Tulsa Pain Care Group offers several regenerative medicine therapies. These therapies are performed as an outpatient by highly experienced, Board Certified Doctors, and maintain minimal risks. Click on the Treatments on the Left Tabs for more information.
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Traditional therapies for degenerative wear and tear arthritis, tendonitis, overuse injuries and neuropathy all have one thing in common. They help mask symptoms nicely, but they do not alter the course of the condition. They do not FIX the problem!
Regenerative Medicine with stem cell therapy is becoming the new paradigm. The treatments offer the potential of repair and regeneration of the condition, while providing pain relief at the same time.
Here is an example. When an athlete experiences an injury to an ankle ligament, it may take months to heal. At that point, the athlete can get back on the field.
There are two problems with this scenario that stem cell therapy can fix. The first is the time frame. Stem cell therapy may cut the time necessary to heal these injuries in half.
The second issue is that ligament injuries, when allowed to heal by themselves, do not heal back to one hundred percent. The same applies to tendon injury. With repetitive injury, the chances for it continuing to occur increase. With stem cell therapy, the injury may be able to heal back to one hundred percent.
Regenerative therapies may allow patients to avoid or delay the need for surgery when it comes to sports injuries, arthritis and other conditions. With the stem cell treatments being available mainstream now and very effective, they are often a game changer for patients!
With such a low risk, outpatient stem cell procedures offer a tremendous upside. Make your appointment at Tulsa Pain Care Group today!
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Amniotic stem cell therapy for musculoskeletal, arthritic, tendon and neuropathy pain is showing a lot of promise for patients who are suffering. Since the amniotic derived stem cell are not derived from embryonic stem cells or fetal tissue, there are no ethical issues with the treatment. In fact, the fluid is obtained from consenting mothers after a scheduled c-section that involves healthy babies.
The amniotic treatment consists of an injection to the area of concern, whether it’s a joint or soft tissue. Often it is given in conjunction with PRP. The therapy is designed to actually change the course of the condition and not just mask the symptoms. This treatment has significant potential for those in pain, and could actually correct structural problems while treating pain and inflammation.
Amniotic derived stem cell material offers at least four properties that are beneficial to the injured area:
When the amniotic treatment is performed, it comes from consenting donors who have undergone elective c-sections. The material is processed at an FDA regulated lab, and is checked for a full array of diseases. The amniotic therapies have been utilized over one hundred thousand times in the US and Europe with minimal adverse events reported.
During treatment, the Tulsa stem cell doctor will inject the fluid after sterilizing the area. Along with the amniotic material, numbing medicine is included. For an IV treatment, the infusion is performed in a sterile fashion.
Initial small studies are showing that amniotic stem cell injections work well for the following indications:
1) TendonitisTulsa Pain Care Group is an R3 Stem Cell Center of Excellence and has experts in regenerative medicine procedures. Several treatment options are available. Call the practice for a free consultation today!
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RP Therapy in Orthopedics
The use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy in in orthopedics, pain management and cosmetic applications has now become mainstream. This is due to the fact that platelet rich plasma therapy provides many benefits. Research looking at PRP for clinical purposes have shown that it offers a high-level of success, and there are substantial opportunities for those who undergo this form of therapy for pain relief, urology applications and aesthetics.
Since it was first invented in the 1970’s, PRP therapy has advanced over the past several years, and now, it is commonly used.
For patients who are looking for a treatment method that helps to relieve pain, heal damage, get rid of wrinkles, help with sports injuries and more, then PRP can lead to long-term success.
How is PRP being used in Orthopedics?
When there is injury to one of the tendons, fascia, ligaments, or muscles, the body sends platelets to the damaged area. When the platelets reach the damaged area, they work to repair the structure and regenerate new cells within it. While the body performs this task by itself, it can accelerate when PRP is applied to the area in its compressed form. Since PRP not only includes concentrated platelets, but also growth factors.
Studies being done on PRP in orthopedics have shown that this type of therapy can be beneficial in many body regions for the patient, especially when the platelets are placed correctly within the areas that need to be treated. While the effectiveness of this form of therapy is well-known, PRP use in orthopedics is still being questioned.
How is PRP being used in Aesthetics?
Platelet rich plasma therapy has become extremely popular for treating wrinkles and other facial conditions such as scar tissue. Known as the “Vampire Facelift”, it became extremely popular when Kim Kardashian had success with the treatment. The treatment involves a micro-pen and helps eliminate wrinkles, rough skin areas and more.
How is PRP being used in gynecology and urology?
There has been increasing evidence that PRP works very well for improving erectile dysfunction. In conjunction with amniotic stem cell therapy, the improvements have been tremendous with patients being able to achieve successful erections again. For females, the PRP “G-spot” injection has enhance the ability of women to experience a successful orgasm.
How is PRP Being used in hair restoration?
Undergoing a hair transplant is very expensive. PRP has been shown to be very effective for a minimally invasive treatment, and much more cost effective. The treatment involves a micro-pen and is often performed in conjunction with amniotic stem cell fluid. Usually a few injection treatments are needed to gain the desired effect, and a period of a few months.
About the Repair Response
There are several cells that become inflamed within the body, which leads to further damage within the different areas of the musculoskeletal system. When damage occurs, the body forms blood clots in its defense, and when the clots form, it can be difficult for the platelets needed to get through.
While the platelets are responsible for healing the damage, it can take a long time to heal if they are blocked, which is the main cause of healing problems. This leads to the need for surgical methods for correction. By injecting the platelets directly into the area, the blocking will be avoided, and the platelets will begin the healing process.
End Results of PRP
For those suffering with issues with soft tissue injuries to tendons or ligaments, cartilage defects or degenerative arthritis, PRP therapy can be effective for treating these problems.
Platelet-rich plasma therapy at Tulsa Pain Care Group is provided by the top Board Certified physicians at the practice. They have extensive experience with regenerative medicine including PRP and amniotic therapy, make your appointment today!
