FREE Webinar: What you should know about cortisone injections

FREE Webinar: What you should know about cortisone injections

A FREE webinar was held September 12, 2023 on “What you should know about cortisone injections.”

Orthopedic Experts, Drs. Rogers and Evangelista discussed the potential risks, benefits, and alternatives to Cortisone injections used to treat orthopedic conditions.

Dr. Christopher Rogers is one of the world’s leading experts in orthopedic regenerative medicine and a renowned speaker at national medical conferences. He has developed new approaches for the treatment of tendon injuries, osteoarthritis, and disc degeneration which provide a safe and viable alternative to surgery.

Dr. Edmund Evangelista is triple board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine, and Pain Medicine.  His practice focuses on the nonsurgical management of spine, sports, and general orthopedic disorders.

Cell Therapy for Hand and Wrist Injuries

Cell Therapy for Hand and Wrist Injuries

Hand and wrist injuries can occur to an individual either suddenly, such as in the case of a sprain, or over time, such as through repetitive use injuries. In either case, the sufferer needs to know about the pain relief options that are available to them. Given the myriad of different ways that one can injure their hand and/or wrist, it is challenging to diagnose a patient without a full medical evaluation. The good news is that cell therapies provide a bright future in pain relief for individuals suffering from hand and wrist pain of most varieties. 

What is Cell Therapy? 

The use of cell therapy is rapidly expanding as many more people become informed of the option and become more familiar with it. Dr. Rogers of the San Diego Orthobiologics Medical Group offers the following explanation of what cell therapy is and why it matters:

Cell-based therapies are a versatile and powerful treatment method that is transforming orthopedic medicine. Conditions such as arthritis, tendon tears or disc tears traditionally managed with medications or surgery can now be treated with your own cells to provide years of relief.

The natural healing benefits that many patients experience are significant and point to the idea that cell therapy should be a first-choice option for many patients. If they can use their own body’s cells to work on healing themselves, why not give this a try. 

The Types of Cell Therapy You May Be Offered

Different types of cell therapies might be useful when working on finding relief from hand and wrist pain. For example:

  • Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections – Platelets from the patient’s own blood are concentrated and then injected to area of damaged tissue to stimulate healing. These platelets release growth factors and proteins that promote tissue regeneration.
  • Adipose (fat) tissue injections or Bone marrow injections – Cells are harvested from patient’s fat tissue or pelvic bone. These cells spur the production of new blood vessels, awaken stem cells and encourage newly forming cells to produce collagen and other proteins essential for creating new healthy tissues. These specific cells can stimulate tissue regeneration.

Minimal Invasiveness and Recovery Time 

When looking for medical interventions for pain relief, most patients are concerned with two primary things. First, they want to ensure that the procedure they receive will be as minimally invasive as possible. Secondly, they want something that doesn’t involve a long recovery period if they can avoid it. After all, we all have busy lives and can’t afford to miss out on too much of it. The good news is that cell therapy is minimally invasive and involves only a short recovery period. 

Reduced Pain, Improved Mobility 

The two biggest things that those suffering from hand and wrist pain want from any treatment that they receive are improved mobility and reduced pain. Those who opt to undergo cell therapy will receive both. These therapies provide cells to areas within the body that are degenerated and need care. Doing so offers faster recovery periods and results in far fewer complications than other treatment options such as surgery. All of this is critically important when it comes to receiving the care and support that you require. 

You can receive the care you require and get back to living the life that you want to live. Don’t hesitate to contact us and learn more about the cell therapy you can receive to get past the pain you are suffering from now. 

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FREE Webinar: Non-Surgical Management of Knee Pain

FREE Webinar: Non-Surgical Management of Knee Pain

A FREE webinar was held on July 18, 2023 on Non-Surgical Management of Knee Pain

Orthopedic Experts, Drs. Rogers and Ambach discussed how non-surgical, cell-based therapies can be used to treat your knee pain.

Dr. Christopher Rogers is one of the world’s leading experts in orthopedic regenerative medicine and a renowned speaker at national medical conferences. He has developed new approaches for the treatment of tendon injuries, osteoarthritis and disc degeneration which provide a safe and viable alternative to surgery.

