Patient-Reported Outcomes After Platelet-Rich Plasma, Bone Marrow Aspirate, and Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell Injections for Symptomatic Knee…

Objective:The objective of this study was to compare platelet-rich plasma (PRP), bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC), and adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) injections in the treatment of osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee using functional scores.

Methods:A total of 89 patients with painful knee OA were included in this study. Patients were assigned to one of the 3 treatments according to severity of OA as indicated by symptoms and radiography to PRP (stage I), BMAC (stage II), or adipose-derived MSC (stage III). Clinical assessment was performed using the Knee Society Score, which combines the Knee Score, based on the clinical parameters, and the Functional Score, and IKDC score. Surveys were completed at preoperative and at 90, 180, and 265 days postoperative. The follow-up responses were compared with baseline and between treatment groups.

Results:Treatment with PRP, BMAC, and adipose-derived MSC included 29 (32.6%), 27 (30.3%), and 33 (37.1%) patients, respectively. For the total group, median age was 61 years (range: 22-84 years). Score values were comparable among treatment groups at baseline. Statistically significant improvement was observed in the 3 groups according to the 3 scores at all time points during follow-up compared with baseline. No difference was found among treatment type.

Conclusions:Our findings support previous reports and encourage further research on the use of these cost-effective treatments for OA of the knee.

Keywords:Platelet-rich plasma; adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cell; bone marrow aspirate concentrate; knee; osteoarthritis.

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These Are the Top Plastic Surgery Trends of the Last Decade, According to Top Surgeons – NewBeauty Magazine

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In celebration of World Plastic Surgery Day, we spoke to 11 leading plastic surgeons about their favorite trends of the last 10 yearsits incredible to think how the field has evolved since then. One thing stands out among all the responses we received: The move toward less-invasive and more natural is the trend thats changed the plastic surgery industry and is here to stay for good.

1. One of the biggest trends is microfat injections to the face, which allow for better contouring, either alone or with facial surgery, to prevent an over-operated, pulled look. Another trend I like is using an individualized approach to get the most natural result, in spite of the most extreme results you see on social media. Most patients want a natural appearance that doesnt say plastic surgery all over it, rather than excessive pulling and tightening. The combination of adding where its deficient and removing where its redundantmakes for a natural-looking outcome. La Jolla, CA plastic surgeon Robert Singer, MD

2. My favorite trend is blepharoplasty and the correction of festoons and malar bags (the puffiness below the lower eyelids and the bags between the lower eyelids and midface). These are challenging and difficult procedures, and most plastic surgeons do not want get involved with them. Festoons and malar bags could present in childhood, but the majority of them present later in life because of the laxity of the muscle around the eyes (orbicularis muscle). For their correction, we make an incision below the eyelashes, release ligaments that are boundaries of the festoons, and tighten the orbicularis muscle. New York plastic surgeon Mokhtar Asaadi, MD

3. The biggest trend over the past decade within the area of facial plastic surgery is the continuous shift toward a desired natural appearance after surgical rejuvenation. Many of the most popular cosmetic facial procedures are now minimally invasive. Patients are gravitating toward these types of treatments, which improvethe appearance of theface and skin, making them look younger but not different. New York facial plastic surgeon Konstantin Vasyukevich, MD

4. The use of PRP (platelet-rich plasma) in facial rejuvenation because it allows us to harness the regenerative properties of the patients own blood to restore youthfulness to their face in the most natural-appearing way. It is such a powerful anti-aging tool. Johns Creek, GA plastic surgeon Myla Bennett, MD

5. My favorite plastic surgery trend for the last decade is body contouring using minimally invasive techniques. This allows us to sculpt the body by removing unwanted fat from areas of the body using modern liposuction techniques and add it to other areas to augment and accentuate the curves of the body. The combination of subtraction in some areas and addition to adjacent areas is much more powerful than the traditional methods 10 years ago, which focused on only removing fat from unwanted areas. New York plastic surgeon Craig A. Baldenhofer, MD

6. My favorite plastic surgery trend has been the shift toward a more holistic approach to our field, including adding diet, skin care, wellness, and noninvasive treatments to what we offer and recommend to patients. Troy, MI plastic surgeon Anthony Youn, MD

