How Regenerative Medicine is Changing in 2020
Orthobiologics research has come a long way since the earliest reports of platelet rich plasma (PRP) in the 1980s and stem cells in the 1960s. There has been exponential growth in the number of published scientific studies on PRP and stem cells in orthopedics over...
The Healing Power of Bone Marrow Derived Cells
Bone marrow is a rich source of many types of cells. Red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets are manufactured in the marrow and released into the blood. Stem cells, were discovered in bone marrow in 1988 and have been shown to have the remarkable potential...
Patient Success Story | Shoulder Treatment with Dr. Chris Rogers
Tom Pernice, Jr., an American professional golfer who plays on the PGA Champions Tour, had injured his shoulder. In fact, he had a full thickness tear of his rotator cuff tendon, an injury that often requires surgery. The pain continued for months despite physical...
Patient Success Story | Knee Osteoarthritis Fat Derived Cell Therapy with Dr. Ambach
Richard is a 72-year old male who suffered from severe knee osteoarthritis in both knees. He is a patient of Dr. Ambach and had a successful treatments with fat-derived cell therapy and PRP. We are thankful for his testimonial and that he is living more comfortably!...
Is Stem Cell Therapy for Osteoarthritis Safe and Effective?
Safe and Effective Stem Cell Therapy Osteoarthritis causes joint pain, stiffness, swelling, and can lead to a debilitating chronic condition. Standard treatments of physical therapy and anti-inflammatories are limited at times in controlling symptoms and improving...
COVID-19 Stem Cell Research | Dr. Christopher Rogers at San Diego Orthobiologics Medical Group
Dr. Chris Rogers and his team at San Diego Orthobiologics Medical Group in collaboration with Personalized Stem Cells (PSC), Inc. conduct stem cell research at their clinic in Carlsbad, California. As medical director and principal investigator for these FDA approved...
Regenerative Treatments for Knee Osteoarthritis
Patients who suffer with pain, stiffness or swelling caused by knee osteoarthritis are often concerned that they may ultimately need joint replacement surgery. The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) has reported that more than 600,000 knee replacements...
PRP Dosing: Things to Know
Great bakers know that when it comes to delivering the best treats and sweets, you have to carefully measure your ingredients. The same applies to Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy. The measured amount, the dosage, of concentrated platelets and other cells in the...
Common Causes of Hand and Wrist Pain
Anyone who has jammed a finger or sprained a wrist knows how painful and disruptive these injuries can be. We constantly use our wrists, fingers and thumbs throughout the day. They are essential to the performance of our daily functions. Hand and wrist pain can affect...
Important Practice Information: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
PATIENT SAFETY IS OUR TOP PRIORITY San Diego Orthobiologics Medical Group is taking special precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) infection. In an effort to ensure safety of all patients and staff, we kindly ask that you contact the office to...