last year from the effects of the flu. Yes, that\'s over three-quarters of a million people.\n\nWe have had wars, the Holocaust, HIV, and many other disastrous and fateful things happen to mankind. But one should not be afraid of dying. Eventually, we will all die. No one is here forever! Anything can happen any day. Automobile accidents happen 60,000 times a year in the United States. Then there are illnesses, cancer, and numerous other maladies that can affect us on a daily basis.\n<h4><strong>The point is that we cannot live our lives in fear.</strong></h4>\nLiving life in fear is not a good thing.\n\nLike Franklin Delano Roosevelt said to the people of the United States after the great depression, “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.\"\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_3664\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"461\"]<img class=\"wp-image-3664 \" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/image0-400x500.jpeg\" alt=\"COVID Advice\" width=\"461\" height=\"576\" /> <em>                                      Don\'t Fear the Fear Itsel</em>f[/caption]\n\nFear is not good for the mind, body or soul. As the saying goes, \"You should live every day like it\'s your last one.\"\n\nEnjoy life. Be proud of your accomplishments. Look back on the mistakes you made in life and learn from them. But always look forwards.\n\nMy dad always taught me, \"You can learn from the past and look to the future, but you can only live for today.\"\n\n<strong><em>This does not mean to ignore the precautions that one must take in containing this virus.\nBut it does mean that you should not become consumed with the fear itself.</em></strong>\n\nWe must ask ourselves, \"If I was to die today, would I be happy with what I have done with it? Sure, you could have done more, but you\'ve done a lot! Take a moment to look back on all your accomplishments and at what you\'ve done and where you\'ve been.\n<p dir=\"ltr\">So again, I remind people that yes, you should wash your hands. You also need to wear your seatbelts, and look both ways when crossing the street, plus other logical and recommended safety precautions.</p>\nBut don\'t fear the fear itself!\n\n<strong>You are alive and here on this planet and today is a good day to live your life.</strong>\n\n<strong><em>Remember to be intelligently cautious and careful.</em></strong>\n\n~Peter A. Fields, MD, DC, <a href=\"/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></a>\n\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/\"> Click here for more articles</a>','“Don’t Fear the Fear Itself!”','','inherit','closed','closed','','3638-autosave-v1','','','2020-09-02 19:18:02','2020-09-02 19:18:02','',3638,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/3638-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4082,9,'2020-09-02 19:14:50','2020-09-02 19:14:50','<strong>By Peter A. Fields, MD, DC</strong>\r\n\r\nAs the world is going through an unprecedented pandemic, we should all do what our parents taught us as children. That is, hold your head up high, be proud of yourself, and use good logical thinking before making any decisions.\r\n\r\nYes, this virus is a terrible menace, and sometimes even deadly.\r\n<strong>But remember that 80% of the people affected by it will either have mild symptoms or no symptoms at all.</strong>\r\nYes, that still leaves 20%; and, of course, the elderly, infirmed, immune-compromised, and people with other comorbid illnesses should be more diligent. But those same people also need to be concerned about contracting any illness.\r\n\r\nKeep in mind, as reported recently, that those younger than 60 years old who died in Italy, had at least one other comorbid illness. Not every one of them, but certainly most. This tells us that younger people will not get a serious disease unless they have a comorbid illness.\r\n\r\nIt\'s also important to consider that the CDC reported that 60,000 people died in the United States from the last flu outbreak. And according to the World Health Organization, over 850,000 people died last year from the effects of the flu. Yes, that\'s over three-quarters of a million people.\r\nWe have had wars, the Holocaust, HIV, and many other disastrous and fateful things happen to mankind. But one should not be afraid of dying. Eventually, we will all die. No one is here forever! Anything can happen any day. Automobile accidents happen 60,000 times a year in the United States. Then there are illnesses, cancer, and numerous other maladies that can affect us on a daily basis.\r\n\r\n<strong>The point is that we cannot live our lives in fear.</strong>\r\n\r\nLiving life in fear is not a good thing.\r\n\r\nLike Franklin Delano Roosevelt said to the people of the United States after the great depression, “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.\"\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3664\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"461\"]<img class=\"wp-image-3664 \" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/image0-400x500.jpeg\" alt=\"COVID Advice\" width=\"461\" height=\"576\" /> <em>                                      Don\'t Fear the Fear Itsel</em>f[/caption]\r\n\r\nFear is not good for the mind, body or soul. As the saying goes, \"You should live every day like it\'s your last one.\"\r\n\r\nEnjoy life. Be proud of your accomplishments. Look back on the mistakes you made in life and learn from them. But always look forwards.\r\n\r\nMy dad always taught me, \"You can learn from the past and look to the future, but you can only live for today.\"\r\n\r\n<strong><em>This does not mean to ignore the precautions that one must take in containing this virus.\r\nBut it does mean that you should not become consumed with the fear itself.</em></strong>\r\n\r\nWe must ask ourselves, \"If I was to die today, would I be happy with what I have done with it? Sure, you could have done more, but you\'ve done a lot! Take a moment to look back on all your accomplishments and at what you\'ve done and where you\'ve been.\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">So again, I remind people that yes, you should wash your hands. You also need to wear your seatbelts, and look both ways when crossing the street, plus other logical and recommended safety precautions.</p>\r\nBut don\'t fear the fear itself!\r\n\r\n<strong>You are alive and here on this planet and today is a good day to live your life.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Remember to be intelligently cautious and careful.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n~Peter A. Fields, MD, DC, <a href=\"/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/\"> Click here for more articles</a>','COVID-19 Advice: “Don’t Fear the Fear Itself!”','','inherit','closed','closed','','3638-revision-v1','','','2020-09-02 19:14:50','2020-09-02 19:14:50','',3638,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/3638-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4083,9,'2020-09-02 19:18:18','2020-09-02 19:18:18','<strong>By Peter A. Fields, MD, DC</strong>\r\n\r\nAs the world is going through an unprecedented pandemic, we should all do what our parents taught us as children. That is, hold your head up high, be proud of yourself, and use good logical thinking before making any decisions. Don\'t fear!\r\n\r\nYes, this virus is a terrible menace, and sometimes even deadly.\r\n\r\n<strong>But remember that 80% of the people affected by it will either have mild symptoms or no symptoms at all.</strong>\r\n\r\nYes, that still leaves 20%; and, of course, the elderly, infirmed, immune-compromised, and people with other comorbid illnesses should be more diligent. But those same people also need to be concerned about contracting any illness.\r\n\r\nKeep in mind, as reported recently, that those younger than 60 years old who died in Italy, had at least one other comorbid illness. Not every one of them, but certainly most. This tells us that younger people will not get a serious disease unless they have a comorbid illness.\r\n\r\nIt\'s also important to consider that the CDC reported that 60,000 people died in the United States from the last flu outbreak. And according to the World Health Organization, over 850,000 people died last year from the effects of the flu. Yes, that\'s over three-quarters of a million people.\r\n\r\nWe have had wars, the Holocaust, HIV, and many other disastrous and fateful things happen to mankind. But one should not be afraid of dying. Eventually, we will all die. No one is here forever! Anything can happen any day. Automobile accidents happen 60,000 times a year in the United States. Then there are illnesses, cancer, and numerous other maladies that can affect us on a daily basis.\r\n<h4><strong>The point is that we cannot live our lives in fear.</strong></h4>\r\nLiving life in fear is not a good thing.\r\n\r\nLike Franklin Delano Roosevelt said to the people of the United States after the great depression, “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.\"\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3664\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"461\"]<img class=\"wp-image-3664 \" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/image0-400x500.jpeg\" alt=\"COVID Advice\" width=\"461\" height=\"576\" /> <em>                                      Don\'t Fear the Fear Itsel</em>f[/caption]\r\n\r\nFear is not good for the mind, body or soul. As the saying goes, \"You should live every day like it\'s your last one.\"\r\n\r\nEnjoy life. Be proud of your accomplishments. Look back on the mistakes you made in life and learn from them. But always look forwards.\r\n\r\nMy dad always taught me, \"You can learn from the past and look to the future, but you can only live for today.\"\r\n\r\n<strong><em>This does not mean to ignore the precautions that one must take in containing this virus.\r\nBut it does mean that you should not become consumed with the fear itself.</em></strong>\r\n\r\nWe must ask ourselves, \"If I was to die today, would I be happy with what I have done with it? Sure, you could have done more, but you\'ve done a lot! Take a moment to look back on all your accomplishments and at what you\'ve done and where you\'ve been.\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">So again, I remind people that yes, you should wash your hands. You also need to wear your seatbelts, and look both ways when crossing the street, plus other logical and recommended safety precautions.</p>\r\nBut don\'t fear the fear itself!\r\n\r\n<strong>You are alive and here on this planet and today is a good day to live your life.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Remember to be intelligently cautious and careful.</em></strong>\r\n\r\n~Peter A. Fields, MD, DC, <a href=\"/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/\"> Click here for more articles</a>','“Don’t Fear the Fear Itself!”','','inherit','closed','closed','','3638-revision-v1','','','2020-09-02 19:18:18','2020-09-02 19:18:18','',3638,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/3638-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4084,9,'2020-09-02 19:35:22','2020-09-02 19:35:22','<h3><strong>Painful Joints? Regenerative Orthopedics Works Even When Other Treatments Fail</strong></h3>\n[caption id=\"attachment_4086\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"wp-image-4086 size-medium\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Sue.-knee.stem_-500x500.png\" alt=\"Stem Cell Therapy for Knee Pain\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" /> Stem Cell Therapy Resolves Painful Joints Even When Other Treatments Fail[/caption]\n\nRegenerative Orthopedics, including Stem Cell Therapy, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), and Dextrose Prolotherapy are non-surgical treatments for numerous conditions causing painful joints. The treatments are often superior to many other treatments at effectively repairing joint injuries. And they eliminate joint pain, getting you back to the activities and the lifestyle you love.\n<h4>Is joint pain standing in the way of your enjoyment of sports?</h4>\nAre painful joints making it difficult to do normal, everyday things? At OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, we commonly see patients who have tried a number of different treatments in an effort to find relief from their painful knee, hip, shoulder, back, and multiple joint pain. They have tried over-the-counter medications, prescription medications, cortisone injections, massage, and other treatments, but are still in pain. You may hurgery may have been recommended or even performed already. Yet they are still in pain.\n\nDoes this sound like you? Do you continue to suffer with a painful joint condition even though it seems like you have tried everything, but still experience annoying pain? Unfortunately, this scenario is repeated over and over. We hear it all of the time! But there is an answer!\n<h4>Regenerative Orthopedics: An Effective Joint Repair Solution</h4>\nRegenerative Orthopedics is effective at repairing many painful joint conditions even after other treatments have failed. How can this be? The reason is because many of the other treatments never treat the root cause of the problem. Think about it. Can Advil really fix a joint problem? Or does it just cover up the pain? Is the problem an Advil deficiency? When you think about it like that, it is obvious that these treatments aren’t the answer, but more of a band-aid approach.\n\nRegenerative Orthopedics has a greater chance at effectively repairing the joint injury and relieving the pain because it is directed at the root cause of the joint pain problem.  The underlying source of the majority of painful joint conditions is joint instability due to ligament and/or tendon injury and weakness. Fortunately, Regenerative Orthopedic treatments, like Stem Cell Therapy, PRP, and Prolotherapy, work great at treating ligament and tendon injuries and weakness, and because of that, they are able to successfully repair joint instability.\n<h4><strong>How Do Regenerative Orthopedic Treatments Work?</strong></h4>\nIt’s pretty simple. Regenerative Orthopedics involve the injection of different types of natural solutions which are injected into the painful joint areas.  The process stimulates the body’s natural healing cascade, which triggers wound healing properties. This results in tightened and stronger ligaments and tendons, which make the entire joint structure more stable.\n\nAnd remember, the underlying source of most painful joint conditions is an unstable joint. Therefore, stabilization of the joint with Regenerative Orthopedics repairs the problem at its source and results in pain elimination. Regenerative Orthopedics is beneficial in repairing many different types of sports injuries and various types of persistent joint pain.\n<h4><strong>Regenerative Orthopedics Treats Most Painful Joint Conditions</strong></h4>\nAt OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, we have seen Regenerative Orthopedics effectively repair most joint injuries and painful joint conditions including neck, back, knee, hip, shoulder and other musculoskeletal pains that are due to ligament and tendon weakness, injury, and joint instability.\n\nIn joint injuries such as meniscal tears or labral tears, we have found that the addition of Platelet Rich Plasma, along with Dextrose Prolotherapy is an effective Regenerative Orthopedic technique.\n<h4>Regenerative Orthopedics and Arthritis</h4>\nEven arthritis can be treated with Regenerative Orthopedics, because arthritis also has at its core, a problem of joint instability. Regenerative Orthopedics strengthens the entire joint, because the whole joint is treated comprehensively. Persistent joint pain in arthritis is almost always due to underlying injured soft tissue, like the ligaments and tendons, and joint instability.\n\nLeft untreated, the weak ligaments cause the joint to move in an abnormal motion. Over time, this abnormal joint motion will injure other joint structures, setting the joint up for degeneration and the arthritic process. Regenerative Orthopedics stimulates the repair of the injured joint structures, stops the abnormal joint motion, and halts the degenerative process.\n\nWhen degeneration of the joint is more severe, we may recommend the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy. This treatment includes two forms of stem cells (bone and fat), PRP, and Dextrose Prolotherapy. We have found that this combination is quite amazing at regenerating the joint when cartilage has been lost. Plus, it stimulates the other soft tissue structures to repair and strengthen, which fixes the root problem of joint instability. And the result is in the elimination of pain and the return to function in degenerative joint conditions.\n\nRegenerative Orthopedics is an effective treatment option for painful joint conditions, even after many other treatments have failed to resolve your pain. If your pain has persisted to put a damper on your life after having tried numerous other treatments, we urge you to consider non-surgical Regenerative Orthopedics to resolve your joint pain.\n\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/\"> Click here for more articles</a>','Painful Joints?','','inherit','closed','closed','','2592-autosave-v1','','','2020-09-02 19:35:22','2020-09-02 19:35:22','',2592,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2592-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4085,9,'2020-09-02 19:20:12','2020-09-02 19:20:12','<strong>Painful Joints? Regenerative Orthopedics Works Even When Other Treatments Fail  </strong>\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics, including Stem Cell Therapy, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), and Dextrose Prolotherapy are non-surgical treatments for numerous painful joint conditions. The treatments are often superior to many other treatments at effectively repairing joint injuries, eliminating joint pain, and getting you back to the activities and the lifestyle you love.  Is joint pain standing in the way of your enjoyment of sports? Are painful joints making it difficult to do normal, everyday things? At OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, we commonly see patients who have tried a number of different treatments in an effort to find relief from their painful knee, hip, shoulder, back, and multiple joint pain. They have tried over-the-counter medications, prescription medications, cortisone injections, massage, and other treatments, but are still in pain. Surgery may have been recommended or even performed already. Yet they are still in pain. Does this sound like you? Do you continue to suffer with a painful joint condition even though it seems like you have tried everything, but still experience annoying pain? Unfortunately, this scenario is repeated over and over. We hear it all of the time! But there is an answer! Regenerative Orthopedics is effective at repairing many painful joint conditions even after other treatments have failed. How can this be? The reason is because many of the other treatments never treat the root cause of the problem. Think about it. Can Advil really fix a joint problem or does it just cover up the pain? Is the problem an Advil deficiency? When you think about it like that, it is obvious that these treatments aren’t the answer, but more of a band-aid approach.