Category: Platelet-Rich Plasma

What is Hip Bursitis?  Bursitis is a painful condition that affects the small, fluid-filled sacs, called bursae, that cushion the bones, tendons, and muscles near the joints. It occurs when the bursae become inflamed. The most common locations are the shoulder, elbow, and hip. They are normally presented in joints that perform frequent repetitive movements. […]

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a major cause of pain and disability and is detrimental to the quality of life. Many non-invasive treatment options have been recommended to relieve symptoms and extend the quality of life and years of athletic activity for those with OA. Commonly used treatments include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), topical agents, and some […]

Shoulder disorders are one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders in general practice. In regular practice, the incidence of shoulder disorders is approximately 12-25 per 1,000 cases seen per year. Diagnoses of shoulder pain can include shoulder impingement syndrome, calcific tendinitis, and adhesive capsulitis. Shoulder impingement syndrome accounts for 44-65% of the cases. What is […]

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and meniscus are intra-articular structures that have an inadequate healing capacity. Due to the high involvement of these structures in the knee mobility and stability, injuries at this site have always posed a challenge, with multiple treatment protocols that have been modified throughout the years. Use of Biological Products  Biological […]

What is Vitiligo?  Vitiligo is a disease that causes loss of skin color in patches. The discolored areas usually get bigger with time. The condition can affect the skin on any part of the body, and it can also affect the hair and the inside of the mouth. What Causes Vitiligo? Vitiligo occurs when cells […]

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a heterogeneous, progressive, complex joint disease that develops as a result of impaired joint cartilage integrity, leads to clinical and radiological findings, and causes changes in bone and joint. It is the most common joint disease globally and the most common cause of pain and loss of function in adults in Western […]

What is Epicondylitis?  Lateral epicondylitis, also known as tennis elbow, is a painful condition that occurs when tendons in your elbow are overloaded, usually by repetitive motions of the wrist and arm. Despite its name, athletes aren’t the only people who develop tennis elbow. People whose jobs feature the types of motions that can lead […]

What is PRP?  Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an autologous blood product containing a patient’s own concentrated platelets in a small volume of plasma that is used for the treatment of a variety of tendinous and ligamentous injuries as well as augmentation of healing after surgical procedures. PRP exerts its effect on tissues through the release […]

What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis (PF) is one of the most common causes of heel pain. It involves inflammation of a thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of each foot and connects the heel bone to the toes (plantar fascia). It commonly causes a stabbing pain that usually occurs with your […]

What is Hip Bursitis?  Bursitis is a painful condition that affects the small, fluid-filled sacs, called bursae, that cushion the bones, tendons, and muscles near the joints. It occurs when the bursae become inflamed. The most common locations are the shoulder, elbow, and hip. They are normally presented in joints that perform frequent repetitive movements. […]