7. I have enjoyed the trend of more natural-looking plastic surgery, especially with regard to breast implant sizing. Since bigger is not always better, its important toconsider each patients body type. Careful exam, breast measurements and 3-D video-imaging help us determine the ideal breast implant size to meet our patients goals. Houston plastic surgeon Kriti Mohan, MD

8. Im seeing more people combining surgery with nonsurgical treatments to create more comprehensive facial rejuvenation. Tremendous advances have been made in the last decade, improving skin care and nonsurgical treatments of the face and neck. These treatments include better, longer-lasting fillers, neurotoxins such as Botox, lasers, and radio-frequency devices. Another highly-effective complement to body-contouring surgery is the use of a persons own fat to improve fullness in areas where fat is lacking. Fat grafting is now a common addition to facial rejuvenation surgery, restoring areas of loss due to aging. Houston plastic surgeon Christopher Patronella, MD

9.By far, the greatest innovation and trend that I have seen over the last decade include combination of nonsurgical techniques and threadlifting. The use of combination approaches, or Stackable Treatments, have revolutionized nonsurgical enhancement to the face and body, and I am proud to have been part of the conceptual development and advancement. Threadlifting fits into this category as well, and it really has changed the way I do facelift surgery to create a more natural result, and my colleagues have benefited from the lessons threadlifting has taught us about natural movement of the face and neck. The technical advancement that my research has shown paves the way for future advancement and innovation in nonsurgical lifting of the face, neck and body. Chicago plastic surgeon Julius Few, MD

10. Reoperative breast implant surgery has become a trend over the last decade with regards to women wanting to maintain their outcomes or upgrade to the newest-generation silicone gel implants from aging saline-filled implants of yesteryear. Eugene, OR plastic surgeon Mark Jewell, MD

11. My favorite plastic surgery trend over the past decade has been the use of noninvasive treatments combined with surgical procedures. At Ciaravino Total Beauty, our breast augmentation patients will often get lip injections, skin-care treatments, Botox, CoolSculpting or Emsculpt, too. These combined treatments can make for really beautiful transformations. Houston plastic surgeon Michael Ciaravino, MD

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Could Joe Maddon Lead The Angels To Cubs-like Success In 2020? – Prospect Insider

The Los Angeles Angels have been in the doldrums recently four straight losing seasons and just one playoff appearance in the Mike Trout era. Enter Joe Maddon, who guided the Cubs to four postseasons in five years and their first World Series win since Teddy Roosevelt was president. Could Maddon lead the Angels to Cubs-like success in 2020?

How much a manager actually influences a baseball teams win-loss record is a never-ending topic of debate for fans and bloggers. Did the team succeed thanks to their skippers field generalship? On the other hand, was it a talented roster? For me, the answer is its usually a blend of both.

No manager couldve made the hapless Detroit Tigers a winner last year. But a skipper could potentially be a positive or negative difference-maker for teams on the fringe of contention. The issue at hand is whether Maddons new squad has the talent to contend this year.

Certainly, Angels GM Billy Eppler tried his best to give Maddon more to work with than predecessor Brad Ausmus had in 2019. In the offseason, Eppler signed all-star third baseman Anthony Rendon, thanks to owner Arte Moreno opening his checkbook. The fifth-year GM also managed to add several other recognizable veterans pitchers Dylan Bundy, Julio Teheran, and Matt Andriese, plus catcher Jason Castro.

So, did Eppler give Maddon the necessary pieces to make the Angels a viable contender in 2020? Lets walk through the roster the 66-year-old skipper will be working with to determine the answer.

Availability was an ongoing problem for the Angels in 2019. No starter remained in the rotation for the entire season with this years Opening Day starter, Andrew Heaney, leading the staff with 18 starts and 95.1 innings.

Compounding matters, Angel pitchers made just 22 quality starts fewest by a team in any season, including campaigns shortened by work stoppage. The league-average for quality starts last season was 51 with the Astros leading MLB with 89. In fact, six pitchers made more quality starts than the Halos.

Pitchers With More Quality Starts Than Angels in 2019

Before Summer Camp began, the projected rotation included Heaney, Shohei Ohtani, Julio Teheran, Dylan Bundy, and GriffinCanning. With Ohtani coming off Tommy John surgery, the Angels will employ a six-man rotation with a gaggle of pitchers vying for the final spot. Initially in the mix were Matt Andriese, Flix Pea, DillonPeters, plus a trio of youngsters Jaime Barra, Patrick Sandoval, and Jos Suarez. But things have already changed.