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics has a greater chance at effectively repairing the joint injury and relieving the pain because it is directed at the root cause of the joint pain problem.  The underlying source of the majority of painful joint conditions is joint instability due to ligament and/or tendon injury and weakness. Fortunately, Regenerative Orthopedic treatments, like Stem Cell Therapy, PRP, and Prolotherapy, work great at treating ligament and tendon injuries and weakness, and because of that, they are able to successfully repair joint instability.\r\n\r\n<strong>How Do Regenerative Orthopedic Treatments Work?</strong>\r\n\r\nIt’s pretty simple. Regenerative Orthopedics involves the injection of different types of natural solutions which are injected into the painful joint areas.  The process stimulates the body’s natural healing cascade, which triggers wound healing properties. This results in tightened and stronger ligaments and tendons, which make the entire joint structure more stable. Remember, the underlying source of most painful joint conditions is an unstable joint. Therefore, stabilization of the joint with Regenerative Orthopedics repairs the problem at its source and results in pain elimination. Regenerative Orthopedics is beneficial in repairing many different types of sports injuries and various types of persistent joint pain.\r\n\r\n<strong>Does Regenerative Orthopedics Only Treat Specific Joints and Conditions? </strong>\r\n\r\nAt OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, we have seen Regenerative Orthopedics effectively repair most joint injuries and painful joint conditions including neck, back, knee, hip, shoulder and other musculoskeletal pains that are due to ligament and tendon weakness, injury, and joint instability.\r\n\r\nIn joint injuries such as meniscal tears or labral tears, we have found that the addition of Platelet Rich Plasma, along with Dextrose Prolotherapy is an effective Regenerative Orthopedic technique.\r\n\r\nEven arthritis can be treated with Regenerative Orthopedics, because it also has at its core, a problem of joint instability. Regenerative Orthopedics strengthens the entire joint, because the whole joint is treated comprehensively. Persistent joint pain in arthritis is almost always due to underlying injured soft tissue, like the ligaments and tendons, and joint instability. Left untreated, the weak ligaments cause the joint to move in an abnormal motion. Over time, this abnormal joint motion will injure other joint structures, setting the joint up for degeneration and the arthritic process. Regenerative Orthopedics stimulates the repair of the injured joint structures, stops the abnormal joint motions, and halts the degenerative process.  When degeneration of the joint is more severe, we may recommend the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy, which includes two forms of stem cells (bone and fat), PRP, and Dextrose Prolotherapy. This treatment combination is quite amazing at regenerating the joint when cartilage has been lost, plus it stimulates the other soft tissue structures to repair and strengthen, which fixes the root problem of joint instability, and results in the elimination of pain and the return to function in degenerative joint conditions.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics is an effective treatment option for painful joint conditions, even after many other treatments have failed to resolve your pain. If your pain has persisted to put a damper on your life after having tried numerous other treatments, we urge you to consider non-surgical Regenerative Orthopedics to resolve your joint pain.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/\"> Click here for more articles</a>','Painful Joints?','','inherit','closed','closed','','2592-revision-v1','','','2020-09-02 19:20:12','2020-09-02 19:20:12','',2592,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2592-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4086,9,'2020-09-02 19:20:52','2020-09-02 19:20:52','Stem Cell Therapy Works Even When Other Treatments Fail','Stem Cell Therapy Works Even When Other Treatments Fail','Stem Cell Therapy Works Even When Other Treatments Fail','inherit','open','closed','','sue-knee-stem','','','2020-09-02 19:22:01','2020-09-02 19:22:01','',2592,'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Sue.-knee.stem_.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(4087,9,'2020-09-02 19:24:30','2020-09-02 19:24:30','<h3><strong>Painful Joints? Regenerative Orthopedics Works Even When Other Treatments Fail</strong></h3>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4086\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4086\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Sue.-knee.stem_-500x500.png\" alt=\"Stem Cell Therapy for Knee Pain\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />           <em> Stem Cell Therapy Works Even When Other Treatments Fail</em>[/caption]\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics, including Stem Cell Therapy, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), and Dextrose Prolotherapy are non-surgical treatments for numerous painful joint conditions. The treatments are often superior to many other treatments at effectively repairing joint injuries. And they eliminate joint pain, getting you back to the activities and the lifestyle you love.\r\n<h4>Is joint pain standing in the way of your enjoyment of sports?</h4>\r\nAre painful joints making it difficult to do normal, everyday things? At OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, we commonly see patients who have tried a number of different treatments in an effort to find relief from their painful knee, hip, shoulder, back, and multiple joint pain. They have tried over-the-counter medications, prescription medications, cortisone injections, massage, and other treatments, but are still in pain. Surgery may have been recommended or even performed already. Yet they are still in pain.\r\n\r\nDoes this sound like you? Do you continue to suffer with a painful joint condition even though it seems like you have tried everything, but still experience annoying pain? Unfortunately, this scenario is repeated over and over. We hear it all of the time! But there is an answer!\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics is effective at repairing many painful joint conditions even after other treatments have failed. How can this be? The reason is because many of the other treatments never treat the root cause of the problem. Think about it. Can Advil really fix a joint problem or does it just cover up the pain? Is the problem an Advil deficiency? When you think about it like that, it is obvious that these treatments aren’t the answer, but more of a band-aid approach.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics has a greater chance at effectively repairing the joint injury and relieving the pain because it is directed at the root cause of the joint pain problem.  The underlying source of the majority of painful joint conditions is joint instability due to ligament and/or tendon injury and weakness. Fortunately, Regenerative Orthopedic treatments, like Stem Cell Therapy, PRP, and Prolotherapy, work great at treating ligament and tendon injuries and weakness, and because of that, they are able to successfully repair joint instability.\r\n\r\n<strong>How Do Regenerative Orthopedic Treatments Work?</strong>\r\n\r\nIt’s pretty simple. Regenerative Orthopedics involves the injection of different types of natural solutions which are injected into the painful joint areas.  The process stimulates the body’s natural healing cascade, which triggers wound healing properties. This results in tightened and stronger ligaments and tendons, which make the entire joint structure more stable. Remember, the underlying source of most painful joint conditions is an unstable joint. Therefore, stabilization of the joint with Regenerative Orthopedics repairs the problem at its source and results in pain elimination. Regenerative Orthopedics is beneficial in repairing many different types of sports injuries and various types of persistent joint pain.\r\n\r\n<strong>Does Regenerative Orthopedics Only Treat Specific Joints and Conditions? </strong>\r\n\r\nAt OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, we have seen Regenerative Orthopedics effectively repair most joint injuries and painful joint conditions including neck, back, knee, hip, shoulder and other musculoskeletal pains that are due to ligament and tendon weakness, injury, and joint instability.\r\n\r\nIn joint injuries such as meniscal tears or labral tears, we have found that the addition of Platelet Rich Plasma, along with Dextrose Prolotherapy is an effective Regenerative Orthopedic technique.\r\n\r\nEven arthritis can be treated with Regenerative Orthopedics, because it also has at its core, a problem of joint instability. Regenerative Orthopedics strengthens the entire joint, because the whole joint is treated comprehensively. Persistent joint pain in arthritis is almost always due to underlying injured soft tissue, like the ligaments and tendons, and joint instability. Left untreated, the weak ligaments cause the joint to move in an abnormal motion. Over time, this abnormal joint motion will injure other joint structures, setting the joint up for degeneration and the arthritic process. Regenerative Orthopedics stimulates the repair of the injured joint structures, stops the abnormal joint motions, and halts the degenerative process.  When degeneration of the joint is more severe, we may recommend the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy, which includes two forms of stem cells (bone and fat), PRP, and Dextrose Prolotherapy. This treatment combination is quite amazing at regenerating the joint when cartilage has been lost, plus it stimulates the other soft tissue structures to repair and strengthen, which fixes the root problem of joint instability, and results in the elimination of pain and the return to function in degenerative joint conditions.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics is an effective treatment option for painful joint conditions, even after many other treatments have failed to resolve your pain. If your pain has persisted to put a damper on your life after having tried numerous other treatments, we urge you to consider non-surgical Regenerative Orthopedics to resolve your joint pain.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/\"> Click here for more articles</a>','Painful Joints?','','inherit','closed','closed','','2592-revision-v1','','','2020-09-02 19:24:30','2020-09-02 19:24:30','',2592,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2592-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4088,9,'2020-09-02 19:36:20','2020-09-02 19:36:20','<h3><strong>Painful Joints? Regenerative Orthopedics Works Even When Other Treatments Fail</strong></h3>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4086\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"wp-image-4086 size-medium\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Sue.-knee.stem_-500x500.png\" alt=\"Stem Cell Therapy for Knee Pain\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" /> Stem Cell Therapy Resolves Painful Joints Even When Other Treatments Fail[/caption]\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics, including Stem Cell Therapy, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), and Dextrose Prolotherapy are non-surgical treatments for numerous conditions causing painful joints. The treatments are often superior to many other treatments at effectively repairing joint injuries. And they eliminate joint pain, getting you back to the activities and the lifestyle you love.\r\n<h4>Is joint pain standing in the way of your enjoyment of sports?</h4>\r\nAre painful joints making it difficult to do normal, everyday things? At OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, we commonly see patients who have tried a number of different treatments in an effort to find relief from their painful knee, hip, shoulder, back, and multiple joint pain. They have tried over-the-counter medications, prescription medications, cortisone injections, massage, and other treatments, but are still in pain. You may have even tried surgery. Yet they are still in pain.\r\n\r\nDoes this sound like you? Do you continue to suffer with a painful joint condition even though it seems like you have tried everything, but still experience annoying pain? Unfortunately, this scenario repeats over and over. We hear it all of the time! But there is an answer!\r\n<h4>Regenerative Orthopedics: An Effective Joint Repair Solution</h4>\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics is effective at repairing many painful joint conditions even after other treatments have failed. How can this be? The reason is because many of the other treatments never treat the root cause of the problem. Think about it. Can Advil really fix a joint problem? Or does it just cover up the pain? Is the problem an Advil deficiency? When you think about it like that, it is obvious that these treatments aren’t the answer, but more of a band-aid approach.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics has a greater chance at effectively repairing the joint injury and relieving the pain because it is directed at the root cause of the joint pain problem.  The underlying source of the majority of painful joint conditions is joint instability due to ligament and/or tendon injury and weakness. Fortunately, Regenerative Orthopedic treatments, like Stem Cell Therapy, PRP, and Prolotherapy, work great at treating ligament and tendon injuries and weakness, and because of that, they are able to successfully repair joint instability.\r\n<h4><strong>How Do Regenerative Orthopedic Treatments Work?</strong></h4>\r\nIt’s pretty simple. Regenerative Orthopedics involve the injection of different types of natural solutions which are injected into the painful joint areas.  The process stimulates the body’s natural healing cascade, which triggers wound healing properties. This results in tightened and stronger ligaments and tendons, which make the entire joint structure more stable.\r\n\r\nAnd remember, the underlying source of most painful joint conditions is an unstable joint. Therefore, stabilization of the joint with Regenerative Orthopedics repairs the problem at its source and results in pain elimination. Regenerative Orthopedics is beneficial in repairing many different types of sports injuries and various types of persistent joint pain.\r\n<h4><strong>Regenerative Orthopedics Treats Most Painful Joint Conditions</strong></h4>\r\nAt OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, we have seen Regenerative Orthopedics effectively repair most joint injuries and painful joint conditions including neck, back, knee, hip, shoulder and other musculoskeletal pains that are due to ligament and tendon weakness, injury, and joint instability.\r\n\r\nIn joint injuries such as meniscal tears or labral tears, we have found that the addition of Platelet Rich Plasma, along with Dextrose Prolotherapy is an effective Regenerative Orthopedic technique.\r\n<h4>Regenerative Orthopedics and Arthritis</h4>\r\nEven arthritis can be treated with Regenerative Orthopedics, because arthritis also has at its core, a problem of joint instability. Regenerative Orthopedics strengthens the entire joint, because the whole joint is treated comprehensively. Persistent joint pain in arthritis is almost always due to underlying injured soft tissue, like the ligaments and tendons, and joint instability.\r\n\r\nLeft untreated, the weak ligaments cause the joint to move in an abnormal motion. Over time, this abnormal joint motion will injure other joint structures, setting the joint up for degeneration and the arthritic process. Regenerative Orthopedics stimulates the repair of the injured joint structures, stops the abnormal joint motion, and halts the degenerative process.\r\n\r\nWhen degeneration of the joint is more severe, we may recommend the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy. This treatment includes two forms of stem cells (bone and fat), PRP, and Dextrose Prolotherapy. We have found that this combination is quite amazing at regenerating the joint when cartilage has been lost. Plus, it stimulates the other soft tissue structures to repair and strengthen, which fixes the root problem of joint instability. And the result is in the elimination of pain and the return to function in degenerative joint conditions.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics is an effective treatment option for painful joint conditions, even after many other treatments have failed to resolve your pain. If your pain has persisted to put a damper on your life after having tried numerous other treatments, we urge you to consider non-surgical Regenerative Orthopedics to resolve your joint pain.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/\"> Click here for more articles</a>','Painful Joints?','','inherit','closed','closed','','2592-revision-v1','','','2020-09-02 19:36:20','2020-09-02 19:36:20','',2592,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2592-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4089,9,'2020-09-07 19:49:20','2020-09-07 19:49:20','Sciatical','Sciatical','Sciatical','inherit','open','closed','','sciatical','','','2020-09-07 19:49:20','2020-09-07 19:49:20','',2555,'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/sciatical.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(4090,9,'2020-09-07 20:09:33','2020-09-07 20:09:33','[caption id=\"attachment_4089\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"400\"]<img class=\"wp-image-4089 size-medium\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/sciatical-400x500.png\" alt=\"Sciatica Symptoms\" width=\"400\" height=\"500\" /> <strong><em> Do Sciatica symptoms keeping you down?   Regenerative Orthopedics gets you back up!</em></strong>[/caption]\r\n<h2><strong>Relief from Sciatica Symptoms         </strong></h2>\r\nSciatica is a complaint that is tossed around quite frequently in the context of burning low back pain that shoots down a person’s buttocks, legs, and/or feet. And you’ve probably heard it or have said it yourself! If you’ve had sciatica symptoms, there\'s a good chance a friend has recommended their favorite treatment or therapist to help you find some relief.