(352) 509-5030
1601 SW College Road, Suite 201 Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 509-5030
1601 SW College Rd suite 201, Ocala, FL 34474
Musculoskeletal injections with
PRP, BMAC and Micro-Fat
Regenerate Your Mobility And Function: Explore PRP, BMAC, and Micro-Fat Injections. Harnessing your body's natural healing power, these advanced treatments offer relief from musculoskeletal pain and promote tissue repair. Schedule your appointment now for enhanced mobility and function!
Musculoskeletal injections using PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma), BMAC (Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate), and Micro-Fat are advanced regenerative medicine treatments aimed at promoting healing and reducing pain in various musculoskeletal conditions. Here's an overview of each:
1.Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections:
- PRP therapy involves extracting a small amount of the patient's blood, which is then processed to concentrate the platelets and growth factors.
- The concentrated PRP is injected directly into the injured or affected area, such as joints, tendons, ligaments, or muscles.
- PRP injections work by stimulating tissue repair, reducing inflammation signaling stem cell migration to the area of damage and promoting the regeneration of damaged cells.
- PRP is commonly used to treat conditions such as osteoarthritis, tendonitis, ligament injuries, and muscle tears.
2.Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC) Injections:
- BMAC involves harvesting bone marrow from the patient's iliac crest or another suitable location.
- The harvested bone marrow is processed to isolate and concentrate the mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and growth factors present in the bone marrow aspirate.
- The concentrated BMAC is then injected into the site of injury or damage, where the MSCs can differentiate into various cell types and promote tissue regeneration and repair.
- BMAC injections are commonly used to treat conditions such as osteoarthritis, tendon and ligament injuries, bone fractures, and spinal disc degeneration.
3.Micro-Fat Injections:
- Micro-Fat injections involve harvesting small amounts of fat tissue from the patient's body, typically from areas like the abdomen or thighs.
- The harvested fat tissue is processed to isolate and purify the adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) and other regenerative cells present in the fat.
- The purified micro-fat is then injected into the affected area, where the ADSCs can promote tissue repair, reduce inflammation, and improve vascularization.
- Micro-Fat injections are commonly used in orthopedic and musculoskeletal applications to treat conditions such as osteoarthritis, tendon and ligament injuries, and soft tissue defects.
- Micro-Fat can also be used in aesthetics and sexual health in areas such as the cheek, breasts, ands labia majora.
These musculoskeletal injections offer patients a minimally invasive and potentially effective alternative to surgery for treating a wide range of orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions.
Read More About Musculoskeletal Regenerative Injections:
Regenerative Injections For Ligament Injuries
What is a ligament?
A ligament is a tight band of fibrous connective tissue, comprised mostly of collagen, which connects two bones together. When a ligament is injured (commonly called a sprain), the ligament is stretched, and the stability of the joint is altered. This is often seen around the knee and ankle. This leads to the joint feeling loose and unstable.
Common treatments for ligament injuries:
Prior to the use of regenerative medicine techniques, very little was offered to ligament instability (Sprains)
• Anti-inflammatory Medications
• Rest
• Braces
• Surgery
Regenerative treatments for ligament injuries:
The regenerative medicine options for ligament injuries allow the ligaments to heal often stronger than they were pre-injury. The growth factors and cytokines in PRP will trigger an inflammatory response in the tendon itself and allow the body’s stem cells to rebuild the collagen within the tendon, correcting the laxity, gaining joint stability, and alleviating pain.
How Long Does the Procedures take?
Processing the PRP and performing the injection will take a total of 30-45 minutes.
Do the procedures hurt?
The injections can be uncomfortable; however, most patients only require topical anesthetic. We use a very strong topical cream. We offer nitrous gas as an option to all our patients. We recommend if you use laughing gas at the dentist, you should use it with us.
Is There Any Downtime?
There is no complete downtime. We ask that you hold off from any vigorous exercise and activity for 48 hours post procedure. You may be placed in a brace for approximately 6 weeks following the injection, which will be used for any physical activity.
How Long Does the Procedures Last
If the pathology was caused by a single injury, the injection is typically curative. If the pathology is a repetitive use injury, either sports or work related, then repeat injections may be needed every 12-18 months.
Regenerative Injections For Osteoarthritis
What is Osteoarthritis (OA)?
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the protective cartilage that cushions the ends of the bones wears down over time.
Although osteoarthritis can damage any joint, the disorder most commonly affects joints in your knees, hips and spine. Osteoarthritis symptoms can usually be managed (usually with anti-inflammatory medications). In the past, experts thought that damage to joints could not be reversed. However, with advances in regenerative therapies such as platelet-rich plasma, treatments have been shown to slow progression, and in many cases be reversed.
Staying active, maintaining a healthy weight, and receiving these injections can improve pain and joint function, and decrease the future need for joint replacement.
Common treatments for Osteoarthritis:
Prior to the use of regenerative medicine techniques, very little was offered to treat osteoarthritis.
• Anti-inflammatory Medications
• Steroid Injections (which now should be avoided at all cost)
• Braces
• Surgery
Regenerative therapies for Osteoarthritis:
The regenerative medicine options for OA halt the progression of the disease and allows the degenerative cartilage to heal. The growth factors and cytokines in PRP will trigger a response in the joint and allow the body’s stem cells to rebuild the cartilage and alleviating pain
How Long Does the Procedures take?
Processing the PRP and performing the injection will take a total of 30-45 minutes
Do the procedures hurt?