As already noted, injuries played a significant role in the Angels rotation woes in 2019. Health issues are once again affecting the staffs readiness for the upcoming season.

Teheran reportedly has COVID-19 with mild symptoms, but may return soon. Still, its unlikely the 29-year-old is ready for the start of the season. Ironically, availability has been the nine-year veterans strength. Since 2013, only four pitchers have made 30-plus starts in every season Teheran, Jose Quintana, Jon Lester, and Mike Leake.

On that note, Suarez is one of several Angels on the 10-day IL for undisclosed reasons. Whether its COVID-related or something else remains unknown. As with Teheran, the delay diminishes the odds of the 22-year-old being ready for Opening Day.

Peters is also on the 10-day IL, but thats not a surprise as with Teheran and Suarez. The 27-year-old entered camp expecting to miss a few weeks with a lingering oblique strain from Spring Training. Last season, Peters ERA and xwOBA ranked in the bottom 10-percent of pitchers facing 250-plus hitters.

A pair of currently healthy pitchers likely to receive scrutiny due to recent arm issues are Heaney and Canning.

Heaney has made 20-plus starts just once in five seasons with Los Angeles when he started 30 contests in 2018. Last year, it was elbow and shoulder issues slowing the southpaw. When available, he was brilliant at times striking out 10-plus hitters in four games. Conversely, the 29-year-old didnt reach the sixth inning in half of his outings.

After encountering elbow issues last August, Canning received a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection into the elbow in March. The 24-year-old resumed throwing a month later and reported to camp proclaiming his readiness for the season. Good news for both pitcher and team, although Ohtani and Heaney had PRP injections before eventually undergoing TJ surgery.

On a more positive note, injuries undermined Bundys early career, but hes averaged 30 starts since 2017. His 4.83 ERA during this period isnt appealing, yet the 27-year-olds .320 xwOBA was identical to Jeff Samardzija and Marco Gonzales and slightly better than league-average for starters (.324). This suggests pitching home games in hitter-friendly Camden Yards affected right-handers conventional stats.

The short-term loss of Suarez and Peters from early consideration benefits Andriese, who began his career as a starter with the Rays. However, the 30-year-old was an effective full-time reliever with Arizona in 2019. Perhaps Maddon uses the five-year veteran in a variety of roles.

Pea logged 96.1 innings as a starter and reliever before suffering a torn ACL in his right knee last August. Considering his .308 xwOBA as a reliever was significantly better than as a starter (.370), Maddon could piggyback the 30-year-old behind the games starter early in the season or use him as a swing-man.

Sandoval and Barra, both 23-years-old, scuffled last season. Sandoval was a rookie last year, but Barra made 26 starts with a 3.41 ERA as a freshman in 2018. A return to his rookie form would benefit both Barra and the Halos.

Last years bullpen did a commendable job considering starters rarely delivered quality starts and pitched the fewest total innings in the majors. Considering the potential issues the rotation may be facing this year, expect Maddon to turn to his relief corps early and often.

The main contributors to the bullpen in 2019 were closer Hansel Robles, Ty Buttrey, Cam Bedrosian, and No Ramrez. Robles, Bedrosian, and Ramrez were strong. Buttrey began the season well, but slipped during the second half. All return in 2020.

Heading into camp, the leading relievers are Robles, Buttrey, Bedrosian, Ramrez, Ryan Buchter, Justin Anderson, and Keynan Middleton, whos returning from TJ surgery. Candidates to fill out the bullpen include Kyle Keller, Luke Bard, Taylor Cole, Jos Quijada, Parker Markel, Jacob Rhame, and Hector Yan.

The left-handed throwing Quijada is also on the 10-day IL for undisclosed reasons. Perhaps this doesnt matter as much as it did in the past, but the Venezuelan, along with Buchter and Yan, are the only southpaw relievers on the 40-man roster. Furthermore, Yan hasnt pitched above Class-A level.