Dr. Mary Ambach Is a key thought leader in the field of Regenerative Medicine. She conducts research, trains physicians and lectures at international medical conferences. She specializes in non-surgical orthopedics, regenerative therapies and creating personalized treatments approaches that provide healing and long term benefits.

View this latest webinar.

Dr. Ambach in a Medical Mission to the Philippines

Dr. Ambach in a Medical Mission to the Philippines

Dr. Mary Ambach went back to the Philippines this summer with her family to participate in a medical/surgical mission to serve the less fortunate patients in underserved communities in the country where she grew up. She enjoyed teaching her son valuable life lessons in helping others and exposing him to her work as a doctor. Dr Ambach joined a group of sports medicine doctors from Mayo Clinic, along with nurses, medical assistants, and other medical volunteers and their families. It made her birthday very meaningful as she got to spend it with a philanthropic group of people from the US and the Philippines who provided medical needs to indigent patients in the Philippines.

Is Your Doctor Selling An Illegal Drug?

Is Your Doctor Selling An Illegal Drug?

We want to make you aware of a public health risk that has emerged in San Diego – the illegal sale of fetal tissues for orthopedic conditions. As a result, the FDA and Federal Trade Commission have issued these warnings:

  1. FTC Hold Companies Accountable for Deceptive Claims Regarding Stem Cell Therapy
  2. United States of America Department of Health and Human Services: FDA’s Regulatory Oversight of Regenerative Medicine Products

What is Wharton’s Jelly?

Wharton’s jelly is a tissue within the umbilical cord – the tube connecting a developing fetus with its mother’s placenta. It contains blood and cells that are claimed to useful for orthopedic conditions. But, because it comes from a donor’s body there are multiple safety concerns. Several medical clinics in San Diego now sell Wharton’s jelly injections to their patients, making unsubstantiated claims about its safety and efficacy. We would like to share several issues with this illegal practice with you.

Is Wharton’s Jelly Safe?

The safety of Wharton’s jelly in patients is unknown as no research studies on its use have been conducted in humans.

Is It Effective for Arthritis?

Again, this is unknown. There are no research studies on the efficacy of Wharton’s jelly for any orthopedic condition. Claims made to the contrary are simply unsubstantiated.

Is Wharton’s Jelly FDA-Approved?

The US Food and Drug Administration has issued guidance to physicians regarding the use of Wharton’s jelly. They maintain that Wharton’s jelly is a drug and requires FDA approval. But Wharton’s jelly is not FDA-approved because there are no studies on it’s safety or efficacy and physicians are not permitted to inject it into their patients.

Is my Doctor Permitted to Sell a Drug that is Not FDA-Approved?

Selling a drug that is not FDA-approved constitutes the sale of an illegal drug and may put patients at risk. The FDA has filed injunctions against medical practices that sell illegal drugs and the Federal Trade Commission has fined doctors who make unsubstantiated claims of safety or efficacy.

Is there Any Scientific Evidence for the Use of a Patient’s Own Cells in the Treatment or Orthopedic Conditions?

There are several FDA-compliant, cell-based therapies available to patients with orthopedic conditions. These treatments use a patient’s own cells and include: platelet-rich plasma (PRP), micro-fragmented adipose tissue (MFAT), and bone marrow aspirate (BMAC). These non-surgical treatments have substantial scientific evidence to support their safety and efficacy for several types of orthopedic conditions.

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The physicians at SDOMG are board certified, fellowship-trained and nationally recognized experts in using a patient’s own cells to treat orthopedic conditions. We only offer FDA-compliant therapies with substantial scientific evidence for safety and efficacy. If you have any questions about our innovative therapies, please call us for a consultation today. Please use the form to get in touch with our team, or use the contact information listed below. 

Thank you and stay safe,

San Diego Orthobiologics Medical Group
6125 Paseo Del Norte, Suite 100
Carlsbad, CA 92011
(760) 909-2355
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