There are literally thousands of patients who are diagnosed with golfer’s elbow or tennis elbow who have never played either sport. The commonality is pain in the elbow area either on the inside or outside of the elbow. All these patients know is their elbow hurts, and they want some relief. Traditional treatments are fine if they are successful, but now there are cutting edge regenerative treatment options for elbow pain.
Besides being successful professional athletes, Rafael Nadal and Tiger Woods have something else in common. They have both tried PRP injection therapy for their injuries. We all get injured whether we are professionals or weekend warriors, so is this something you might want to try? Here are the most common questions that Dr. Alicia R. Carter receives about PRP injection therapy.
Young athletes are frequently affected by the conditions spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis. Although we won’t try saying those conditions five times fast, we will try explaining the difference between them.
What if we told you that you could have an injection into a damaged part of your body, like the shoulder, that would stimulate the growth of healthy new cells as well as promote faster healing? Instead of thinking it’s something from the future, perhaps you should know the reality that is PRP.
As today’s active baby boomers are confronted with knee, hip, and other joint pain, they are not content to “sit out” the rest of their lives. Osteoarthritis can affect younger patients as well and with modern alternatives available, joint replacement surgery need not be the first choice they undertake. Before resorting to joint replacement, take a look at some arthritis treatments offered by Dr. Alicia R. Carter.