Many familiar faces return this year with one significant addition. The longest tenured infielder with the team is Albert Pujols, wholl play either first base or designated hitter depending on Ohtanis availability. The 40-year-olds offensive production has been below league-average since 2016. Is it possible Maddon would consider reducing the future Hall of Famers playing time? Bench options include Matt Thaiss, who also possesses third base experience, and rookie Jared Walsh.

Fun Fact: Jared Walsh made 12 relief appearances and saved one game for Class-AAA Salt Lake in 2019. The left-handed thrower also pitched in five games for the Angels.

David Fletcher and Tommy La Stella should be the main stakeholders at second base. Last year, Fletcher paced the team in games played (154) and doubles (30) with only Trout having a higher AVG and OBP. Adding to his value, the 25-year-old demonstrated positional versatility with 20-plus starts at second base, shortstop, third base, and left field.

La Stella was enjoying a breakout season in 2019 earning his first All-Star selection. Unfortunately, the 30-year-old suffered a fractured tibia in early-July, which sidelined him until late September. La Stella also has third base experience.

After posting career bests in AVG, OBP, and OPS+ in 2018, injuries limited the offense and availability of Andrelton Simmons last season. The 30-year-old former Gold Glove winner will be looking to rebound during an abbreviated walk year.

Holding down the hot corner is Rendon, who the team inked to a seven-year/$245 million contract. Last season, the NL MVP finalist set career highs in doubles, home runs, AVG, OBP, SLG, OPS+, and WAR.

The Angels reportedly attempted to trade Luis Rengifo to the crosstown rival Dodger in exchange for outfielder Joc Pederson in the offseason. Entering camp, the 23-year-old seemed like logical fit as back-up middle-infielder before disappearing to the 10-day IL recently. During his rookie season in 2019, switch-hitter started 90 games at second base and 11 contests at shortstop.

Theres still a chance the Rengifo is ready for Opening Day. If the team were to look elsewhere for an infield reserve, potential candidates include non-roster invitee Arismendy Alcntara plus minor leaguers Jose Rojas, Jahmai Jones, and Elliot Soto.

As with the infield, most of the usual suspects return from 2019 with the notable exception of Kole Calhoun, who signed with Arizona. But theres an outside chance a highly-touted prospect joins a future Hall of Famer in the outfield this year.

Lower leg injuries limited left fielder Justin Upton to just 63 games and his worst offensive production since his rookie season in 2007. Upton slashed a lackluster .215/.309/.416 with 12 home runs in 256 plate appearances. The Angels certainly need a bounce back season from the 32-year-old.

Trout, last years MVP, returns in center field. The New Jersey native slashed .291/.438/.645 with 45 home runs and led the majors in OPS+ for a third consecutive season. Its worth noting the 28-year-old has intimated he may not play this year to mitigate the risk of COVID-19 exposure for his wife and unborn child.

In Uptons absence, Brian Goodwin played a career-high 146 games and delivered personal bests in doubles (29), home runs (17), and OPS+ (109). The 29-year-old will begin the season as the everyday right fielder, although its plausible top prospect Jo Adell makes the team and eventually supplants Goodwin.

Still, Adell wasnt expected to be on the Opening Day roster in March and isnt on the 40-man roster. The loss of the minor league season may delay the 21-year-olds MLB debut until next year.

Michael Hermosillo likely serves as the fourth outfielder. The 25-year-old has limited big-league experience since first debuting in 2018, but he can play anywhere in the outfield. Its reasonable to expect Fletcher to see playing time in the outfield. Former first round pick Taylor Ward may be in the mix for a backup job also.

When hes not pitching, Ohtani will serve as primary designated hitter. Although he couldnt pitch last season, the 26-year-old delivered 43 extra-base hits, including 18 home runs, in 106 games. He also lead the team with 5 triples and 12 stolen bases. As noted earlier, Pujols likely fills the DH role when Ohtani is on the mound or unavailable due to pitching responsibilities.

Free agent addition Jason Castro figures to be the regular catcher with Max Stassi likely spotting Castro. With Minnesota last season, the left-handed hitting Castro platooned with MitchGarver. One area to watch; Castros career .553 OPS against southpaws is much lower than against right-handers (.750). Castro has a reputation as a sound defender and pitch framer.

