An Introduction to Cell Therapy
Using cellular products as a therapy is not a contemporary concept; literature dates back to the late 19th century, when Charles Édouard Brown-Séquard pioneered organotherapy (using organ extracts as a medical treatment) to suppress human aging. While this failed as an anti-aging therapeutic, it did bring into discussion the use of cells as a therapeutic agent, which has gained vast popularity in the modern day.
How to strengthen your knee
While it may be tempting to avoid exercise when knee pain occurs, this is not always the appropriate solution. Certain types of exercise can help alleviate existing knee pain and prevent future pain or injury by providing the knee with extra support.
The Best and Worst Shoes for Knee Osteoarthritis
If you’re one of the millions of Americans living with knee osteoarthritis (the wear-and-tear form of arthritis), it’s important to find a supportive pair of shoes.
Augmentation with onlay dermal allografts may enhance rotator cuff repair
In recent years, one approach that has gained traction involves the utilization of grafts, such as xenografts, synthetic grafts and allografts, to augment the reparative process.
Interventional Techniques for the Management of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Literature Review
Osteoarthritis of the knee is a prevalent condition that causes pain, discomfort, and disability that can severely impact the quality of life. This literature review aims to review the various interventional pain management techniques available to treat knee osteoarthritis. It analyzes the efficacy of various interventions such as intra-articular corticosteroids, prolotherapy, viscosupplementation, platelet-rich plasma, and genicular nerve blocks with radiofrequency ablation or cryoneurolysis.
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