Reduce Pain and Improve Shoulder Health Without Surgery
A shoulder injury such as a rotator cuff tear, labrum tear, or osteoarthritis can make even simple movements like lifting your arm or reaching overhead painful and with limited range of motion. Whether due to overuse or a specific injury, shoulder pain and weakness can disrupt your daily life. Surgery is sometimes presented as the only solution, but there are less invasive treatments that address the underlying causes of shoulder pain without the risks associated with surgery.
Why Choose Regenexx?
The Regenexx approach uses your body’s natural healing abilities to help treat shoulder damage.
- Reduce pain and improve function without surgery.
- Limit the need for prescription medications, frequent office visits, or invasive surgical techniques.
- Minimize downtime from work and activities.
- Concentrations of your own cells are customized for your specific type of shoulder condition or injury.
- Procedures are performed by board-certified physicians.
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Conventional Treatments May Offer Temporary Relief, Not a Long-Term Solution
For shoulder issues such as rotator cuff tear, labrum tear, and osteoarthritis, common treatments like physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medications, and steroid injections may offer temporary relief by reducing pain and inflammation.Unfortunately, these treatments often don’t fully address the root causes of the pain, meaning pain and weakness can persist or even worsen over time.
When conservative care or common treatments no longer offer enough relief, surgery is often suggested. However, shoulder surgery can come with significant challenges, including a lengthy recovery period, limited shoulder mobility, and potential complications like infection or stiffness. While surgery can reduce pain, it may not fully restore function. After shoulder surgery, some people may experience only partial restoration of shoulder strength and movement, particularly in cases of severe or long-standing injuries, or changes in the joint over time that may require further treatment or additional surgery
Fortunately, there are alternative treatments that reduce the need for surgery.
Shoulder Procedure Outcomes
Our patient registry contains real-world data that helps us monitor results and continuously improve patient care. Review our outcomes database to see how many procedures we’re currently tracking and what patients are reporting about their results.
Industry-Leading Musculoskeletal Specialists – Focused on Results
Regenexx patients benefit from the expertise of a board-certified physician who handles both their evaluation and their Regenexx procedure. Patients receive a treatment plan customized to their specific condition or injury needs. Regenexx non-surgical procedures are informed by research, utilize leading biotechnology, and are supported by over 19 years of patient results. These injection-based procedures require less downtime compared to surgery. Regenexx patients return to normal daily activities as tolerated. Most resume light activities and work after 5 to 7 days and return to sports at 6 to 8 weeks.
Doctors
Dr. Zamfirov, also known as Dr. Zed, was born and raised in Bulgaria. He played soccer professionally and he was selected to play for the Bulgarian Junior National Team. Early in his sports career he decided to become a physician for athletes and to treat their sports injuries. He received his MD degree from the Plovdiv Medical University in 1987. He then completed his Orthopedic Surgery Residency and specialized in sports trauma and knee surgery. For over eight years he served as a physician of the Bulgarian Olympic Canoe team, several professional soccer teams in Bulgarian soccer division “A”, and as a consulting physician of the Bulgarian National Soccer team. During his orthopedic practice in Bulgaria Dr. Zed has treated and operated on many internationally known athletes, Olympic and World champions.
In 2000 he and his family moved to the US. Here, he completed his Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency at Georgetown University/ National Rehabilitation Hospital in Washington, DC where he received extensive training in the field of interventional pain management. Since 2007 Dr. Zed has been providing comprehensive care for thousands of patients in his offices in Maryland. 
Dr Zamfirov is the founder of All Star Pain Management and Regenerative Medicine which opened its doors on February 1st, 2017. Dr Zed was a pioneer in providing regenerative medicine in Maryland and has gone on to become a physician licensed to provide Regenexx injectates to offer his patients research based cutting edge treatment in Regenerative Orthopedics. Dr. Zed is a member of the medical staff at Baltimore Washington Medical Center and Anne Arundel Medical Center.
His areas of special interests include regenerative medicine for orthopedic conditions, fluoroscopically guided spinal injections, non-operative spine care, pain management, sports medicine, neuromodulation.
He still plays soccer in an indoor league at Howard County. He also loves fishing and skiing.
Areas treated: Hip, Knee, Shoulder, Cervical Spine (Not Upper Cervical or CCI)*, Thoracic Spine, Lumbar Spine
Clinic Locations
All Star Pain Management and Regenerative Medicine - Annapolis
166 Defense Highway
Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone: 443-808-1808
Hours:
- Sat-Sun: Closed
- Mon-Thu: 8AM-4PM
- Fri: 8AM-2PM
- Wrist
- Hand
- Elbow
- Shoulder
- Neck
- Middle Back
- Low Back
- Hip
- Knee
- Ankle
- Foot
Commonly Treated Orthopedic Conditions
Regenexx procedures may help you avoid orthopedic surgeries, reduce pain, and improve joint function. Regenexx highly-skilled physicians treat a variety of orthopedic issues.
Select a body area in the adjacent image to see their common conditions.
Commonly Treated Orthopedic Conditions
Regenexx procedures may help you avoid orthopedic surgeries, reduce pain, and improve joint function. Regenexx highly-skilled physicians treat a variety of orthopedic issues.
Select a body area in the adjacent image to see their common conditions.
