by Regenexx Des Moines | Apr 19, 2016 | elbow, platelet rich plasma (PRP), Regenexx SCP, Regenexx SD+, rotator cuff, shoulder, Uncategorized |
Craig struggled to sleep through his pain and to do basic tasks with his right arm until he had his Regenexx procedure at Regenexx Des Moines. Now, he’s able to get a good night’s rest and enjoy his life. Video transcript: “Not having the pain there...
by Regenexx Des Moines | Feb 11, 2016 | elbow, platelet rich plasma (PRP), Regenexx, surgery, tennis elbow, Uncategorized |
The medical term for tennis elbow is lateral epicondylitis. The problem with this term is that it suggests swelling around the epicondyle, which is the bony bump you can feel on the outside of the elbow where many forearm muscles attach at their tendons. Numerous...
by Regenexx Des Moines | Jan 7, 2016 | Achilles tendon, platelet rich plasma (PRP), Uncategorized |
We’ve been using platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to successfully treat tendon injuries for many years. A study reported in the February 16, 2015, issue of Lancet medical journal is interesting as it combined an in vitro study and an in vivo human study to test the...
by Regenexx Des Moines | Oct 6, 2015 | elbow, platelet rich plasma (PRP), shoulder, ulnar collateral ligament (UCL), Uncategorized |
An interesting article posted on the Sports Illustrated website June 27, 2013, suggested that one of the mainstays thought to help players avoid Tommy John surgery may be striking out. The gist of the article was that pitchers and other players have turned to...
by Regenexx Des Moines | Sep 25, 2015 | exercise, growth factors, platelet rich plasma (PRP), Uncategorized |
Love it or hate it, exercise makes a significant impact on health. Exercising and maintaining proper weight have a lot to do with the chemical environment within our joints, but can exercise positively change the makeup of the platelet-rich plasma (PRP) used to treat...
