Dr. David Greene

MD, PhD, MBA

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Stem Cell Procedures for Getting Back on the Field Faster

Sports injuries are a common problem faced by athletes. Some of these injuries can even prove to be career ending as well. However, the latest developments in medical science have offered athletes a chance to get back on the field faster. One of these developments

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PRP Therapy for Shoulder Injuries

Platelet-rich plasma therapy, also known as PRP, is becoming a commonly used method of treatment for those with shoulder injuries and other types of similar injuries to the musculosketeletal system. This type of treatment is often used due to its ability to repair ligaments, tendons,

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FAQs on Regenerative Medicine

What is regenerative medicine? Regenerative medicine refers to the field of medicine that focuses on the replacement or regeneration of human cells, tissues and organs in order to establish normal function. Current modalities such as steroid injections only mask the injury by suppressing inflammatory and

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FAQs on Amniotic Stem Cell Therapy

What are amniotic stem cells? Amniotic stem cells are extracted from the amniotic fluid via a process called amniocentesis or after a c-section from a consenting donor. This procedure allows the harvest of stem cells without harming the embryo, although there is a small risk

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Amniotic Stem Cell Injections for Foot and Ankle Problems

Amniotic stem cells are considered to be undifferentiated or multipotent cells. They have the ability to differentiate into many lineages of cells. These lineages include skin, bone, blood, muscle, and liver cells. The possibility of using amniotic derived stem cells to heal foot and ankle

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Amniotic Stem Cell Injections for Chronic Back Problems

Amniotic stem cell therapy for chronic back problems is still in the research phase, but it is showing a lot of promise for patients who suffer from arthritis in the back and spinal area. Since the amniotic derived stem cell are not derived from embryonic

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Uses for Amniotic Derived Stem Cell Injections

If you have ever had a baby, you probably received unsolicited mail advertising services for banking amniotic stem cells. Since 2009, when the first stem cell bank opened in Medford, MA, cryopreservation and private banking of amniotic fluid stem cells has slowly grown in popularity.

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Why is Amniotic Tissue Great for Regenerative Medicine?

Regenerative medicine is a relatively new and rapidly evolving field in the treatment of pain management, chronic disease, and injuries previously treatable with only surgery. Stem cell therapy has gained the attention of the scientific community over the past few decades, first with investigational research

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