\r\n\r\nBut did you know that sciatica is not actually a disease? Sure, it’s a real thing, but sciatica is a symptom, and not the disease or condition itself. The condition is called<strong> lumbar radiculopathy. </strong>Oftentimes, the terms sciatica and lumbar radiculopathy are used interchangeably. Lumbar refers to the lower back area and radiculopathy is a disease of the root of a nerve.\r\n\r\nFor those of you who have experienced the pain of lumbar radiculopathy or an actual pinched nerve, <strong>the pain is very excruciating</strong>. The sufferer commonly experiences burning pain shooting down the leg. And the pain is so bad it will stop you in your tracks.\r\n<h3>How Did You Get to this Point of Extreme Pain?</h3>\r\nThe common denominator for most back pain problems is spinal instability. Injury to the ligaments of the back occurred at some point. And typically from bending over and twisting with the knees in a locked position, which then stretched the ligaments, and made them vulnerable to injury. The result is weak and lax ligaments. And when ligaments of the lumbar spine are weak, the vertebrae can slip out of place and pinch the nerve.\r\n<h3><strong>What Are the Common Treatments for Sciatica Symptoms or Lumbar Radiculopathy?</strong></h3>\r\nChiropractors treat sciatica symptoms with much success and should be the first practitioners to see for this condition. You can also try treatments like massage and stretching for relief. But these therapies will only work on the surrounding muscles, and any relief will very likely be temporary.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> </span>\r\n<h4><em>Regenerative Orthopedics Are One Treatment Option</em></h4>\r\nIf ligaments are weakened, the muscles will be going into spasm. That\'s because muscles spasm in an effort to stabilize the area that is currently unstable due to the ligament injury. Muscle-strengthening may be of benefit too. But remember that the underlying injury of the ligaments needs to be addressed. Regenerative Orthopedic treatments, such as Prolotherapy or PRP, are great options for addressing ligament injuries. And they are effective at both repairing and strengthening these types of soft tissue injuries.\r\n<h4><em>Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) and Cortisone Are Not Reparative Treatments</em></h4>\r\nNon-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are frequently used, but they are not reparative. So when you reach for an aspirin, Advil, or some other over-the-counter NSAID pain reliever, know that this is not a fix. Your physician may recommend prescription NSAID’s. But again, NSAID’s do not repair the injury. They may give you some relief, but they will not fix the underlying problem or heal the injury.\r\n\r\nIf sciatica symptoms do not resolve on their own and the pain continues, a cortisone injection may be recommended by your physician. Epidural cortisone injections may reduce the size of stressed nerve roots, but they do have side effects. Studies have shown that cortisone causes tissue like the ligaments to grow weaker. So, if weak tissue is the source of the problem, to begin with, then why use something that may make the problem worse? Instead, the spinal instability that is allowing the vertebral segments to move excessively needs to be addressed, so the pain can stop!\r\n<h4><strong><em>What About Painkillers and Anti-Depressants for Sciatica Symptoms?</em></strong></h4>\r\nHave you tried painkillers and found no lasting relief? Until the source of the problem is addressed, you may find yourself exhausted and frustrated at the failure of various therapies to provide long-lasting relief. Not to mention treatments that are ineffective at relieving lumbar radiculopathy and the sciatica symptoms.\r\n\r\nAre antidepressants and anticonvulsants being recommended? Although you may be depressed because of unending pain, good chance depression is not the source of your back pain. And what about the use of anticonvulsants to treat sciatica? In a 2018 article in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), the writers note that the commonly used anticonvulsant medication for sciatica called “pregabalin does not improve symptoms of sciatica but frequently has adverse effects.”<a href=\"#_edn1\" name=\"_ednref1\">[i]</a>\r\n\r\nHave you exhausted conservative care options? And have you progressed to stronger medications like painkillers, antidepressants, and anticonvulsants, and are possibly facing the recommendations of surgery? Then it is time to look into a solution that actually repairs the injury. Regenerative Orthopedics can provide an effective option that results in relief and repair while utilizing a non-surgical solution for those with persistent sciatica symptoms and lumbar radiculopathy.\r\n<h4><em><strong>What if Surgery Has Been Recommended for Your Sciatica Symptoms?</strong></em></h4>\r\nIf you are facing surgery for relief from your symptoms, minimally invasive spine surgery may be the surgery you are considering. Surgery may give you relief. However, studies have shown that although there may be a rapid decrease in pain and disability after a few months, years down the road patients still experience mild to moderate pain post-surgery.<a href=\"#_edn2\" name=\"_ednref2\">[ii]</a>\r\n<h3><strong>Regenerative Orthopedics to Strengthen Spinal Instability and Relieve Sciatica Symptoms</strong></h3>\r\nWhy choose surgery and treatments with side effects? Or those which also lack benefit when there is another option? Choose the path that actually repairs the injury and solves the problem. Regenerative Orthopedics is non-surgical, plus it is effective.\r\n\r\nAt OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, we treat all of the involved areas of the low back, including the injured ligaments and their attachments to stimulate the body’s own natural healing process. The treatment boosts the blood supply to the injured areas. And that brings reparative cells to the ligaments so they can heal. Remember that when the ligaments are weak, they allow for too much movement of the vertebrae. And with this extra movement a nerve can get pinched.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedic treatments to these areas strengthen and tighten the ligaments. That leads to stabilization of the lumbar spine, which stops the excessive movement, and repairs the underlying problem. The result is pain relief. Regenerative Orthopedics is effective at bringing pain relief and return to function for those suffering from sciatica symptoms and lumbar radiculopathy.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"#_ednref1\" name=\"_edn1\">[i]</a> Morgan DJ, Dhruva SS, Coon ER, Wright SM, Korenstein D. 2018 Update on Medical Overuse. JAMA Internal Medicine. 2018 Dec 3.  [<a href=\"https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/article-abstract/2717505\">JAMA</a>]\r\n\r\n<a href=\"#_ednref2\" name=\"_edn2\">[ii]</a> Machado GC, Witzleb AJ, Fritsch C, Maher CG, Ferreira PH, Ferreira ML. Patients with sciatica still experience pain and disability 5 years after surgery: A systematic review with meta-analysis of cohort studies. Eur J Pain. 2016 May 12.[<a href=\"https://scholar.google.com/scholar?cluster=1973126208637694796&amp;hl=en&amp;as_sdt=0,31\">Google Scholar</a>]\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/\"> Click here for more articles</a>','Relief from Sciatica Symptoms','','inherit','closed','closed','','2555-revision-v1','','','2020-09-07 20:09:33','2020-09-07 20:09:33','',2555,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2555-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4091,9,'2020-09-07 20:12:31','2020-09-07 20:12:31','<b>Is Surgery a Good Option for Meniscus Tears?</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meniscal tears are quite common. So much so, that they are one of the most common injuries to the knee. Meniscal injuries are routinely treated with surgery, and many with meniscus injuries end up receiving some form of meniscectomy. Nearly 700,000 arthroscopic partial meniscectomies are performed annually in the US, at an estimated annual cost of $4 billion.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  Is surgery of this type an effective way to treat meniscal injuries? Believe it or not, research show that it is not! Several studies question the effectiveness of this procedure. One study found that almost half of patients who received non-operative treatment with </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">improved well enough to avoid surgery.</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Three other studies compared arthroscopic meniscectomies with sham surgeries. A sham surgery is a faked surgical intervention that omits the step necessary for the surgery to be therapeutic. What were the results?  They found no significant difference between meniscectomy and sham surgery, and they did not find meniscectomies to be effective.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The most recent study, showed the surgery did not reduce the mechanical symptoms of knee catching and locking</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> As you can see, the effectiveness of meniscectomies is questionable. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<b>If Meniscus Surgeries Are Ineffective, Then Why Are They Done?</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patients usually believe the surgery will help their knee to function better and lessen the pain they are experiencing. When the knee locks and catches randomly, people want that to stop, especially since knee locking can be painful. If the person with these symptoms is an athlete, they want to get back to their sport quickly, and they think surgery is going to make that happen. People generally think that surgery can get them back to work or play sooner than going through physical therapy or other treatment options. But evidence and research does not back this way of thinking. In fact, many patients are worse off after the surgery.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>If You Want to Keep Your Knee Intact, Then Keep Your Meniscus!</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When part of the knee, like the meniscus, is removed, the knee is unable to function normally. Removing the meniscus makes the knee unstable. The instability leads to the development of more knee problems. The joint instability that arises after removal of the meniscus negatively affects the interplay between the other structures of the knee, because extra stress is placed on them. When more stress is placed on the cartilage, degeneration is accelerated, boosting the arthritic process. More stress is also placed on the various ligaments and tendons supporting the knee, eventually damaging them and leading to the breakdown of the knee joint and irreversible joint damage. It has been proven in studies that new onset instability is demonstrated after partial meniscectomy,</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with significant rates of cartilage loss transpiring after both partial and complete meniscectomy, and that these procedures lead to degenerative arthritis and ligament injury in the knee. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> And this information is not new! Adverse effects associated with meniscectomy have been documented in the literature going as far back as </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1923.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,</span></i>\r\n\r\n<b>Regenerative Orthopedics Effectively Repairs Meniscus Tears Non-Surgically</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Given the accumulation of evidence </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">t</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hat demonstrates not only the overwhelming lack of efficacy and benefit, but also the risk of serious adverse effects of this widely used procedure for meniscus tears, it is important to consider potential safe and effective alternatives. Regenerative Orthopedics is a non-surgical solution, used to effectively treat knee injuries such as meniscus tears, as well as other soft tissue injuries like ligaments and tendons.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, </span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regenerative Orthopedic treatments work by initiating the inflammatory stage of the healing process, raising the levels of growth factors, and initiating repair. The treatments stimulate new cell growth and rebuild depleted tissue, including the regeneration of cartilage.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In certain cases, Platelet Rich Plasma may be utilized. This involves injection of your own blood components to facilitate the healing of tissue that has degenerated. Platelets are the storehouses of growth factors, and platelet rich plasma is abundant in growth factors, capable of stimulating healing of the injured tissue.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regenerative Orthopedic treatments can safely and effectively treat meniscus tears without the need for surgery, returning you quickly to the activities and sports you enjoy.</span>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/\"> Click here for more articles</a>','Meniscus Tears: Is Surgery a Good Option?','','inherit','closed','closed','','2503-revision-v1','','','2020-09-07 20:12:31','2020-09-07 20:12:31','',2503,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2503-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4092,9,'2020-09-07 20:12:52','2020-09-07 20:12:52','Meniscus Tears: Repair them Non-Surgically with Regenerative Orthopedics','Meniscus Tears: Repair them Non-Surgically with Regenerative Orthopedics','Meniscus Tears: Repair them Non-Surgically with Regenerative Orthopedics','inherit','open','closed','','mcl-tears-2','','','2020-09-07 20:16:09','2020-09-07 20:16:09','',2503,'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/MCL-tears.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4093,9,'2020-09-07 20:17:18','2020-09-07 20:17:18','Meniscus Injuries','Meniscus Injuries','Meniscus Injuries','inherit','open','closed','','meniscus-injuries','','','2020-09-07 20:17:18','2020-09-07 20:17:18','',2503,'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/meniscus-injuries.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(4094,9,'2020-09-07 20:25:17','2020-09-07 20:25:17','[caption id=\"attachment_4093\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4093\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/meniscus-injuries-500x500.png\" alt=\"Meniscus Injuries\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" /> <em>      Meniscus Injuries? Repair them Non-Surgically with Regenerative Orthopedics</em>[/caption]\n<h3><b>Is Surgery a Good Option for Meniscus Tears?</b></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meniscal tears are quite common. So much so, that they are one of the most common injuries to the knee. Meniscal injuries are routinely treated with surgery, and many with meniscus injuries end up receiving some form of meniscectomy. Nearly 700,000 arthroscopic partial meniscectomies are performed annually in the US, at an estimated annual cost of $4 billion.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Is surgery of this type an effective way to treat meniscal injuries? Believe it or not, research show that it is not! Several studies question the effectiveness of this procedure. One study found that almost half of patients who received non-operative treatment with </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">improved well enough to avoid surgery.</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Three other studies compared arthroscopic meniscectomies with sham surgeries. A sham surgery is a faked surgical intervention that omits the step necessary for the surgery to be therapeutic. </span>\n<h4><strong><em>What W</em></strong><strong><i>ere the Results of the Research?  </i></strong></h4>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They found no significant difference between meniscectomy and sham surgery, and they did not find meniscectomies to be effective. And t</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">he most recent study, showed the surgery did not reduce the mechanical symptoms of knee catching and locking</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> As you can see, the effectiveness of meniscectomies is questionable. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\n<h3><b>If Meniscus Surgeries Are Ineffective, Then Why Are They Done?</b></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patients usually believe the surgery will help their knee to function better and lessen the pain they are experiencing. When the knee locks and catches randomly, people want that to stop, especially since knee locking can be painful. If the person with these symptoms is an athlete, they want to get back to their sport quickly, and they think surgery is going to make that happen.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> People generally think that surgery can get them back to work or play sooner than going through physical therapy or other treatment options. But evidence and research does not back this way of thinking. In fact, many patients are worse off after the surgery.</span>\n<h3><b>If You Want to Keep Your Knee Intact, Then Keep Your Meniscus!</b></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When part of the knee, like the meniscus, is removed, the knee is unable to function normally. And removing the meniscus makes the knee unstable. The instability leads to the development of more knee problems. The joint instability that arises after removal of the meniscus negatively affects the interplay between the other structures of the knee. That\'s because extra stress is placed on them. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When more stress is placed on the cartilage, degeneration is accelerated, boosting the arthritic process. And more stress is also placed on the various ligaments and tendons supporting the knee, eventually damaging them. And this leads to the breakdown of the knee joint and irreversible joint damage. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has been proven in studies that new onset instability is demonstrated after partial meniscectomy,</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with significant rates of cartilage loss transpiring after both partial and complete meniscectomy. And also that these procedures lead to degenerative arthritis and ligament injury in the knee. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And this information is not new! Adverse effects associated with meniscectomy have been documented in the literature going as far back as </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1923.