Apr 27, 2017 | Regenerative Medicine
Alpha-2-macroglobulin (A2M) is a nonimmunoglobulin protein found in plasma protein. This substance can inactivate many proteinases that degrade chondrocytes (cartilage cells), which contribute to osteoarthritis (OA). How does A2M work? Through injection or...
Apr 22, 2017 | Regenerative Medicine
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a solution of concentrated platelets. PRP has a high concentration of bioactive growth factors that promote healing when administered to injured, damaged, or degenerated body structures. The average concentration of platelets in whole...
Apr 22, 2017 | Pain Management
Failed back surgery syndrome occurs in 40% of people who undergo spinal surgery. FBSS is a chronic, long-term condition. In a recent study, 87% of patients with FBSS had tried multiple medications, physical therapy, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation,...
Apr 22, 2017 | Spinal Cord Stimulator
Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is used to treatment many chronic conditions of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems. This treatment is proven safe and effective. A spinal cord stimulator is a small device that is implanted beneath the skin and soft tissues, and...