Why Back Surgery Isn't Your Only Treatment Option
Are you in pain but would like to avoid surgery? Are you in physical therapy for an injury but not seeing results as quickly as you would have hoped? Fortunately, surgery is no longer your only option. You may be a perfect candidate for one or more regenerative medical treatments if you’ve been injured or are suffering in pain.
Unfortunately, muscle & tissue do not regenerate spontaneously. Regenerative medicine provides an alternative for patients looking to avoid surgery by giving your body the tools it needs to spark healing. The idea is this: recover without the harmful effects of pain killers and invasive surgical procedures. At our Regenerative Medicine Center we offer our patients the opportunity to have a successful recovery without having to go under the knife.
One of the non-surgical treatment options offered at our center is PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) Therapy. PRP Therapy has had a positive impact on our patient’s recoveries for injuries such as ACL tears, meniscus tears, osteoarthritis of the knee, spine injuries, rotator cuff tears, and related areas.
PRP therapy is a fairly simple process. Once at our office, your blood will be drawn and spun down into a concentration of your blood’s own platelets. This is what makes it all work. Platelets are an important part of what our body requires to heal itself. A specialist will then use an ultrasound to guide an injection of your own platelets into the exact location of the problematic area. How is this different than other procedures? With PRP therapy we are only advancing the healing process initiated by our body, at a faster rate, while avoiding going under the knife unnecessarily.
Common areas that benefit from PRP Therapy are:
· Knee
· Hip
· Spine
· Shoulder
· Back and neck injuries
· Tendonitis
· Ligament Sprains
If you are interested in avoiding surgery and think you may be a good candidate for PRP Therapy or another regenerative medicine treatment, give us a call. We would love to assist you in your recovery. Call us today at 646-612-0896 or request an appointment here.