</span>\n<h3><b>Regenerative Orthopedics Effectively Repairs Meniscus Tears Non-Surgically</b></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Given the accumulation of evidence </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">t</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hat demonstrates not only the overwhelming lack of efficacy and benefit, but also the risk of serious adverse effects of this widely used procedure for meniscus tears, it is important to consider potential safe and effective alternatives. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regenerative Orthopedics is a non-surgical solution, used to effectively treat knee injuries such as meniscus tears, as well as other soft tissue injuries like ligaments and tendons.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, </span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regenerative Orthopedic treatments work by initiating the inflammatory stage of the healing process, raising the levels of growth factors, and initiating repair. The treatments stimulate new cell growth and rebuild depleted tissue, including the regeneration of cartilage.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In certain cases, Platelet Rich Plasma may be utilized. This involves injection of your own blood components to facilitate the healing of tissue that has degenerated. Platelets are the storehouses of growth factors, and platelet rich plasma is abundant in growth factors, capable of stimulating healing of the injured tissue.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regenerative Orthopedic treatments can safely and effectively treat meniscus tears without the need for surgery, returning you quickly to the activities and sports you enjoy.</span>\n\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/\"> Click here for more articles</a>','Meniscus Tears: Is Surgery a Good Option?','','inherit','closed','closed','','2503-autosave-v1','','','2020-09-07 20:25:17','2020-09-07 20:25:17','',2503,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2503-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4095,9,'2020-09-07 20:24:15','2020-09-07 20:24:15','<h3><b>Is Surgery a Good Option for Meniscus Tears?</b></h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meniscal tears are quite common. So much so, that they are one of the most common injuries to the knee. Meniscal injuries are routinely treated with surgery, and many with meniscus injuries end up receiving some form of meniscectomy. Nearly 700,000 arthroscopic partial meniscectomies are performed annually in the US, at an estimated annual cost of $4 billion.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Is surgery of this type an effective way to treat meniscal injuries? Believe it or not, research show that it is not! Several studies question the effectiveness of this procedure. One study found that almost half of patients who received non-operative treatment with </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">improved well enough to avoid surgery.</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Three other studies compared arthroscopic meniscectomies with sham surgeries. A sham surgery is a faked surgical intervention that omits the step necessary for the surgery to be therapeutic. </span>\r\n<h4><strong><em>What W</em></strong><strong><i>ere the Results of the Research?  </i></strong></h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They found no significant difference between meniscectomy and sham surgery, and they did not find meniscectomies to be effective. And t</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">he most recent study, showed the surgery did not reduce the mechanical symptoms of knee catching and locking</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> As you can see, the effectiveness of meniscectomies is questionable. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\r\n<h3><b>If Meniscus Surgeries Are Ineffective, Then Why Are They Done?</b></h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patients usually believe the surgery will help their knee to function better and lessen the pain they are experiencing. When the knee locks and catches randomly, people want that to stop, especially since knee locking can be painful. If the person with these symptoms is an athlete, they want to get back to their sport quickly, and they think surgery is going to make that happen.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> People generally think that surgery can get them back to work or play sooner than going through physical therapy or other treatment options. But evidence and research does not back this way of thinking. In fact, many patients are worse off after the surgery.</span>\r\n<h3><b>If You Want to Keep Your Knee Intact, Then Keep Your Meniscus!</b></h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When part of the knee, like the meniscus, is removed, the knee is unable to function normally. And removing the meniscus makes the knee unstable. The instability leads to the development of more knee problems. The joint instability that arises after removal of the meniscus negatively affects the interplay between the other structures of the knee. That\'s because extra stress is placed on them. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When more stress is placed on the cartilage, degeneration is accelerated, boosting the arthritic process. And more stress is also placed on the various ligaments and tendons supporting the knee, eventually damaging them. And this leads to the breakdown of the knee joint and irreversible joint damage. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has been proven in studies that new onset instability is demonstrated after partial meniscectomy,</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with significant rates of cartilage loss transpiring after both partial and complete meniscectomy. And also that these procedures lead to degenerative arthritis and ligament injury in the knee. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And this information is not new! Adverse effects associated with meniscectomy have been documented in the literature going as far back as </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1923.</span>\r\n<h3><b>Regenerative Orthopedics Effectively Repairs Meniscus Tears Non-Surgically</b></h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Given the accumulation of evidence </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">t</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hat demonstrates not only the overwhelming lack of efficacy and benefit, but also the risk of serious adverse effects of this widely used procedure for meniscus tears, it is important to consider potential safe and effective alternatives. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regenerative Orthopedics is a non-surgical solution, used to effectively treat knee injuries such as meniscus tears, as well as other soft tissue injuries like ligaments and tendons.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, </span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regenerative Orthopedic treatments work by initiating the inflammatory stage of the healing process, raising the levels of growth factors, and initiating repair. The treatments stimulate new cell growth and rebuild depleted tissue, including the regeneration of cartilage.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In certain cases, Platelet Rich Plasma may be utilized. This involves injection of your own blood components to facilitate the healing of tissue that has degenerated. Platelets are the storehouses of growth factors, and platelet rich plasma is abundant in growth factors, capable of stimulating healing of the injured tissue.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regenerative Orthopedic treatments can safely and effectively treat meniscus tears without the need for surgery, returning you quickly to the activities and sports you enjoy.</span>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/\"> Click here for more articles</a>','Meniscus Tears: Is Surgery a Good Option?','','inherit','closed','closed','','2503-revision-v1','','','2020-09-07 20:24:15','2020-09-07 20:24:15','',2503,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2503-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4096,9,'2020-09-07 20:25:49','2020-09-07 20:25:49','[caption id=\"attachment_4093\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"543\"]<img class=\" wp-image-4093\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/meniscus-injuries-500x500.png\" alt=\"Meniscus Injuries\" width=\"543\" height=\"543\" /> <em>    Meniscus Injuries? Repair them Non-Surgically with Regenerative Orthopedics</em>[/caption]\r\n<h3><b>Is Surgery a Good Option for Meniscus Tears?</b></h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meniscal tears are quite common. So much so, that they are one of the most common injuries to the knee. Meniscal injuries are routinely treated with surgery, and many with meniscus injuries end up receiving some form of meniscectomy. Nearly 700,000 arthroscopic partial meniscectomies are performed annually in the US, at an estimated annual cost of $4 billion.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Is surgery of this type an effective way to treat meniscal injuries? Believe it or not, research show that it is not! Several studies question the effectiveness of this procedure. One study found that almost half of patients who received non-operative treatment with </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">improved well enough to avoid surgery.</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Three other studies compared arthroscopic meniscectomies with sham surgeries. A sham surgery is a faked surgical intervention that omits the step necessary for the surgery to be therapeutic. </span>\r\n<h4><strong><em>What W</em></strong><strong><i>ere the Results of the Research?  </i></strong></h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They found no significant difference between meniscectomy and sham surgery, and they did not find meniscectomies to be effective. And t</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">he most recent study, showed the surgery did not reduce the mechanical symptoms of knee catching and locking</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you can see, the effectiveness of meniscectomies is questionable. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> </span>\r\n<h3><b>If Meniscus Surgeries Are Ineffective, Then Why Are They Done?</b></h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patients usually believe the surgery will help their knee to function better and lessen the pain they are experiencing. When the knee locks and catches randomly, people want that to stop, especially since knee locking can be painful. If the person with these symptoms is an athlete, they want to get back to their sport quickly, and they think surgery is going to make that happen.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> People generally think that surgery can get them back to work or play sooner than going through physical therapy or other treatment options. But evidence and research does not back this way of thinking. In fact, many patients are worse off after the surgery.</span>\r\n<h3><b>If You Want to Keep Your Knee Intact, Then Keep Your Meniscus!</b></h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When part of the knee, like the meniscus, is removed, the knee is unable to function normally. And removing the meniscus makes the knee unstable. The instability leads to the development of more knee problems. The joint instability that arises after removal of the meniscus negatively affects the interplay between the other structures of the knee. That\'s because extra stress is placed on them. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When more stress is placed on the cartilage, degeneration is accelerated, boosting the arthritic process. And more stress is also placed on the various ligaments and tendons supporting the knee, eventually damaging them. And this leads to the breakdown of the knee joint and irreversible joint damage. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has been proven in studies that new onset instability is demonstrated after partial meniscectomy,</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with significant rates of cartilage loss transpiring after both partial and complete meniscectomy. And also that these procedures lead to degenerative arthritis and ligament injury in the knee. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And this information is not new! Adverse effects associated with meniscectomy have been documented in the literature going as far back as </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1923.</span>\r\n<h3><b>Regenerative Orthopedics Effectively Repairs Meniscus Tears Non-Surgically</b></h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Given the accumulation of evidence </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">t</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hat demonstrates not only the overwhelming lack of efficacy and benefit, but also the risk of serious adverse effects of this widely used procedure for meniscus tears, it is important to consider potential safe and effective alternatives. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regenerative Orthopedics is a non-surgical solution, used to effectively treat knee injuries such as meniscus tears, as well as other soft tissue injuries like ligaments and tendons.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, </span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regenerative Orthopedic treatments work by initiating the inflammatory stage of the healing process, raising the levels of growth factors, and initiating repair. The treatments stimulate new cell growth and rebuild depleted tissue, including the regeneration of cartilage.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In certain cases, Platelet Rich Plasma may be utilized. This involves injection of your own blood components to facilitate the healing of tissue that has degenerated. Platelets are the storehouses of growth factors, and platelet rich plasma is abundant in growth factors, capable of stimulating healing of the injured tissue.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regenerative Orthopedic treatments can safely and effectively treat meniscus tears without the need for surgery, returning you quickly to the activities and sports you enjoy.</span>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/\"> Click here for more articles</a>','Meniscus Tears: Is Surgery a Good Option?','','inherit','closed','closed','','2503-revision-v1','','','2020-09-07 20:25:49','2020-09-07 20:25:49','',2503,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2503-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4097,9,'2021-07-12 03:09:15','2021-07-12 03:09:15','[caption id=\"attachment_4099\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4099\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/headaches-1-500x500.jpg\" alt=\"Headaches\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" /> <strong><em>                        Are Headaches Coming From Your Neck?</em></strong>[/caption]\n<h3><b>Suffering from Headaches? </b><em><b>The Problem May Come From Your Neck.</b></em></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headaches are a recurrent malady suffered by millions of Americans, causing pain and discomfort in the head, forehead, scalp, or neck. At times they are a mild nuisance. But headaches can become severe, even disabling, with the pain leading to difficulty at work, concentration, and performance of daily activities. </span>\n<h3><b>What is the Source of Headaches?</b></h3>\n<h4><b><i>Hormones</i></b></h4>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headaches have different sources, and the causative factors require some investigation. Hormones might be the culprit. Women may experience headaches during the menstrual cycle due to shifts in hormone levels. And when this is the case, there may be a need to balance the hormones, because the woman could have too much estrogen and not enough progesterone.</span>\n<h4><em><strong>Diet </strong></em></h4>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headache pain can often be </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">corrected with diet. Food allergies or sensitivities can trigger headaches. And eating too many carbohydrates or not enough protein, for example, can alter blood chemistry. And that can prompt a headache or foster problems with the hormonal system, which can again lead to headaches.</span>\n<h4><strong><i>TMJ Syndrome</i></strong></h4>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temporomandibular</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> joint (TMJ) problems may contribute to headaches</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Sufferers with TMJ have clicking at this joint, experience facial pain, and may notice a stiff mouth upon awakening after a night’s sleep. And all of this can then lead to a headache. TMJ syndrome, which often includes headaches, requires stabilization of the TMJ joint and ligament. Also, bite problems may be present, necessitating bite equilibration.</span>\n<h3><b>The Neck as the Source of Headaches</b></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is not uncommon for the source of headaches to originate in the neck. Do you have neck pain before or during a headache? If you have neck pain followed by tension or migraine headache, then the source of the headache may very well be coming from your neck. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common neck problem producing headaches is an injury to the ligaments in the neck. How do you know if you have a ligament injury in your neck? You will hear grinding, crunching, and popping sounds when you turn your neck. And there is also a high probability that you crack your neck often. Injured ligaments generate instability in the neck, which induces muscle spasms in the neck as the muscles attempt to stabilize it. And the result is referral pain in the form of a tension headache in the forehead, back of the neck, or occiput. </span>\n<h3><em>Platelet Rich Plasma for Headaches</em></h3>\nDextrose Prolotherapy is often effective to treat headaches and achieve the desired results. In more severe cases, Platelet Rich Plasma, one of the types of Regenerative Orthopedics, may be recommendedhas also been shown in studies to be effective for chronic migraines.1\n<h4><strong><i>Cervicocranial Syndrome or </i><a href=\"http://jnnp.bmj.com/content/75/2/319.full\"><i>Barré-Liéou</i></a><i> Syndrome</i></strong></h4>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cervicocranial Syndrome, previously known as </span><a href=\"http://jnnp.bmj.com/content/75/2/319.full\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barré-Liéou</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Syndrome is a condition that causes a bunch of s</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ymptoms. The symptoms may include headache, dizziness, facial pain, ear pain, vertigo, tinnitus, loss of voice,</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hoarseness, neck pain, and severe fatigue. