Increasing numbers of young adults are having hip replacement surgery. There are some options that can delay the need for surgery until a later time. From a medical perspective, conventional medical recommendations may help alleviate pain and improve functioning. These options include: anti-inflammatory medicines like ibuprofen...
Chondromalacia patella is when the cartilage under the patella begins to soften causing pain and swelling. The cartilage rubs against the end of the femur causing irritation. Chondromalacia patella is caused by trauma or overuse of the knee that results in improper kneecap movement. Treatment...
One of the most common questions patients ask about stem cell therapy is, “How many injections will I need?” If you have spoken to your stem cell doctor about stem cell treatments, you would know that – stem cells are multipotent cells that can help your...
Knee ligament injuries are common among athletes that participate in high impact sports. The most common is the ACL tear. These injuries require immediate attention to assess severity and determine the most appropriate course of treatment. Recovery times vary depending on the severity of the...
Cardiomyopathy is a condition where the heart cannot pump blood efficiently due to the left ventricle being stretched, thin and weak. Dilated cardiomyopathy can affect both children and adults. In some cases, a mutated gene is inherited from the parent and inherited by the children. In...
We’ve all heard our bones crack and creak when we’ve stood up after a long time lying on the couch. As we age this becomes more and more pronounced, and many of us find our knees start to become painful. For almost 1 in 10...
Could my bone marrow transplant have unforeseen side effects? There are a whole host of reasons you may be considering having a bone marrow stem cell injection or transplant. If you are at a specialist stem cell clinic in the US, then you will typically be...
Wear and tear arthritis, we almost all know somebody who has suffered from it. It is so common that it is almost dismissed as a non-issue. Oh, it’s just a bit of arthritis your family doctor might say. However, for 10% of Americans over 60,...