Stassi is strong defensively, but the right-handed hitter hasnt enjoyed much success at the plate during a 183-game career spanning seven seasons. The teams third catcher is Anthony Bemboom. The left-handed hitting Bemboom, who is solid behind the plate, made his MLB debut last year at age-29.

While the addition of Rendon and Ohtanis return to the mound provides a boost, starting pitcher health once again looms as a potential showstopper. Perhaps the truncated 60-game season diminishes the importance of a deep rotation. If thats the case, Maddon may be able to compensate for his staffs shortcomings by having a quick hook with struggling starters. Thats assuming the bullpen performs as it did in 2019.

Still, the Angels chronic difficulties with starting pitcher availability is tough to overlook. For this reason, I believe the AL West is out of reach, even with Maddon at the helm. Maybe the three-time Manager of the Year can elevate to fringe contender status, but its tough envisioning the team earning a wild card berth in the highly competitive American League.

This disappoints me since Id like to see Trout, baseballs best player, add meaningful October baseball to his already-brimming Hall of Fame rsum.

My Oh My

(Photo of Joe Maddon AP)

In 2014, Luke joined the Prospect Insider team and is now a contributor at HERO Sports also. During baseball season, he can be often found observing the local team at T-Mobile Park.

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Jennifer Aydin Gets PRP Scalp Injections for Thinning Hair – Bravo

July 10, 2020, 2:42 PM ET

The RHONJ mom captured her recent visit to her husband's plastic surgery practice.

Jennifer Aydin has always been open about the cosmetic procedures she has undergone in the past, including a tummy tuck and a breast reduction surgery. Now, shes sharing how shes dealing with thinning hair, thanks to a little help from her plastic surgeon husband, Bill Aydin.

On July 10, The Real Housewives of New Jersey cast member took to her Instagram Stories to capture her recent visit to her husband's practice, Aydin Plastic Surgery. As she revealed in the clip, the mom of five was there to receive PRP injections, or platelet-rich plasma therapy, which uses the patient's own platelets to speed up healing in affected areas.

We are getting PRP injections in my head scalp, she can be heard explaining.

Jennifer noted that she has been noticing some hair thinning in the front of her head along her hairline. My thinning hair only in my crown, she captioned one clip.

This isnt the first time that Jennifer has opened up about coping with hair loss. Last fall, she also underwent PRP treatment after the use of extensions and tight ponytails led to thinning hair.

Those extensions on my hair last season were brutal, she said of the procedure at the time. And I took them out this summer and my hair's actually getting back to the thickness that it was, which is great but I need a little extra help."

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What is Platelet Rich Plasma? | PRP Treatments West …

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is an innovative, all-natural treatment option for joint pain and tendon injuries. Many famous athletes Tiger Woods, tennis star Rafael Nadal, Kobe Bryant, and many others have received PRP injections for various injuries.

PRP therapy is a breakthrough treatment that has helped many of our patients stay active and achieve profound relief from osteoarthritis, tendon injuries, chronic pain, acute sports injuries, and a number of other conditions.

In addition, PRP therapy is commonly used in conjunction with orthopedic surgery as a potential method for enhancing the healing process.

Everyone's blood is composed of the same key components: white blood cells, red blood cells, plasma, and platelets. Platelets are the essential component that PRP therapy relies on to potentially heal injuries and relieve pain.

Platelets are primarily recognized for controlling bleeding. However, they also release over 1500 growth factors and proteins that help facilitate wound healing and tissue repair. Platelet-rich plasma injections work by isolating the platelets within your own blood and selectively injecting them into injured areas, triggering your body's own natural healing process.

To be considered an ideal candidate for PRP, your injury or condition should be of a mild to moderate level. If it's severe or advanced, you may require a stronger and more comprehensive treatment approach incorporating stem cell therapy.

To talk to one of our orthopedic doctors about PRP treatments in Oakland County, Michigan, contact Lederman Kwartowitz Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. After evaluating your injury, our physicians will let you know if this treatment is right for you. Call (248) 669-2000today or use ouronline formto request a consultation with one of our orthopedic doctors.

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Platelet-Rich Plasma

Platelet rich plasma therapy is a proven treatment that relies on your own body for a constant supply of healing protein found in your blood. Platelet rich plasma injection treatment, often referred to as just PRP, is successfully being used to treat conditions such as:

Platelet rich plasma used in injections for cosmetic reasons is the same material thats been successfully used by pain management physicians since the beginning of the 21st century. While the technique is still new to many physicians in various fields of medicine, more and more doctors are finding constructive uses for the all-natural substance. The plasma forms the liquid in your blood. Platelets are the blood components that are used for clotting.

