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Yet Another Patient Avoids Surgery: Regenexx ACL Stem Cell Procedure
Helping patients avoid knee surgery with our precise injection ACL Stem Cell Procedure is becoming so routine that I often miss the before and after images as they come in and are reviewed. The before and after above is one that I found when I asked our doctors for an image to share with a…read more
Crossfitter’s Regenexx Knee Arthritis Treatment Still Going Strong!
170kg Backsquat (~2.1x BW) this morning @gwperformance in my @crossfitmobilus tee, its been awhile since I've squatted this heavy so was very happy to hit this weight, dropped down to 85% (145kg) for max reps and managed to hit #8 @virusaustralia @luronglivingau @regenexx A video posted by Michael Wong (@mikewwong) on Jul 11, 2016 at…read more
Does a Torn ACL Require Surgery?
Does a torn ACL require surgery? Not according to these before and after MRIs showing ACL healing that are now getting pretty routine around our clinic. Orthopedic surgeons aren’t happy about it all, as ACL reconstruction surgery is like a sacred cow crossing the road in India—it’s the one procedure that defines modern orthopedic sports…read more
ACL Knee Surgery Side Effects: Helping Teens Avoid the Knife
Why are we treating our kids like NFL athletes? While aggressive orthopedic surgery in kids used to be rare, these past 10 years it seems like the norm. One of the areas of pediatric orthopedic surgery that has exploded is ACL reconstruction. However, as I’ll explain, while the research is suggesting that ACL knee surgery side…read more
Can You Dodge ACL Surgery Arthritis? Brooke’s Story…
We’ve now officially saved many kids from ACL surgery. Why do I say “saved”? After all, isn’t ACL surgery a rite of passage for teenagers these days? They break the ligament and they get it replaced, just like inserting a new spare part? Nope. ACL surgery in a teenager is nasty business, a decision that…read more
Injury Recovery in CrossFit Athlete: Finding Relief in Stem Cells and PRP
CrossFit Pro Matt Chan from Doug Orchard on Vimeo. Multiple meniscus tears, herniated discs, sciatica in the leg and ankle, shoulder injuries—Matt Chan has run the gamut when it comes to fitness-related injuries. However, as a professional and competitive CrossFit athlete, long recovery times and the inability to return to full function, common with traditional…read more
How to Avoid ACL Surgery: Good Enough Is Great in This Case
Want to know how to avoid ACL surgery? Use the power of your own stem cells. Madeline, who is seen skiing hard above, skipped surgery for her complete ACL tear and instead had her own cells precisely and carefully injected into her torn ligament. That’s her tearing it just six months after her procedure. Huh?…read more
