If you’ve recently been told that surgery is needed for your rotator cuff injury, you may want to read this post first! The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and tendons surrounding the shoulder joint and may become injured due to extreme use, an accident, or even every day wear and tear.
If you fall under one of the categories above, you may decide to visit a doctor to receive an evaluation of your rotator cuff injury. Most likely, surgery would be an option. Fortunately for those who prefer to avoid surgery altogether, stem cell therapy has become a prominent player in the treatment of orthopedic conditions. We are strong believers in offering recovery to our patients without the use of drugs, surgery and the limitations created by choosing these options without exploring alternative forms of treatments.
At The Regenerative Medicine Center, we use non-surgical treatments such as PRP therapy, which consists of extracting and concentrating platelets (the body’s repairmen for damaged tissue). The concentrated platelets found in PRP contain growth factors that are vital to initiate and accelerate tissue repair and regeneration. Basically, we take blood from the patient, extract the platelets, then inject this into the exact area affected.
Before a rotator cuff tear becomes severe, we can begin the PRP treatment paired with other recovery treatments such as physical therapy. Often times, our approach can prevent any further damage from being done and allow our patients to begin full recuperation of their joints.
With our treatment plans, we can offer our patients the ability to perform tasks they once had trouble with such as putting on a t-shirt in the morning or buckling a seatbelt properly. In addition to feeling better, without the need for drugs or surgery - you can get your independence back! Give us a call at 646-612-0896 for a consultation.