Proteins by the hundreds are inherent in the platelets, many of which are called growth factors. The growth factors in your blood play an important role in self-healing.

PRP therapy now serves as a treatment for many of the cosmetic flaws you may be looking to correct. It also works well in conjunction with numerous cosmetic treatments, including:

The platelets found in your own blood can so dramatically improve your appearance.

In 2017, one of the newest uses for a plasma rich platelet injection is to treat hair loss. The platelet rich plasma is injected into the scalp to reset the follicles and, in some cases, reverses rapid loss of hair. At the very least, the regenerative treatment prevents further hair loss. If youre curious about using PRP therapy to treat hair loss, ask your dermatologist about it.

An entire PRP treatment typically takes about an hour. The nurse will first draw your blood and then place it into a centrifuge, where its spun at speeds so high that the different parts of the blood become separated. The platelet rich plasma is removed and then injected into the area you and your doctor have determined might best benefit from the therapy. The platelet rich plasma can also be placed on the skin topically after a laser or microneedling procedure for rapid recovery.

Platelet rich plasma therapy continues to provide rejuvenation for up to three months after the initial injection. The 19 growth factors released by the PRP go directly to work where theyve been inserted, providing you with the maximum aesthetic benefits with little or no side effects.

You need virtually no downtime after receiving a round of PRP treatment. Some people may prefer to take a day of rest, but it isnt necessary.

Platelet Rich Plasma

Platelet rich plasma therapy is a proven treatment that relies on your own body for a constant supply of healing protein found in your blood. Platelet rich plasma injection treatment, often referred to as just PRP, is successfully being used to treat conditions such as:

The Ongoing Role of Platelets

Platelet rich plasma used in injections for cosmetic reasons is the same material thats been successfully used by pain management physicians since the beginning of the 21st century. While the technique is still new to many physicians in various fields of medicine, more and more doctors are finding constructive uses for the all-natural substance. The plasma forms the liquid in your blood. Platelets are the blood components that are used for clotting.

Proteins by the hundreds are inherent in the platelets, many of which are called growth factors. The growth factors in your blood play an important role in self-healing.

The Perfect Cosmetic Combination

PRP therapy now serves as a treatment for many of the cosmetic flaws you may be looking to correct. It also works well in conjunction with numerous cosmetic treatments, including:

The platelets found in your own blood can so dramatically improve your appearance.

PRP for Hair Loss Treatment

In 2017, one of the newest uses for a plasma rich platelet injection is to treat hair loss.The platelet rich plasma is injected into the scalp to reset the follicles and, in some cases, reverses rapid loss of hair. At the very least, the regenerative treatment prevents further hair loss. If youre curious about using PRP therapy to treat hair loss, ask your dermatologist about it.

How It Works

An entire PRP treatment typically takes about an hour. The nurse will first draw your blood and then place it into a centrifuge, where its spun at speeds so high that the different parts of the blood become separated. The platelet rich plasma is removed and then injected into the area you and your doctor have determined might best benefit from the therapy. The platelet rich plasma can also be placed on the skin topically after a laser or microneedling procedure for rapid recovery.

It Keeps Giving and Giving

Platelet rich plasma therapy continues to provide rejuvenation for up to three months after the initial injection. The 19 growth factors released by the PRP go directly to work where theyve been inserted, providing you with the maximum aesthetic benefits with little or no side effects.

You need virtually no downtime after receiving a round of PRP treatment. Some people may prefer to take a day of rest, but it isnt necessary.

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Tony Delk IMAC Regeneration Center helps heal bodies without surgery or opioids – The Sentinel-Echo

With their two-year anniversary approaching, The Tony Delk IMAC Regeneration Center in Lexington continues to help heal bodies without surgery or opioids.

The center, which specializes in sports injuries, back and neck pain, arthritis and joint pain, is currently accepting new patients with no referral needed.

Delk is a member of the University of Kentucky mens basketball team that won the 1996 NCAA Championship. He went on to play professionally and is now a brand ambassador for the center.

