After playing only 21 minutes of the March 4 NBA game against the Portland Trail Blazers, Karl-Anthony Towns of the Minnesota Timberwolves injured his knee, taking him out of the rest of the game. A subsequent MRI scan revealed that he had torn his meniscus. With playoffs only five weeks away, Towns will likely undergo Continue Reading >>
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Weston McKennie and His Shoulder Instability Surgery
USMNT Player Weston McKennie; Will He Undergo Shoulder Instability Repair Surgery After Dislocating His Shoulder in Soccer Match? American soccer player Weston McKennie sustained a dislocated left shoulder during a match this past Sunday. It is yet to be decided whether he will go for shoulder instability surgery or pursue other treatment options. The 25-year-old Continue Reading >>
Top NFL Players Who Have Undergone PRP Therapy for Orthopedic Injuries
What Is PRP, How is it Used, and Who in the NFL is Getting It? Here’s the Short List: Hines Ward Matt Forte Troy Polamalu LaRon Landry Peyton Manning Dez Bryant Peyton Hillis Knee injuries – In 2015, after suffering a knee injury, Matt Forte with the New York Jets had PRP injections to his Continue Reading >>
What are the Differences Between Prolotherapy, Stem Cell Therapy, and PRP?
Metaphors are a great way to help make sense of many ideas. In the spirit of metaphorical explanations, we at Meier Orthopedic Sports Medicine (MOSM) in Beverly Hills tried to sum up the differences among some of the pillars of regenerative medicine – stem cell therapy, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and prolotherapy. First, we tried the Continue Reading >>
If Laird Hamilton Can Do It, So Can You…But Would You Want To?
Why would someone want to be awake during hip replacement surgery? Is that right up there with using hypnosis instead of anesthesia? Or is it possible hip replacement surgery has come so far, it’s as easy as getting your teeth cleaned? You might be surprised to hear that it’s not at all uncommon. Laird Hamilton, Continue Reading >>
Stem Cell Treatments and Regenerative Medicine – Then and Now
Some people believe that stem cell therapy and regenerative medicine are new or emerging treatments. And while research on the benefits of mesenchymal stem cells and prolotherapy is constantly gaining new ground, the truth is that medical professionals have been working with stem cells for decades. And while medical procedures like organ transplants are considered Continue Reading >>
Sitting is the New Smoking: How a Predominantly Sedentary Lifestyle Can Hurt Your Health
If you’re like millions of Americans, you probably spend several hours at the gym a few times a week after work and on the weekends. You eat and drink plenty of fruits and veggies, and possibly clock miles for your next marathon or get in some paddle surfing in between sitting through lunch breaks and Continue Reading >>
Treating Golfer’s Elbow with Prolotherapy
It’s one of the greatest conundrums for professional and recreational athletes and sports enthusiasts alike – the more you play and practice, the better your game gets. But the more you play and practice, the greater the likelihood of suffering from a repetitive motion injury or strain. Depending on the activity, the risk for ruptures Continue Reading >>
Tips for Managing Chronic Lower Back Pain
With more and more people moving less and sitting more than at any other point in human history, all that time spent clocking in extra hours at a desk, behind the steering wheel of a car, or hunched over the screen of a smartphone or tablet will inevitably take its toll on the lower back Continue Reading >>
5 Daily Activities That Cause Cartilage Damage
Injured and worn cartilage can make daily life difficult for even the most in shape athletes. While staying in good health and exercising safely can keep joints healthy, cartilage can still be slowly worn down. Eventually, this can lead to chronic pain and compromised joints, which can impair movement and eventually cause even greater harm. Continue Reading >>