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instability of the neck or cervical spine is usually the source of these symptoms.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Neck instability involves increased motion between adjacent vertebrae which causes excessive stress on the supporting ligament structures. And the nerve endings within those structures elicit pain and a variety of symptoms.</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In other words</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">neck instability causes extra movement in the neck bones. And this extra motion can cause the bones to push on the nerves and cause irritation of the nervous system, leading to headaches and a bunch of other symptoms. </span>\n<h4><strong><i>Occipital Neuralgia</i></strong></h4>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Occipital neuralgia is another headache-causing condition related to neck instability. Those with this condition often experience sharp, stabbing pain in the lower part of the neck, the back of the head, and behind their eyes. The pain is typically one-sided. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The occipital nerve, which runs at the back of the head, can cause severe pain when injured. Many folks get nerve blocks for this pain. But these are not always effective at resolving the pain. Any instability of C1, C2, the first two neck vertebrae, can pinch or irritate the occipital nerve. And the extra motion along the spine can kink, press, and tighten on the nerves at the base of the skull. Neck instability symptoms include tenderness, clicking, grinding, and popping in the back of the head. </span>\n<h4><strong><i>Whiplash</i></strong></h4>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headaches can occur after whiplash injuries. During a whiplash injury, the head flexes and extends, in a forward and backward whip that injures the neck ligaments. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whiplash injuries are a common source of neck instability.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The lack of stable neck vertebrae can lead to further injury of the soft tissue and joint structures, as well as the possibility of nerve injury and irritation of the nervous system. And that can result in headaches and other symptoms. Whiplash often results in long-term pain, which is due to a ligament injury and malalignment of the neck vertebrae.</span>\n<h3><b>Regenerative Orthopedics Repairs Neck Instability</b></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regenerative Orthopedics involves the injection of natural substances into the damaged ligaments. The treatment results in tightening, repair, and regeneration of the ligaments involved in TMJ and neck instability. The area becomes stabilized, thus eliminating the instability, muscle spasms, and associated neck and jaw pain, and other related symptoms. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those who are tired of the disability and pain of severe headaches, and other conditions related to neck instability, Regenerative Orthopedics is a safe, non-surgical option that stops headache pain, decreases symptoms, and increases functionality in otherwise life-altering conditions.</span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/EKGWkEAaqTM\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe>\n\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/\"> Click here for more articles</a>','Headache Sufferer? It Could Be Your Neck.','','inherit','closed','closed','','2501-autosave-v1','','','2021-07-12 03:09:15','2021-07-12 03:09:15','',2501,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2501-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4098,9,'2020-09-07 20:29:22','2020-09-07 20:29:22','<b>Suffering from Headaches? The Problem May Come From Your Neck.</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headaches are a recurrent malady suffered by millions of Americans, causing pain and discomfort in the head, forehead, scalp, or neck. At times they are a mild nuisance, but headaches can become severe, even disabling, with the pain leading to difficulty at work, concentration and performance of daily activities. </span>\r\n\r\n<b>What is the Source of Headaches?</b>\r\n\r\n<b><i>Hormones</i></b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headaches have different sources, and the causative factors require some investigation. Hormones might be the culprit. Women may experience headaches during the menstrual cycle due to shifts in hormone levels. When this is the case there may be a need to balance the hormones, because the woman could have too much estrogen and not enough progesterone.</span>\r\n\r\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diet </span></i>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headache pain can often be </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">corrected with diet. Food allergies or sensitivities can trigger headaches. Eating too many carbohydrates and not enough protein, for example, can alter blood chemistry, which can prompt a headache or foster problems with the hormonal system, which can again lead to headaches.</span>\r\n\r\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TMJ Syndrome</span></i>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temporomandibular</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> joint (TMJ) problems may contribute to headaches</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Sufferers with TMJ have clicking at this joint, experience facial pain, and may notice a stiff mouth upon awakening after a night’s sleep, all of which can then lead to a headache. TMJ syndrome, which often includes headaches, requires stabilization of the TMJ joint and ligament. Bite problems may also be present, necessitating bite equilibration.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>The Neck as the Source of Headaches</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is not uncommon for the source of headaches to originate in the neck. Do you have neck pain before or during a headache? If you have neck pain followed by a tension or migraine headache, then the source of the headache may very well be coming from your neck. The most common neck problem producing headaches is injury to the ligaments in the neck. How do you know if you have ligament injury in your neck? You will hear grinding, crunching, and popping sounds when you turn your neck. There is also a high probability that you crack your neck often. Injured ligaments generate instability in the neck, which induces muscle spasms in the neck as the muscles attempt to stabilize it. The result is referral pain in the form of a tension headache in the forehead, back of the neck, or occiput. </span>\r\n\r\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cervicocranial Syndrome or </span></i><a href=\"http://jnnp.bmj.com/content/75/2/319.full\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barré-Liéou</span></i></a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Syndrome</span></i>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cervicocranial Syndrome, previously known as </span><a href=\"http://jnnp.bmj.com/content/75/2/319.full\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barré-Liéou</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Syndrome is a condition that causes a bunch of s</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ymptoms. The symptoms may include headache, dizziness, facial pain, ear pain, vertigo, tinnitus, loss of voice,</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hoarseness, neck pain and severe fatigue. Instability of the neck or cervical spine is usually the source of these symptoms.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Neck instability involves increased motion between adjacent vertebrae which causes excessive stress on the supporting ligament structures and the nerve endings within those structures eliciting pain and a variety of symptoms.</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In other words</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">neck instability causes extra movement in the neck bones, and this extra motion can cause the bones to push on the nerves and cause irritation of the nervous system, leading to headaches and a bunch of other symptoms. </span>\r\n\r\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Occipital Neuralgia</span></i>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Occipital neuralgia is another headache causing condition related to neck instability. Those with this condition often experience sharp, stabbing pain in the lower part of the neck, the back of the head, and behind their eyes. The pain is typically one-sided. The occipital nerve, which runs at the back of the head, can cause severe pain when injured. Many folks get nerve blocks for this pain, but these are not always effective at resolving the pain. Any instability of C1, C2, the first two neck vertebrae, can pinch or irritate the occipital nerve, and the extra motion along the spine can kink, press and tighten on the nerves at the base of the skull. Neck instability symptoms include tenderness, clicking, grinding and popping in the back of the head. </span>\r\n\r\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whiplash</span></i>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headaches can occur after whiplash injuries. During a whiplash injury the head flexes and extends, in a forward and backward whip that injures the neck ligaments. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whiplash injuries are a common source of neck instability.</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The lack of stable neck vertebrae can lead to further injury of the soft tissue and joint structures, as well as the possibility of nerve injury and the irritation of the nervous system, which can result in headaches and other symptoms. Whiplash often results in long-term pain, which is due to ligament injury and malalignment of the neck vertebrae.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Regenerative Orthopedics Repairs Neck Instability</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regenerative Orthopedics involve the injection of natural substances into the damaged ligaments, which then results in tightening, repair and regeneration of the ligaments involved in TMJ and  neck instability. The treatments stabilize the area, thus eliminating the instability, muscle spasms and associated neck and jaw pain and other related symptoms. For those who are tired of the disability and pain of severe headaches, and other conditions related to neck instability, Regenerative Orthopedics is a safe, non-surgical option that stops headache pain, decreases symptoms, and increases functionality in otherwise life-altering conditions.</span>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/EKGWkEAaqTM\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/\"> Click here for more articles</a>','Headaches Sufferer? It Could Be Your Neck.','','inherit','closed','closed','','2501-revision-v1','','','2020-09-07 20:29:22','2020-09-07 20:29:22','',2501,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2501-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4099,9,'2020-09-07 20:29:39','2020-09-07 20:29:39','Headaches','Headaches','Headaches Coming From Your Neck?','inherit','open','closed','','headaches-2','','','2020-09-07 20:30:02','2020-09-07 20:30:02','',2501,'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/headaches-1.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4100,9,'2020-09-07 20:39:59','2020-09-07 20:39:59','[caption id=\"attachment_4099\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4099\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/headaches-1-500x500.jpg\" alt=\"Headaches\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" /> <strong><em>                        Are Headaches Coming From Your Neck?</em></strong>[/caption]\r\n<h3><b>Suffering from Headaches? </b><em><b>The Problem May Come From Your Neck.</b></em></h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headaches are a recurrent malady suffered by millions of Americans, causing pain and discomfort in the head, forehead, scalp, or neck. At times they are a mild nuisance. But headaches can become severe, even disabling, with the pain leading to difficulty at work, concentration and performance of daily activities. </span>\r\n<h3><b>What is the Source of Headaches?</b></h3>\r\n<h4><b><i>Hormones</i></b></h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headaches have different sources, and the causative factors require some investigation. Hormones might be the culprit. Women may experience headaches during the menstrual cycle due to shifts in hormone levels. And when this is the case, there may be a need to balance the hormones, because the woman could have too much estrogen and not enough progesterone.</span>\r\n<h4><em><strong>Diet </strong></em></h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headache pain can often be </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">corrected with diet. Food allergies or sensitivities can trigger headaches. And eating too many carbohydrates or not enough protein, for example, can alter blood chemistry. And that can prompt a headache or foster problems with the hormonal system, which can again lead to headaches.</span>\r\n<h4><strong><i>TMJ Syndrome</i></strong></h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temporomandibular</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> joint (TMJ) problems may contribute to headaches</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Sufferers with TMJ have clicking at this joint, experience facial pain, and may notice a stiff mouth upon awakening after a night’s sleep. And all of this can then lead to a headache. TMJ syndrome, which often includes headaches, requires stabilization of the TMJ joint and ligament. Also, bite problems may be present, necessitating bite equilibration.</span>\r\n<h3><b>The Neck as the Source of Headaches</b></h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is not uncommon for the source of headaches to originate in the neck. Do you have neck pain before or during a headache? If you have neck pain followed by a tension or migraine headache, then the source of the headache may very well be coming from your neck. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common neck problem producing headaches is injury to the ligaments in the neck. How do you know if you have ligament injury in your neck? You will hear grinding, crunching, and popping sounds when you turn your neck. And there is also a high probability that you crack your neck often. Injured ligaments generate instability in the neck, which induces muscle spasms in the neck as the muscles attempt to stabilize it. And the result is referral pain in the form of a tension headache in the forehead, back of the neck, or occiput. </span>\r\n<h4><strong><i>Cervicocranial Syndrome or </i><a href=\"http://jnnp.bmj.com/content/75/2/319.full\"><i>Barré-Liéou</i></a><i> Syndrome</i></strong></h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cervicocranial Syndrome, previously known as </span><a href=\"http://jnnp.bmj.com/content/75/2/319.full\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barré-Liéou</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Syndrome is a condition that causes a bunch of s</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ymptoms. The symptoms may include headache, dizziness, facial pain, ear pain, vertigo, tinnitus, loss of voice,</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hoarseness, neck pain and severe fatigue. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instability of the neck or cervical spine is usually the source of these symptoms.</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Neck instability involves increased motion between adjacent vertebrae which causes excessive stress on the supporting ligament structures. And the nerve endings within those structures elicit pain and a variety of symptoms.</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In other words</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">neck instability causes extra movement in the neck bones. And this extra motion can cause the bones to push on the nerves and cause irritation of the nervous system, leading to headaches and a bunch of other symptoms. </span>\r\n<h4><strong><i>Occipital Neuralgia</i></strong></h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Occipital neuralgia is another headache causing condition related to neck instability. Those with this condition often experience sharp, stabbing pain in the lower part of the neck, the back of the head, and behind their eyes. The pain is typically one-sided. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The occipital nerve, which runs at the back of the head, can cause severe pain when injured. Many folks get nerve blocks for this pain. But these are not always effective at resolving the pain. Any instability of C1, C2, the first two neck vertebrae, can pinch or irritate the occipital nerve. And the extra motion along the spine can kink, press and tighten on the nerves at the base of the skull. Neck instability symptoms include tenderness, clicking, grinding and popping in the back of the head. </span>\r\n<h4><strong><i>Whiplash</i></strong></h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headaches can occur after whiplash injuries. During a whiplash injury the head flexes and extends, in a forward and backward whip that injures the neck ligaments. </span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whiplash injuries are a common source of neck instability.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The lack of stable neck vertebrae can lead to further injury of the soft tissue and joint structures, as well as the possibility of nerve injury and the irritation of the nervous system. And that can result in headaches and other symptoms. Whiplash often results in long-term pain, which is due to ligament injury and malalignment of the neck vertebrae.