The center is philosophically driven to treat patients for movement disorders without surgery or opioids. Those disorders may include osteoarthritis, disc herniation, soft tissue sprains and sports injuries. The centers medical director, Dr. Donald Douglas, has a background in anesthesiology and pain management.

Douglas is a graduate of the University of Kentucky and continues to stay active with them. He also has a nurse practitioner who works alongside him.

With a full physical therapy department, the center is able to collaboratively work with physical therapy as well as the medical director during treatment. Chiropractic services are also available.

We can handle from the most conservative way to treat somebody all the way up to invasive injections and interventional pain management techniques, said Joe Verna, a spokesperson for the company.

The center focuses both on traditional injections and cellular therapy, where they take the body's own cells and use them to regrow cartilage or reduce inflammation in the joint. Platelet rich plasma and cellular therapy treatments use a patient's own blood and cells to heal their body from the inside out.

The biggest thing we see are spinal related issues, said Verna. We also see a lot of osteoarthritis of the knees and hips.

Verna added that obviously with Delk as an ambassador, the center sees a lot of sports injuries where they can use cellular therapy. Delk has experienced first hand what the center is capable of.

It helped him in his career and thats what made him a believer in what we do, Verna added.

Delk is active with the center, coming by often and interacting with patients, and of course he signs autographs.

We have a lot of NCAA college athletes coming to us, said Verna. We have the professional or high level athletes who are looking for recovery. IMAC is also expanding into helping high school athletes heal quickly.

However the number one patient base is arthritic patients 60 years of age and over with basic wear and tear.

Verna recalls a high level professional football player who was on the bottom end of the roster trying to make the team when he got hurt during summer camp.

He was worried he was going to lose his spot, Verna said. He came to our office for cellular therapy and very quickly healed. We were able to get him back to training camp.

This player not only made the team but by the end of the year he became a starter.

To be able to see that and work with that was a phenomenal thing, added Verna Thats one of the success stories that I always stick with.

Equally important are the elderly patients who throw their back out and fear theyll never walk again, and thanks to the IMAC Regeneration Centers, they are up and walking again in no time.

According to Verna, the IMAC Regeneration Centers are often the last line of defense before surgery.

For more information or to schedule a visit, go to http://www.tonydelkcenter.com.

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PRP for Hair Loss: Efficacy, Safety, and Cost

PRP (platelet-rich plasma) therapy for hair loss is a three-step medical treatment in which a persons blood is drawn, processed, and then injected into the scalp.

Some in the medical community think that PRP injections trigger natural hair growth and maintain it by increasing blood supply to the hair follicle and increasing the thickness of the hair shaft. Sometimes this approach is combined with other hair loss procedures or medications.

There hasnt been enough research to prove if PRP is an effective hair loss treatment. However, PRP therapy has been in use since the 1980s. Its been used for problems such as healing injured tendons, ligaments, and muscles.

PRP therapy is a three-step process. Most PRP therapy requires three treatments 46 weeks apart.

Maintenance treatments are required every 46 months.

Your blood is drawn typically from your arm and put into a centrifuge (a machine that spins rapidly to separate fluids of different densities).

After about 10 minutes in the centrifuge, your blood will have separated into in three layers:

The platelet-rich plasma is drawn up into a syringe and then injected into areas of the scalp that need increased hair growth.

There hasnt been enough research to prove whether PRP is effective. Its also unclear for whom and under what circumstances its most effective.

According to a recent study, Although PRP has sufficient theoretical scientific basis to support its use in hair restoration, hair restoration using PRP is still at its infancy. Clinical evidence is still weak.

Because PRP therapy involves injecting your own blood into your scalp, you arent at risk for getting a communicable disease.

Still, any therapy that involves injections always carries a risk of side effects such as:

Theres also the chance that you could have a negative reaction to the anesthetic used in the therapy. If you decide to pursue PRP therapy for hair loss, let your doctor know in advance about your tolerance to anesthetics.

Be sure to report all medications youre on before the procedure including supplements and herbs.

When you go for your initial consultation, many providers will recommend against PRP for hair loss if you:

You might also be rejected for treatment if youve been diagnosed with:

PRP therapy typically consists of three treatments in a 46 week period, with maintenance treatments every 46 months.