The injections are minimally painful, with most patients only require topical anesthetic. We use a very strong topical cream. We offer nitrous gas as an option to all our patients. We recommend if you use laughing gas at the dentist, you should use it with us.
Is There Any Downtime?
There is no complete downtime. We ask that you hold off from any vigorous exercise and activity for 48 hours post procedure, and should avoid strenuous activity or exercise for 4 weeks.
How Long Do the Results Last?
The treatment is an ongoing process. If your goal is to avoid joint replacement surgery, we recommend repeat injections yearly. This will keep the joint from undergoing continued wear.
Regenerative Injections For Plantar Fasciitis
What Is Plantar Fasciitis?
Plantar fasciitis is the inflammation of the band of tissue (ligament) that connects the calcaneus (heel bone) to the bases of the toes, this lining the bottom of the foot. The inflammation causes scarring and tightening of this tissue (the plantar fascia) causing pain at the insertion at the calcaneus (heel bone). Doctors once thought bony growths called heel spurs brought on the pain. Now they believe that heel spurs are the result -- not the cause -- of plantar fasciitis.
You’re at greater risk of plantar fasciitis if you:
• Are female
• Are 40 to 60 years old
• Are overweight
• Have flat feet or high arches
• Have tight Achilles tendon.
• Have an unusual gait or foot position
• Often wear high-heeled shoes
• Spend many hours standing each day, especially on hard floors.
• Wear worn-out shoes with thin soles
Common treatments for plantar fasciitis:
Prior to the use of regenerative medicine techniques, very little was offered to control and treat osteoarthritis.
• Anti-inflammatory Medications
• Rest
• Braces / Arch Supports
• Stretching exercises
• Steroid injection
• Surgery, as a last option
An interesting note on the steroid injections: As an orthopedic surgeon we understood the steroids would weaken the collagen in the ligament and allow the ligament to stretch thinner, and not cause as much pull on the calcaneus (heel bone), thus decreasing the pain, Occasionally the ligament would rupture (snap), and we would consider this successful treatment. The patient went from a painful foot with an arch to a painless flat foot.
Regenerative treatments for plantar fasciitis:
The regenerative medicine options allow the body to reduce the inflammation and repair the microtears in the ligament. These micro-tears are the generator of the inflammation and the pain. The platelet-rich plasma will heal the tears and restore function without pain.
How Long Does the Procedures take?
Processing the PRP and performing the injection will take a total of 30-45 minutes.
Do the procedures hurt?
The injections can be uncomfortable; however, most patients only require topical anesthetic. We use a very strong topical cream. We offer nitrous as an option to all our patients. We recommend if you use laughing gas at the dentist, you should use it with us.
Is There Any Downtime?
There is no complete downtime. We ask that you hold off from any vigorous exercise and activity for 48 hours post procedure.
How Long Does the Procedure Last
If the pathology was caused by a single injury, the injection is typically curative. If the pathology is a chronic, then repeat injections may be needed every 12-18 months.
Regenerative Injections For Golfer's and Tennis Elbow
What Is Tennis Elbow?
Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is a painful condition which occurs when tendons in your forearm are overloaded, usually by repetitive motions of the wrist and arm, particularly the combination of flexion and rotation.
Despite its name, athletes are not the only people who develop tennis elbow. People whose jobs feature the same types of motions that can lead to tennis elbow symptoms include plumbers, painters, carpenters and butchers.
The pain of tennis elbow occurs at the muscular insertion on the outside (Lateral side) of the elbow. Pain can also radiate into the forearm and wrist.
What Is Golfer’s Elbow?
Golfer's elbow is a condition that causes pain where the tendons of your forearm muscles attach to the bony prominence on the inside of your elbow.
It is caused by overuse of these muscles or buy a rapid deceleration of the forearm during motion, such as striking the ground with a club (taking a large divot). The pain might spread into your forearm and wrist.
It's not limited to golfers. Tennis players and others who repeatedly use their wrists or clench their fingers also can develop golfer's elbow.
The pain of golfer's elbow doesn't have to keep you off the course or away from your favorite activities.
Common treatments for tennis and golfer’s elbow:
Prior to the use of regenerative medicine techniques, very little was offered to treat tennis and golfer’s elbow.
• Anti-inflammatory Medications
• Rest
• Braces
• Steroid Injection
• Surgery
Regenerative treatments for tennis and golfer’s elbow:
The regenerative medicine options are not merely a band aid to mask the disease process and alleviate the pain, but to allow the body's own healing properties to halt the progression of the disease and restore function. The pathology that occurs during the repetitive trauma are micro-tears on the underside of the tendon. These microtears are the pain generators. The platelet-rich plasma will heal the tears and restore function without pain.
How Long Does the Procedures take?
Processing the PRP and performing the injection will take a total of 30-45 minutes.
Do the procedures hurt?
The injections can be uncomfortable; however most patients only require topical anesthetic. We use a very strong topical cream. We offer nitrous as an option to all our patients. We recommend if you use laughing gas at the dentist, then you should use it with us.
Is There Any Downtime?
There is no complete downtime. We ask that you hold off from any vigorous exercise and activity for 48 hours post procedure., and abstain from the activity causing the injury for about 3-4 weeks,
How Long Does the Procedure Last
If the pathology was caused by a single injury, the injection is typically curative. If the pathology is a repetitive use injury, either sports or work related, then repeat injections may be needed every 12-18 months.
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