</span>\r\n<h3><b>Regenerative Orthopedics Repairs Neck Instability</b></h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regenerative Orthopedics involve the injection of natural substances into the damaged ligaments. The treatment results in tightening, repair, and regeneration of the ligaments involved in TMJ and  neck instability. The area becomes stabilized, thus eliminating the instability, muscle spasms and associated neck and jaw pain and other related symptoms. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those who are tired of the disability and pain of severe headaches, and other conditions related to neck instability, Regenerative Orthopedics is a safe, non-surgical option that stops headache pain, decreases symptoms, and increases functionality in otherwise life-altering conditions.</span>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/EKGWkEAaqTM\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/\"> Click here for more articles</a>','Headaches Sufferer? It Could Be Your Neck.','','inherit','closed','closed','','2501-revision-v1','','','2020-09-07 20:39:59','2020-09-07 20:39:59','',2501,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2501-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4101,9,'2020-09-07 20:58:26','2020-09-07 20:58:26','<div class=\"t pg-1m0 pg-1x0 pg-1h3 pg-1y2 pg-1ff1 pg-1fs1 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0\">\n\nRegenerative, non-surgical treatments for painful hip labral tears have grown in recent years and with good reason. People want an alternative to the invasiveness of surgery and options that do not require anesthesia or a hospital stay. They also want therapies known to have successful long-term results.\n\nRegenerative Orthopedics can regrow cartilage and restore degenerated tissue so that decreased mobility and unrelenting hip pain from a hip labral tear can become a thing of the pas<span class=\"pg-1fc2 pg-1sc0\">t</span><span class=\"pg-1fc2 pg-1sc0\">. </span>Being diagnosed with a labral tear of the hip no longer has to mean surgery, prolonged downtime, and giving up leisure activities.\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_2198\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"400\"]<img class=\"wp-image-2198 size-medium\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/labral-tear-400x500.png\" alt=\"Labral Tear\" width=\"400\" height=\"500\" /> <em>            <strong>Non-Surgical Repair of Hip Labral Tears</strong></em>[/caption]\n\n</div>\n<h3>The Hip and Labrum</h3>\n<div class=\"t pg-1m0 pg-1x0 pg-1h3 pg-1ya pg-1ff1 pg-1fs1 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0\">The hip joint is a ball-and-socket joint with very large ligaments that usually keep the hip pretty stable, helping to prevent injuries. And the hip labrum is a ring of cartilage that seals the ball and socket, and aids in providing movement between the leg and pelvis.</div>\n<div></div>\n<div class=\"t pg-1m0 pg-1x0 pg-1h3 pg-1ya pg-1ff1 pg-1fs1 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0\">But we move our hips a lot and put them through high rates of wear. So more and more, hip injuries, including tears to the labrum, are becoming a source of pain and disability. Additionally, the excessive force required in different sports activities can push the hip and its labrum beyond their normal range, resulting in injur<span class=\"pg-1fc2 pg-1sc0\">y</span><span class=\"pg-1ff3 pg-1fs2 pg-1fc1\">.</span></div>\n<div></div>\n<div class=\"t pg-1m0 pg-1x0 pg-1h3 pg-1y11 pg-1ff1 pg-1fs1 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0\"> The hip labrum also serves as a cushion and shock absorber to protect the hip and thigh bones. Damage or degeneration to the labrum will result in pain and instability of the hip joint. And labral tears can be caused by a sudden, specific injury or with repetitive motions that cause wear and tear type injuries.</div>\n<div></div>\n<h3>Hip Labral Tear Symptoms</h3>\n<div class=\"t pg-1m0 pg-1x0 pg-1h3 pg-1y11 pg-1ff1 pg-1fs1 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0\">Symptoms include varying degrees of pain, including pain deep in the groin, as well as clicking, popping, and a locking sensation in the hip joint.</div>\n<div></div>\n<div class=\"t pg-1m0 pg-1x0 pg-1h3 pg-1y11 pg-1ff1 pg-1fs1 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0\">A labral tear in the hip destabilizes the hip joint and is associated with early onset arthritis. Overgrowth of bone will occur in an attempt to stabilize the area.</div>\n<div></div>\n<div class=\"t pg-1m0 pg-1x0 pg-1h3 pg-1y11 pg-1ff1 pg-1fs1 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0\">Let’s explain this arthritis connection further! The disrupted balance in motion that transpires after the original injury causes an uneven weight distribution inside the joint. And that prompts the joint surfaces to rub roughly and then generate a breaking down of articular cartilage. That limits joint function and promotes bone loss and the eventual bony overgrowth of arthritis.</div>\n<h3>Treatment Options for Hip Labral Tears</h3>\nThe labrum has a poor blood supply. And this makes a tear or injury difficult to treat with conservative approaches since they are unable to repair the injured ligaments, torn labrum, or the resultant instability and imbalance caused by the injury. Standard therapeutic approaches such as pain medications, steroid injections, and arthroscopy, employed to address labral injuries, are often ineffective. That\'s because they are not reparative and do not heal the underlying cause of the problem, the injured ligaments, labrum, and hip instability.\n\nPhysical therapy can help strengthen the surrounding muscles. But it cannot repair the labrum or prevent further degeneration from the abnormal motion the injury has caused in the hip joint.\n<div>\n<h3>Pain Relief, Restoration of Hip Function and Stability with Regenerative Orthopedics</h3>\nRegenerative Orthopedics aims to address the soft tissue weakness that transpired during the original hip labral tear injury. The treatment also restores the normal function of the labrum, correcting the imbalance, and stimulating repair where the degeneration has occurred.\n\n</div>\n<div class=\"t pg-1m0 pg-1x0 pg-1h3 pg-1y28 pg-1ff1 pg-1fs1 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0\">Non-Surgical Regenerative Orthopedics, including Stem Cell Therapy, PRP, and Prolotherapy are alternative modalities that can repair the injury and abnormal joint motion by stimulating the natural regenerative processes in and around the hip joint. The torn labrum and the involved injured ligaments are restored to a healthy state, which improves joint support and function, and reduces pain and symptoms.</div>\n<div></div>\n<div class=\"t pg-1m0 pg-1x0 pg-1h3 pg-1y28 pg-1ff1 pg-1fs1 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0\">Degenerative conditions, such as hip labral tear injuries need regeneration. Regenerative Orthopedics repairs the labrum and supports the formation of cartilage in the hip environment. This regenerative therapy has been found effective for the treatment of labral injuries. And the non-surgical treatment involves the injection of natural substances into the degenerated hip to stimulate healing.</div>\n<h3>Cellular Therapies Such as PRP and Stem Cells</h3>\n<div class=\"t pg-1m0 pg-1x0 pg-1h3 pg-1y28 pg-1ff1 pg-1fs1 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0\">Sometimes in the treatment of labral tears, cellular therapies such as PRP and Stem Cells are also needed. Especially in very active people and athletes, or in conditions with more severe degeneration. These therapies involve the injection of an autologous preparation (from a person’s own blood, fat or bone marrow). The solution is then injected directly into the damaged joint, to accelerate the healing process in more severe cases of labral injury. The surrounding soft tissue would also be treated comprehensively.</div>\n<div></div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"t pg-2m0 pg-2x0 pg-2h2 pg-2yc pg-2ff1 pg-2fs0 pg-2fc0 pg-2sc0 pg-2ls0 pg-2ws0\">Regenerative Orthopedics is a highly successful non-surgical option for hip labral tears. We recommend this choice before considering surgery since surgical removal of the labrum will make the joint more unstable. And surgery will limit labrum flexibility by stapling part of it down, making it even more susceptible to tears and future degeneration.</div>\n<div></div>\n<div class=\"t pg-2m0 pg-2x0 pg-2h2 pg-2yc pg-2ff1 pg-2fs0 pg-2fc0 pg-2sc0 pg-2ls0 pg-2ws0\">Most painful hip conditions begin with damage to the surrounding ligaments. And they progress into degenerative conditions like labral degeneration. Since the hip labrum along with the surrounding ligaments, provide most of the stability of the hip, all of these areas need to be treated. We have treated hip labrum tears successfully for many years at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, and offer an effective and much-needed alternative to hip surgery in cases of hip labral tears.</div>\n</div>\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/\"> Click here for more articles</a>','Hip Labral Tears? Get Non-Surgical Repair','','inherit','closed','closed','','2362-autosave-v1','','','2020-09-07 20:58:26','2020-09-07 20:58:26','',2362,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2362-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4102,9,'2020-09-07 20:45:48','2020-09-07 20:45:48','<div class=\"t pg-1m0 pg-1x0 pg-1h3 pg-1y2 pg-1ff1 pg-1fs1 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0\">\r\n\r\nRegenerative, non-surgical treatments for painful hip labral tears have grown in recent years and with good reason. People want an alternative to the invasiveness of surgery and options that do not require anesthesia or a hospital stay. They also want therapies known to have successful long-term results.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics can regrow cartilage and restore degenerated tissue so that decreased mobility and unrelenting hip pain from a hip labral tear can become a thing of the pas<span class=\"pg-1fc2 pg-1sc0\">t</span><span class=\"pg-1fc2 pg-1sc0\">. </span>Being diagnosed with a labral tear of the hip no longer has to mean surgery, prolonged downtime, and giving up leisure activities.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2198\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"400\"]<img class=\"wp-image-2198 size-medium\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/labral-tear-400x500.png\" alt=\"Labral Tear\" width=\"400\" height=\"500\" /> Non-Surgical Hip Labral Tear Repair[/caption]\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<h3>The Hip and Labrum</h3>\r\n<div class=\"t pg-1m0 pg-1x0 pg-1h3 pg-1ya pg-1ff1 pg-1fs1 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0\">The hip joint is a ball-and-socket joint with very large ligaments that usually keep the hip pretty stable, helping to prevent injuries. And the hip labrum is a ring of cartilage that seals the ball and socket, and aids in providing movement between the leg and pelvis. But we move our hips a lot and put them through high rates of wear, so more and more, hip injuries, including tears to the labrum, are becoming a source of pain and disability. Additionally, the excessive force required in different sports activities can push the hip and its labrum beyond their normal range, resulting in injur<span class=\"pg-1fc2 pg-1sc0\">y</span><span class=\"pg-1ff3 pg-1fs2 pg-1fc1\">.</span></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div class=\"t pg-1m0 pg-1x0 pg-1h3 pg-1y11 pg-1ff1 pg-1fs1 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0\">          The hip labrum also serves as a cushion and shock absorber to protect the hip and thigh bones. Damage or degeneration to the labrum will result in pain and instability of the hip joint. Labral tears can be caused by a sudden, specific injury or with repetitive motions that cause wear and tear type injuries. Symptoms include varying degrees of pain, including pain deep in the groin, as well as clicking, popping, and a locking sensation in the hip joint. A labral tear in the hip destabilizes the hip joint and is associated with early onset arthritis. Overgrowth of bone will occur in an attempt to stabilize the area. Let’s explain this arthritis connection further! The disrupted balance in motion that transpires after the original injury causes an uneven weight distribution inside the joint, prompting the joint surfaces to rub roughly and then generating a breaking down of articular cartilage, which limits joint function and promotes bone loss and the eventual bony overgrowth of arthritis.</div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<h2>Pain Relief, Restoration of Hip Function and Stability with Regenerative Orthopedics</h2>\r\n<div class=\"t pg-1m0 pg-1x0 pg-1h3 pg-1y1d pg-1ff1 pg-1fs1 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0\">          Regenerative Orthopedics aims to address the soft tissue weakness that transpired during the original injury. The treatment also restores the normal function of the labrum, correcting the imbalance, and stimulating repair where the degeneration has occurred. The labrum has a poor blood supply, which makes a tear or injury difficult to treat with conservative approaches since they are unable to repair the injured ligaments, torn labrum, or the resultant instability and imbalance caused by the injury. Standard therapeutic approaches such as pain medications, steroid injections, and arthroscopy, employed to address labral injuries, are often ineffective because they are not reparative and do not heal the underlying cause of the problem, the injured ligaments, labrum, and hip instability. Physical therapy can help strengthen the surrounding muscles, but cannot repair the labrum or prevent further degeneration from the abnormal motion the injury has caused in the hip joint.</div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div class=\"t pg-1m0 pg-1x0 pg-1h3 pg-1y28 pg-1ff1 pg-1fs1 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0\">          Non-Surgical Regenerative Orthopedics, including Stem Cell Therapy, PRP, and Prolotherapy are alternative modalities that can repair the injury and abnormal joint motion by stimulating the natural regenerative processes in and around the hip joint. The torn labrum and the involved injured ligaments are restored to a healthy state, which improves joint support and function, and reduces pain and symptoms. Degenerative conditions, such as hip labral injuries need regeneration. Regenerative Orthopedics repairs the labrum and supports the formation of cartilage in the hip environment. This regenerative therapy has been found effective for the treatment of labral injuries and involves the injection of natural substances into the degenerated hip to stimulate healing. Sometimes in the treatment of labral tears, cellular therapies such as PRP and Stem Cells are also needed, especially in very active people and athletes. These therapies involve the injection of an autologous preparation (from a person’s own blood, fat or bone marrow), which is then injected directly into the damaged joint, to accelerate the healing process in more severe cases of labral injury. The surrounding soft tissue would also be treated comprehensively.</div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div>\r\n<div class=\"t pg-2m0 pg-2x0 pg-2h2 pg-2yc pg-2ff1 pg-2fs0 pg-2fc0 pg-2sc0 pg-2ls0 pg-2ws0\">          Regenerative Orthopedics is a highly successful non-surgical option for hip labral tears. We recommend this choice before considering surgery since surgical removal of the labrum will make the joint more unstable and will limit labrum flexibility by stapling part of it down, making it even more susceptible to tears and future degeneration. Most painful hip conditions begin with damage to the surrounding ligaments and progress into degenerative conditions like labral degeneration. Since the hip labrum along with the surrounding ligaments, provide most of the stability of the hip, all of these areas need to be treated. We have treated hip labrum tears successfully for many years at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, and offer an effective and much-needed alternative to hip surgery in cases of hip labral tears.</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/\"> Click here for more articles</a>','Hip Labral Tears? Get Non-Surgical Repair','','inherit','closed','closed','','2362-revision-v1','','','2020-09-07 20:45:48','2020-09-07 20:45:48','',2362,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2362-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4103,9,'2020-09-07 20:57:15','2020-09-07 20:57:15','<div class=\"t pg-1m0 pg-1x0 pg-1h3 pg-1y2 pg-1ff1 pg-1fs1 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0\">\r\n\r\nRegenerative, non-surgical treatments for painful hip labral tears have grown in recent years and with good reason. People want an alternative to the invasiveness of surgery and options that do not require anesthesia or a hospital stay. They also want therapies known to have successful long-term results.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics can regrow cartilage and restore degenerated tissue so that decreased mobility and unrelenting hip pain from a hip labral tear can become a thing of the pas<span class=\"pg-1fc2 pg-1sc0\">t</span><span class=\"pg-1fc2 pg-1sc0\">. </span>Being diagnosed with a labral tear of the hip no longer has to mean surgery, prolonged downtime, and giving up leisure activities.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2198\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"400\"]<img class=\"wp-image-2198 size-medium\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/labral-tear-400x500.png\" alt=\"Labral Tear\" width=\"400\" height=\"500\" /> <em>            <strong>Non-Surgical Repair of Hip Labral Tears</strong></em>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<h3>The Hip and Labrum</h3>\r\n<div class=\"t pg-1m0 pg-1x0 pg-1h3 pg-1ya pg-1ff1 pg-1fs1 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0\">The hip joint is a ball-and-socket joint with very large ligaments that usually keep the hip pretty stable, helping to prevent injuries. And the hip labrum is a ring of cartilage that seals the ball and socket, and aids in providing movement between the leg and pelvis.</div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div class=\"t pg-1m0 pg-1x0 pg-1h3 pg-1ya pg-1ff1 pg-1fs1 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0\">But we move our hips a lot and put them through high rates of wear. So more and more, hip injuries, including tears to the labrum, are becoming a source of pain and disability. Additionally, the excessive force required in different sports activities can push the hip and its labrum beyond their normal range, resulting in injur<span class=\"pg-1fc2 pg-1sc0\">y</span><span class=\"pg-1ff3 pg-1fs2 pg-1fc1\">.