The price typically ranges from $1,500$3,500 for the initial three treatments, with one injection at $400 or more. Pricing depends on a number of factors including:

Many insurance plans consider PRP for hair loss treatment to be cosmetic and dont cover any of the costs of the treatment. Check with your insurance provider to see if PRP therapy is covered for you.

If youre concerned about hair loss, you have a number of options including medication like Rogaine and Propecia, along with hair transplant surgery. Another consideration is PRP therapy.

Although theres limited clinical proof that PRP for hair loss works, there are many who believe that PRP is a safe and effective way of reversing hair loss and stimulating new hair growth.

Talk to your doctor to see which treatment or combination of treatments is the best choice for you.

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PRP for Hair Loss: Efficacy, Safety, and Cost

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The Global Tendinitis Treatment Market is segmented on the lines of its technology, treatment, application and regional. Based on Type analysis it consists of Achilles tendinitis, supraspinatus tendinitis, tennis or golfers elbow, De Quervains tenosynovitis, and others. On the basis of treatment analysis includes diagnosis, therapy, shock wave therapy or surgery, medical devices, devices, and others. Diagnosis is again classified as physical examination, imaging tests, ultrasound, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Scans, and others. Therapy is further segmented as non-pharmacological and pharmacological therapy. Non-pharmacological therapy includes rest therapy, heat & cold therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and others. Pharmacological therapy includes OTC drugs or pain relievers, corticosteroids injections, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and others. Medical devices segment is again segmented as mechanical band, support tape, pre-cut strips, continuous rolls, and others. On the basis of end user analysis it covers hospitals, clinics, medical research centers, academic institutes, and others. The Global Tendinitis Treatment Market on geographic segmentation covers various regions such as North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa. Each geographic market is further segmented to provide market revenue for select countries such as the U.S., Canada, U.K. Germany, China, Japan, India, Brazil, and GCC countries.

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Tendinitis is the irritation of the ligament, thick strings that attache the muscles deep down. The aggravation happens because of sudden damage to the ligament, monotonous development or sickness condition, for example, diabetes, rheumatoid joint pain, gout, Reiters disorder or lupus. If there should be an occurrence of patients with gout, the uric corrosive precious stones show up in the ligament sheath prompting rubbing. Tendinitis is observed to be pervasive among competitors and is one of the normal game wounds in wear players, particularly tennis, golf and others. Different pharmacological and non-pharmacological medications are accessible for the treatment of tendinitis. Non-Steroidal Anti-incendiary Drugs (NSAIDs) constitute the preparatory treatment alternatives. Different medicines including active recuperation, rest, and word related treatment. Surgery is the final resort for tendinitis, and is just prescribed if there should be an occurrence of extreme harm to the ligament that cant be dealt with utilizing pharmacological treatment alternatives.

The report covers detailed competitive outlook including the market share and company profiles of the key participants operating in the global market. Key players profiled in the report include Pfizer (U.S.), AstraZeneca (U.K), Bayer (Germany), Abbott (U.S.), Merck & Co. Inc. (Germany), GlaxoSmithKline plc (U.S.), Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Germany), Teva Pharmaceutical Industries (Israel). Company profile includes assign such as company summary, financial summary, business strategy and planning, SWOT analysis and current developments.

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The Global Tendinitis Treatment Market is Segmented on the lines of Type Analysis, Treatment Analysis, End User Analysis and Regional Analysis. By Type Analysis this market is segmented on the basis of Achilles tendinitis, Supraspinatus tendinitis, Tennis or golfers elbow, De Quervains tenosynovitis and Others. By Treatment Analysis this market is segmented on the basis of Diagnosis its covers Physical examination, Imaging tests, Ultrasound, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Scans & Others. Therapy its covers Non-pharmacological therapy likes Rest therapy, Heat & cold therapy, Occupational therapy, Physical therapy & Others. Pharmacological therapy likes OTC drugs or pain relievers, Corticosteroids injections, Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) & Others. Shock wave therapy or surgery its covers Medical devices, Mechanical band, Support tape, Pre-cut strips & Others. Devices like Others.

By End User Analysis this market is segmented on the basis of Hospitals sector, Clinics sector, Medical research centers sector, Academic institutes sector and Others sector. By Regional Analysis this market is segmented on the basis of North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World.

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