</span></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div class=\"t pg-1m0 pg-1x0 pg-1h3 pg-1y11 pg-1ff1 pg-1fs1 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0\"> The hip labrum also serves as a cushion and shock absorber to protect the hip and thigh bones. Damage or degeneration to the labrum will result in pain and instability of the hip joint. And labral tears can be caused by a sudden, specific injury or with repetitive motions that cause wear and tear type injuries.</div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<h3>Labral Tear Symptoms</h3>\r\n<div class=\"t pg-1m0 pg-1x0 pg-1h3 pg-1y11 pg-1ff1 pg-1fs1 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0\">Symptoms include varying degrees of pain, including pain deep in the groin, as well as clicking, popping, and a locking sensation in the hip joint.</div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div class=\"t pg-1m0 pg-1x0 pg-1h3 pg-1y11 pg-1ff1 pg-1fs1 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0\">A labral tear in the hip destabilizes the hip joint and is associated with early onset arthritis. Overgrowth of bone will occur in an attempt to stabilize the area.</div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div class=\"t pg-1m0 pg-1x0 pg-1h3 pg-1y11 pg-1ff1 pg-1fs1 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0\">Let’s explain this arthritis connection further! The disrupted balance in motion that transpires after the original injury causes an uneven weight distribution inside the joint. And that prompts the joint surfaces to rub roughly and then generate a breaking down of articular cartilage. That limits joint function and promotes bone loss and the eventual bony overgrowth of arthritis.</div>\r\n<h3>Treatment Options for Hip Labral Tears</h3>\r\nThe labrum has a poor blood supply. And this makes a tear or injury difficult to treat with conservative approaches since they are unable to repair the injured ligaments, torn labrum, or the resultant instability and imbalance caused by the injury. Standard therapeutic approaches such as pain medications, steroid injections, and arthroscopy, employed to address labral injuries, are often ineffective. That\'s because they are not reparative and do not heal the underlying cause of the problem, the injured ligaments, labrum, and hip instability.\r\n\r\nPhysical therapy can help strengthen the surrounding muscles. But it cannot repair the labrum or prevent further degeneration from the abnormal motion the injury has caused in the hip joint.\r\n<div>\r\n<h3>Pain Relief, Restoration of Hip Function and Stability with Regenerative Orthopedics</h3>\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics aims to address the soft tissue weakness that transpired during the original hip labral tear injury. The treatment also restores the normal function of the labrum, correcting the imbalance, and stimulating repair where the degeneration has occurred.\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"t pg-1m0 pg-1x0 pg-1h3 pg-1y28 pg-1ff1 pg-1fs1 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0\">Non-Surgical Regenerative Orthopedics, including Stem Cell Therapy, PRP, and Prolotherapy are alternative modalities that can repair the injury and abnormal joint motion by stimulating the natural regenerative processes in and around the hip joint. The torn labrum and the involved injured ligaments are restored to a healthy state, which improves joint support and function, and reduces pain and symptoms.</div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div class=\"t pg-1m0 pg-1x0 pg-1h3 pg-1y28 pg-1ff1 pg-1fs1 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0\">Degenerative conditions, such as hip labral tear injuries need regeneration. Regenerative Orthopedics repairs the labrum and supports the formation of cartilage in the hip environment. This regenerative therapy has been found effective for the treatment of labral injuries. And the non-surgical treatment involves the injection of natural substances into the degenerated hip to stimulate healing.</div>\r\n<h3>Cellular Therapies Such as PRP and Stem Cells</h3>\r\n<div class=\"t pg-1m0 pg-1x0 pg-1h3 pg-1y28 pg-1ff1 pg-1fs1 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0\">Sometimes in the treatment of labral tears, cellular therapies such as PRP and Stem Cells are also needed. Especially in very active people and athletes, or in conditions with more severe degeneration. These therapies involve the injection of an autologous preparation (from a person’s own blood, fat or bone marrow). The solution is then injected directly into the damaged joint, to accelerate the healing process in more severe cases of labral injury. The surrounding soft tissue would also be treated comprehensively.</div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div>\r\n<div class=\"t pg-2m0 pg-2x0 pg-2h2 pg-2yc pg-2ff1 pg-2fs0 pg-2fc0 pg-2sc0 pg-2ls0 pg-2ws0\">Regenerative Orthopedics is a highly successful non-surgical option for hip labral tears. We recommend this choice before considering surgery since surgical removal of the labrum will make the joint more unstable. And surgery will limit labrum flexibility by stapling part of it down, making it even more susceptible to tears and future degeneration.</div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div class=\"t pg-2m0 pg-2x0 pg-2h2 pg-2yc pg-2ff1 pg-2fs0 pg-2fc0 pg-2sc0 pg-2ls0 pg-2ws0\">Most painful hip conditions begin with damage to the surrounding ligaments. And they progress into degenerative conditions like labral degeneration. Since the hip labrum along with the surrounding ligaments, provide most of the stability of the hip, all of these areas need to be treated. We have treated hip labrum tears successfully for many years at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, and offer an effective and much-needed alternative to hip surgery in cases of hip labral tears.</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/\"> Click here for more articles</a>','Hip Labral Tears? Get Non-Surgical Repair','','inherit','closed','closed','','2362-revision-v1','','','2020-09-07 20:57:15','2020-09-07 20:57:15','',2362,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2362-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4104,9,'2020-09-07 20:59:21','2020-09-07 20:59:21','<div class=\"t pg-1m0 pg-1x0 pg-1h3 pg-1y2 pg-1ff1 pg-1fs1 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0\">\r\n\r\nRegenerative, non-surgical treatments for painful hip labral tears have grown in recent years and with good reason. People want an alternative to the invasiveness of surgery and options that do not require anesthesia or a hospital stay. They also want therapies known to have successful long-term results.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics can regrow cartilage and restore degenerated tissue so that decreased mobility and unrelenting hip pain from a hip labral tear can become a thing of the pas<span class=\"pg-1fc2 pg-1sc0\">t</span><span class=\"pg-1fc2 pg-1sc0\">. </span>Being diagnosed with a labral tear of the hip no longer has to mean surgery, prolonged downtime, and giving up leisure activities.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2198\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"400\"]<img class=\"wp-image-2198 size-medium\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/labral-tear-400x500.png\" alt=\"Labral Tear\" width=\"400\" height=\"500\" /> <em>            <strong>Non-Surgical Repair of Hip Labral Tears</strong></em>[/caption]\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<h3>The Hip and Labrum</h3>\r\n<div class=\"t pg-1m0 pg-1x0 pg-1h3 pg-1ya pg-1ff1 pg-1fs1 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0\">The hip joint is a ball-and-socket joint with very large ligaments that usually keep the hip pretty stable, helping to prevent injuries. And the hip labrum is a ring of cartilage that seals the ball and socket, and aids in providing movement between the leg and pelvis.</div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div class=\"t pg-1m0 pg-1x0 pg-1h3 pg-1ya pg-1ff1 pg-1fs1 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0\">But we move our hips a lot and put them through high rates of wear. So more and more, hip injuries, including tears to the labrum, are becoming a source of pain and disability. Additionally, the excessive force required in different sports activities can push the hip and its labrum beyond their normal range, resulting in injur<span class=\"pg-1fc2 pg-1sc0\">y</span><span class=\"pg-1ff3 pg-1fs2 pg-1fc1\">.</span></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div class=\"t pg-1m0 pg-1x0 pg-1h3 pg-1y11 pg-1ff1 pg-1fs1 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0\"> The hip labrum also serves as a cushion and shock absorber to protect the hip and thigh bones. Damage or degeneration to the labrum will result in pain and instability of the hip joint. And labral tears can be caused by a sudden, specific injury or with repetitive motions that cause wear and tear type injuries.</div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<h3>Hip Labral Tear Symptoms</h3>\r\n<div class=\"t pg-1m0 pg-1x0 pg-1h3 pg-1y11 pg-1ff1 pg-1fs1 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0\">Symptoms include varying degrees of pain, including pain deep in the groin, as well as clicking, popping, and a locking sensation in the hip joint.</div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div class=\"t pg-1m0 pg-1x0 pg-1h3 pg-1y11 pg-1ff1 pg-1fs1 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0\">A labral tear in the hip destabilizes the hip joint and is associated with early onset arthritis. Overgrowth of bone will occur in an attempt to stabilize the area.</div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div class=\"t pg-1m0 pg-1x0 pg-1h3 pg-1y11 pg-1ff1 pg-1fs1 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0\">Let’s explain this arthritis connection further! The disrupted balance in motion that transpires after the original injury causes an uneven weight distribution inside the joint. And that prompts the joint surfaces to rub roughly and then generate a breaking down of articular cartilage. That limits joint function and promotes bone loss and the eventual bony overgrowth of arthritis.</div>\r\n<h3>Treatment Options for Hip Labral Tears</h3>\r\nThe labrum has a poor blood supply. And this makes a tear or injury difficult to treat with conservative approaches since they are unable to repair the injured ligaments, torn labrum, or the resultant instability and imbalance caused by the injury. Standard therapeutic approaches such as pain medications, steroid injections, and arthroscopy, employed to address labral injuries, are often ineffective. That\'s because they are not reparative and do not heal the underlying cause of the problem, the injured ligaments, labrum, and hip instability.\r\n\r\nPhysical therapy can help strengthen the surrounding muscles. But it cannot repair the labrum or prevent further degeneration from the abnormal motion the injury has caused in the hip joint.\r\n<div>\r\n<h3>Pain Relief, Restoration of Hip Function and Stability with Regenerative Orthopedics</h3>\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics aims to address the soft tissue weakness that transpired during the original hip labral tear injury. The treatment also restores the normal function of the labrum, correcting the imbalance, and stimulating repair where the degeneration has occurred.\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"t pg-1m0 pg-1x0 pg-1h3 pg-1y28 pg-1ff1 pg-1fs1 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0\">Non-Surgical Regenerative Orthopedics, including Stem Cell Therapy, PRP, and Prolotherapy are alternative modalities that can repair the injury and abnormal joint motion by stimulating the natural regenerative processes in and around the hip joint. The torn labrum and the involved injured ligaments are restored to a healthy state, which improves joint support and function, and reduces pain and symptoms.</div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div class=\"t pg-1m0 pg-1x0 pg-1h3 pg-1y28 pg-1ff1 pg-1fs1 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0\">Degenerative conditions, such as hip labral tear injuries need regeneration. Regenerative Orthopedics repairs the labrum and supports the formation of cartilage in the hip environment. This regenerative therapy has been found effective for the treatment of labral injuries. And the non-surgical treatment involves the injection of natural substances into the degenerated hip to stimulate healing.</div>\r\n<h3>Cellular Therapies Such as PRP and Stem Cells</h3>\r\n<div class=\"t pg-1m0 pg-1x0 pg-1h3 pg-1y28 pg-1ff1 pg-1fs1 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0\">Sometimes in the treatment of labral tears, cellular therapies such as <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/prp-treatment/\">PRP</a> and <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/stem-cell-treatment/\">Stem Cells</a> are also needed. Especially in very active people and athletes, or in conditions with more severe degeneration. These therapies involve the injection of an autologous preparation (from a person’s own blood, fat or bone marrow). The solution is then injected directly into the damaged joint, to accelerate the healing process in more severe cases of labral injury. The surrounding soft tissue would also be treated comprehensively.</div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div>\r\n<div class=\"t pg-2m0 pg-2x0 pg-2h2 pg-2yc pg-2ff1 pg-2fs0 pg-2fc0 pg-2sc0 pg-2ls0 pg-2ws0\">Regenerative Orthopedics is a highly successful non-surgical option for hip labral tears. We recommend this choice before considering surgery since surgical removal of the labrum will make the joint more unstable. And surgery will limit labrum flexibility by stapling part of it down, making it even more susceptible to tears and future degeneration.</div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div class=\"t pg-2m0 pg-2x0 pg-2h2 pg-2yc pg-2ff1 pg-2fs0 pg-2fc0 pg-2sc0 pg-2ls0 pg-2ws0\">Most painful hip conditions begin with damage to the surrounding ligaments. And they progress into degenerative conditions like labral degeneration. Since the hip labrum along with the surrounding ligaments, provide most of the stability of the hip, all of these areas need to be treated. We have treated hip labrum tears successfully for many years at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, and offer an effective and much-needed alternative to hip surgery in cases of hip labral tears.</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/\"> Click here for more articles</a>','Hip Labral Tears? Get Non-Surgical Repair','','inherit','closed','closed','','2362-revision-v1','','','2020-09-07 20:59:21','2020-09-07 20:59:21','',2362,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2362-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4105,9,'2020-09-07 21:00:50','2020-09-07 21:00:50','Meniscectomy','Meniscectomy','Meniscectomy Didn\'t Fix Your Problem?','inherit','open','closed','','meniscectomy','','','2020-09-07 21:01:35','2020-09-07 21:01:35','',2353,'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/meniscectomy.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(4106,9,'2020-09-07 21:16:53','2020-09-07 21:16:53','[caption id=\"attachment_4105\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4105\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/meniscectomy-500x500.png\" alt=\"Meniscectomy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" /> <em><strong>                    Meniscectomy Didn\'t Fix Your Problem?</strong></em>[/caption]\n\nMenisci are C-shaped material in the knee which act as shock absorbers between the femur (upper leg) and tibia (lower leg). Each joint has two menisci to balance the body weight evenly and keep the knee stable.\n\nMenisci are often damaged in people who are active in sports (running, biking, tennis, hiking, golf, soccer, football) and most other activities that involve the knees. And they can also develop degenerative tears over time as we age.\n\nSymptoms of torn menisci include pain and swelling in the knee which may be accompanied with a sensation of the knee “giving away”. There may also be difficulties straightening the leg which may be associated with a catching or locking sensation.\n<h4>The Old Treatment for Meniscus Tears</h4>\nTraditionally, torn menisci were repaired surgically. And that involved cutting the torn parts out. However, several studies have proven that this operation is not a good option for damaged menisci.\n\nMany people have had them even though their problem was not significant. Just using an MRI to ‘convince’ people to have surgery is not good medicine. History and physical exam are much more important.\n\nIn 2013, a study showed that meniscus surgery in patients without arthritis was no better than a fake surgical procedure. Another study published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 2012 revealed that on average patients who had meniscus surgery did not do any better than those who skipped the operation and just had physical therapy.\n\nAnd a study done in 2002 by Baylor College of Medicine revealed that debridement (cutting away the damaged parts) of knees with arthritis and degenerative menisci tears was no better than placebo. The latest study in this area revealed that operations for meniscus locking were no better than placebo. Researchers evaluated 146 patients who had mechanical symptoms like occasional locking or knee catching which were thought to be caused by the menisci. And half of these patients had meniscus surgery while the other half had sham surgery. <strong><em>It was then found that the operation provided no benefit in relieving the catching or locking!</em></strong>\n<h4>PRP: A New Treatment for Meniscus Tears</h4>\nThe new treatment for meniscus tears does not involve cutting and removing. It entails boosting the body’s natural ability to repair the injured menisci so that they heal themselves. This treatment is a part of Regenerative Orthopedics and is known as platelet rich plasma (PRP) therapy.\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_2313\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"351\"]<img class=\"wp-image-2313\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/knee-pain-man.jpg\" alt=\"Meniscus Surgery and Pain\" width=\"351\" height=\"524\" /> Has Meniscus Surgery left you with continued knee pain?[/caption]\n\nPRP involves injecting platelets from the patient’s own blood into their injured knees. It should be accompanied by Dextrose Prolotherapy to the outside of the joint where important ligaments and tendons are.\n\nThe platelets then release their healing growth factors like platelet derived growth factor, vascular endothelial growth factor and more. These growth factors stimulate the growth of new tissue including the meniscus.\n\nPRP is cost effective when compared to menisci surgery since it is done in the doctor’s office and it does not require the patient to be admitted into a hospital. It also shields the patient from other risks associated with surgery (infection, medications, severe bleeding) and general anesthesia.\n\nPRP is also time effective since the patient can slowly resume their activities of normal living after the treatment. This is in comparison to the surgical operation which requires immobilization for several weeks.\n<h3><strong>Peter A. Fields, MD, DC is an expert in PRP Regenerative Therapy as well as Prolotherapy.</strong></h3>\nHe is also an <strong>expert in the field of Stem Cell Regenerative Therapy</strong> for those that have been told that they have worn out cartilage, bone on bone or have their knee, hip or shoulder replaced.\n\nThis procedure could save one from having their joint permanently removed and replaced, which sometimes can be disastrous.\n\nPlease give his office a call if you have any more questions about avoiding surgery on your joint and spine.\n\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Meniscus Surgery: A Failed Surgery','','inherit','closed','closed','','2353-autosave-v1','','','2020-09-07 21:16:53','2020-09-07 21:16:53','',2353,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2353-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4107,9,'2020-09-07 21:04:47','2020-09-07 21:04:47','[caption id=\"attachment_4105\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4105\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/meniscectomy-500x500.png\" alt=\"Meniscectomy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" /> <em><strong>                    Meniscectomy Didn\'t Fix Your Problem?</strong></em>[/caption]\r\n\r\nMeniscus are C-shaped material in the knee which act as shock absorbers between the femur (upper leg) and tibia (lower leg). Each joint has two menisci to balance the body weight evenly and keep the knee stable. Menisci are often damaged in people who are active in sports (running, biking, tennis, hiking, golf, soccer, football) and most other activities that involve the knees. They can also develop degenerative tears over time as we age. Symptoms of torn meniscininclude pain and swelling in the knee which may be accompanied with a sensation of the knee “giving away”. There may also be difficulties straightening the leg which may be associated with a catching or locking sensation.\r\n<h4>The Old Treatment for Meniscus Tears</h4>\r\nTraditionally, torn menisci were repaired surgically in an operation where most are not repaired but actually which involved cutting the torn parts out. However, several studies have proven that this operation is not a good option for damaged menisci. Many people have them without significant dysfunction. Just using an MRI to ‘convince’ people to have surgery is not good medicine. History and physical exam are much more important. In 2013, a study showed that menisci surgery in patients without arthritis was no better than a fake surgical procedure. Another study published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 2012 revealed that on average patients who had meniscus surgery did not do any better than those who skipped the operation and just had physical therapy. And as early as study done in 2002 by Baylor College of Medicine revealed that debridement (cutting away the damaged parts) of knees with arthritis and degenerative menisci tears was no better than placebo. The latest study in this area revealed that operations for meniscus locking were no better than placebo. Researchers evaluated 146 patients who had mechanical symptoms like occasional locking or knee catching which were thought to be caused by the menisci. Half of these patients had meniscus surgery while the other half had sham surgery. It was then found that the operation provided no benefit in relieving the catching or locking!\r\n<h4>The New Treatment for Meniscus Tears</h4>\r\nThe new treatment for meniscus tears does not involve cutting and removing. It entails boosting the body’s natural ability to repair the injured menisci so that they heal themselves. This treatment is a part of Regenerative Orthopedics and is known as platelet rich plasma (PRP) therapy and it involves inj\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignright  wp-image-2313\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/knee-pain-man.jpg\" alt=\"Knee Pain Man\" width=\"351\" height=\"524\" />ecting platelets from the patient’s own blood into their injured knees. In should be accompanied by dextrose Prolotherapy to the outside of the joint where important ligaments and tendons are. The platelets then release their healing growth factors like platelet derived growth factor, vascular endothelial growth factor and more. These growth factors stimulate the growth of new tissue including the meniscus. PRP is cost effective when compared to menisci surgery since it is done in the doctor’s office and it does not require the patient to be admitted into a hospital. It also shields the patient from other risks associated with surgery (infection, medications, severe bleeding) and general anesthesia. PRP is also time effective since the patient can slowly resume their activities of normal living after the treatment. This is in comparison to the surgical operation which requires immobilization for several weeks.\r\n\r\n<strong>Peter A. Fields, MD, DC is an expert in PRP Regenerative Therapy as well as Prolotherapy.</strong>\r\n\r\nHe is also an <strong>expert in the field of Stem Cell Regenerative Therapy</strong> for those that have been told that they have worn out cartilage, bone on bone or have their knee, hip or shoulder replaced.\r\n\r\nThis procedure could save one from having their joint permanently removed and replaced, which sometimes can be disastrous.\r\n\r\nPlease give his office a call if you have any more questions about avoiding surgery on your joint and spine.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Meniscus Surgery: A Failed Surgery','','inherit','closed','closed','','2353-revision-v1','','','2020-09-07 21:04:47','2020-09-07 21:04:47','',2353,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2353-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4108,9,'2020-09-07 21:17:39','2020-09-07 21:17:39','[caption id=\"attachment_4105\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4105\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/meniscectomy-500x500.png\" alt=\"Meniscectomy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" /> <em><strong>                    Meniscectomy Didn\'t Fix Your Problem?</strong></em>[/caption]\r\n\r\nMenisci are C-shaped material in the knee which act as shock absorbers between the femur (upper leg) and tibia (lower leg). Each joint has two menisci to balance the body weight evenly and keep the knee stable.\r\n\r\nMenisci are often damaged in people who are active in sports (running, biking, tennis, hiking, golf, soccer, football) and most other activities that involve the knees. And they can also develop degenerative tears over time as we age.\r\n\r\nSymptoms of torn menisci include pain and swelling in the knee which may be accompanied with a sensation of the knee “giving away”. There may also be difficulties straightening the leg which may be associated with a catching or locking sensation.\r\n<h4>The Old Treatment for Meniscus Tears</h4>\r\nTraditionally, torn menisci were repaired surgically. And that involved cutting the torn parts out. However, several studies have proven that this operation is not a good option for damaged menisci.\r\n\r\nMany people have had them even though their problem was not significant. Just using an MRI to ‘convince’ people to have surgery is not good medicine. History and physical exam are much more important.\r\n\r\nIn 2013, a study showed that meniscus surgery in patients without arthritis was no better than a fake surgical procedure. Another study published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 2012 revealed that on average patients who had meniscus surgery did not do any better than those who skipped the operation and just had physical therapy.\r\n\r\nAnd a study done in 2002 by Baylor College of Medicine revealed that debridement (cutting away the damaged parts) of knees with arthritis and degenerative menisci tears was no better than placebo. The latest study in this area revealed that operations for meniscus locking were no better than placebo. Researchers evaluated 146 patients who had mechanical symptoms like occasional locking or knee catching which were thought to be caused by the menisci. And half of these patients had meniscus surgery while the other half had sham surgery. <strong><em>It was then found that the operation provided no benefit in relieving the catching or locking!</em></strong>\r\n<h4>PRP: A New Treatment for Meniscus Tears</h4>\r\nThe new treatment for meniscus tears does not involve cutting and removing. It entails boosting the body’s natural ability to repair the injured menisci so that they heal themselves. This treatment is a part of Regenerative Orthopedics and is known as platelet rich plasma (PRP) therapy.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2313\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"351\"]<img class=\"wp-image-2313\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/knee-pain-man.jpg\" alt=\"Meniscus Surgery and Pain\" width=\"351\" height=\"524\" /> Has Meniscus Surgery left you with continued knee pain?[/caption]\r\n\r\nPRP involves injecting platelets from the patient’s own blood into their injured knees. It should be accompanied by Dextrose Prolotherapy to the outside of the joint where important ligaments and tendons are.\r\n\r\nThe platelets then release their healing growth factors like platelet derived growth factor, vascular endothelial growth factor and more. These growth factors stimulate the growth of new tissue including the meniscus.\r\n\r\nPRP is cost effective when compared to menisci surgery since it is done in the doctor’s office and it does not require the patient to be admitted into a hospital. It also shields the patient from other risks associated with surgery (infection, medications, severe bleeding) and general anesthesia.\r\n\r\nPRP is also time effective since the patient can slowly resume their activities of normal living after the treatment. This is in comparison to the surgical operation which requires immobilization for several weeks.\r\n<h3><strong>Peter A. Fields, MD, DC is an expert in PRP Regenerative Therapy as well as Prolotherapy.</strong></h3>\r\nHe is also an <strong>expert in the field of Stem Cell Regenerative Therapy</strong> for those that have been told that they have worn out cartilage, bone on bone or have their knee, hip or shoulder replaced.\r\n\r\nThis procedure could save one from having their joint permanently removed and replaced, which sometimes can be disastrous.\r\n\r\nPlease give the OrthoRegen office a call 310-453-1234 at if you have any more questions about avoiding surgery on your joint and spine.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Meniscus Surgery: A Failed Surgery','','inherit','closed','closed','','2353-revision-v1','','','2020-09-07 21:17:39','2020-09-07 21:17:39','',2353,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2353-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(4110,9,'2020-09-11 01:44:50','2020-09-11 01:44:50','[caption id=\"attachment_4112\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"526\"]<img class=\" wp-image-4112\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/stem-cells.-500x500.png\" alt=\"Stem Cell Therapy\" width=\"526\" height=\"526\" data-wp-editing=\"1\" /> <strong>     Stem Cell Treatments are Effective to Avoid Joint Replacement</strong>[/caption]\n<h3>Joint Replacement Is On the Rise</h3>\nJoint replacements are on the rise. They have increased so much that, in the last ten years, knee replacements have more than doubled and hip replacements more than tripled. <sup>i</sup> As life expectancy increases, this number will continue to go up.\n\nArthritis is the most common cause of chronic knee and hip pain, and this condition eventually leads to joint replacement.\n<h4>Traditional Therapies for Joint Pain</h4>\nThe goal of traditional therapies is to decrease pain and improve function. Treatments, such as weight loss, exercise, physiotherapy, bracing, and orthotics, may help temporarily. But they are unfortunately unable to actually repair the joint instability or the source of pain.\n\nThe increased mechanical stress caused by injury to the ligaments, meniscus, labrum, and other joint structures, changes the way the joint functions. And that makes the joint unstable and even more susceptible to further soft tissue injury.\n<h4>What Is the Result of Joint Instability Left Unrepaired?</h4>\nWhen left unrepaired, the long-lasting effect of continual joint instability is arthritis. Again, many conventional treatments do not last in providing pain relief because they fail to repair the instability. And they are also unable to prevent the eventual joint replacement. The road to arthritis, and the ensuing joint replacement, can only be remedied when the problem of joint instability is addressed.\n\nNSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) and corticosteroid injections are conservative, non-surgical therapies generally recommended initially for pain alleviation. And although steroid injections and NSAIDs have been shown to be effective in decreasing inflammation and pain short-term, they do not reverse the disease.\n\nBut they do inhibit the properties of healing. And that\'s important to realize! For this reason, their use is cautioned in those who have joint injuries and arthritis. Interestingly, NSAIDs and corticosteroids have no beneficial effect on articular cartilage in arthritis. But instead, they accelerate the very disease for which they are most often used and prescribed. And they are a catalyst towards joint replacement.\n<h4>Did Researchers Just Find Out That Corticosteroids, Like Cortisone, Are Bad for Soft Tissue Healing?</h4>\nIt is interesting to point out that not long after doctors started injecting cortisone and other steroids into joints way back in the 1950s, reports of terrible joint diseases were already surfacing. And even back then, their intra-articular use was discouraged. Corticosteroid injections accelerate cartilage degeneration and joint destruction. Today, despite the dangers, cortisone use is widespread and has become the standard of care.\n\nWhat about the popular use of hyaluronic acid injections for joint pain? Unfortunately, those who do find some pain relief from hyaluronic acid, generally only experience short-term results. The use of hyaluronic acid injections, like Synvisc, are frequently designed to delay the inevitable joint replacement. Even the seemingly harmless RICE (rest, ice, compression and elevation) protocol has been rescinded by its author due to its detrimental effect on healing.\n<h4>Does Arthroscopic Surgery Prevent Joint Replacement?</h4>\nAn attempt to eliminate pain or a painful area by the arthroscopic shaving, cutting, or removal of tissue will only delay the pain for a few years until the remaining tissue becomes degenerated. And arthroscopy is a direct assault to the joint tissue. Arthroscopy, like the aforementioned treatments, may give some temporary relief of symptoms. But in the long-term, they will destabilize the joint and boost degeneration.\n\nIn the long-run, these surgeries can lead to even more surgeries and the eventual joint replacement. Athletes, who have surgical repair of injuries, like an ACL tear for example, have a low rate of return to sport, and a high rate of new injury. Surgery makes joint instability worse, not better.\n\nMany surgeries such as labral repair and ACL reconstruction can provide remarkable short-term pain relief. However, the replacement material will not function long-term like the original. And ACL grafts and labral repairs with titanium tacks just do not have the same pliability as the original tissue. They cannot restore the joint back to normal. Eventually, they will cause problems.\n\nThe athlete or any joint pain patient must realize that with each procedure and each shaving or cutting of tissue, NSAID prescription, or corticosteroid injection, the risk of developing long-term arthritis and the eventual joint replacement is greatly increased. The key to keeping the joint strong is to stimulate the area to heal.\n<h4>Regenerative Orthopedics Using Stem Cell Treatment Repairs the Joint</h4>\nRegenerative Orthopedics stimulates healing and repairs the joint, rather than interfering with the normal healing process of the body. At OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, we use the Gold Standard in Regenerative Orthopedics. And we use Stem Cells from bone marrow and from fat. Both are excellent sources of Stem Cells.\n\nPRP is then used to stimulate the growth of these Stem Cells and to repair the ligaments inside of the joint. The remaining Stem Cells that are left over are used along with Prolotherapy to treat the outside of the joint. That\'s where there are many tendons and ligaments that control the joint and keep it stabilized. All of this is known as the Gold Standard in Stem Cell treatment, and is the only procedure we use at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>.\n<h4>Types of Regenerative Orthopedics</h4>\nStem Cell treatments, PRP and Prolotherapy, are all types of Regenerative Orthopedics. And they are all effective at stimulating the normal reparative mechanisms of the body, laying down new collagen, strengthening the tendons and ligaments, repairing the meniscus of the knee, hip and shoulder labrum, and boosting the cartilage growth.\n\nThese treatments work to reduce the chance of long-term arthritis and the eventual joint replacement. Stem Cells, along with PRP and Prolotherapy, offer hope to those suffering from various types of joint pain and trying to avoid joint replacement.\n\nWhile surgery is necessary in a small percentage of patients, non-surgical regenerative therapies should be first-line, conservative treatments tried prior to surgery. The Gold Standard of Regenerative Orthopedics is effective even after surgery, when continued pain is experienced or for arthritis that was accelerated due to the surgery.\n\nKeep in mind that once surgery is done it cannot be undone!\n\n<hr />\n\n[i] Kim, S. Changes in surgical loads and economic burden of hip and knee replacements in the US: 1997–2004. Arthritis &amp; Rheumatism,2008: 59: 481–488. doi:10.1002/art.23525','Joint Replacement: What\'s the Alternative?','','inherit','closed','closed','','2345-autosave-v1','','','2020-09-11 01:44:50','2020-09-11 01:44:50','',2345,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2345-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),