Given that we began this trend of orthopedic stem cell use in 2005, we’ve had a lot of patients seek out our advanced technologies from many far-flung places. I had our biostatistician run a report this week on where our non-US patients traveled from to get a Regenexx procedure at a US site. The map he created is above. While there are a few trends, like most of the patients come from English-speaking countries, we’ve also seen many patients from places that don’t speak English as the primary language.
On the international front, Regenexx has added network clinics in Australia and the Caribbean in recent years. We’re also talking to sites in the Middle East, several European countries, Asia, and South America. So hopefully many of these international patients will soon be able to get access to our technology and experience in their their local countries.
The upshot? Regenexx is very different. Despite many of these countries having active stem cell offerings, international patients have long sought out our advanced technology and extensive orthopedic specific expertise! We continue to see patients who understand that what they can access back home is less sophisticated than what we can offer, so they cross continents and oceans to get what they want. Hopefully we’ll soon be able to let some of those patients get treated at home!
After stem cell and several PRPs, I am experiencing inflammation of the knee. The knee feels significantly better than before the procedures but is retaining fluid. When taking anti-inflammatory meds( Diclofenac Sodium ) the knee feels closer to normal than before( maybe a 7 with 10 being a good knee). It has been 17 weeks since the stem cell procedure. I understand this anti-inflammatory can have some severe side-effects. If the inflammation continues, can it further damage the knee?
Chris Centeno, MD is a specialist in regenerative medicine and the new field of Interventional Orthopedics. Centeno pioneered orthopedic stem cell procedures in 2005 and is responsible for a large amount of the published research on stem cell use for orthopedic applications.
Regenerative procedures are commonly used to treat musculoskelatal trauma, overuse injuries, and degenerative issues, including failed surgeries.
Shoulder
Many Shoulder and Rotator Cuff injuries are good candidates for regenerative treatments. Before considering shoulder arthroscopy or shoulder replacement, consider an evaluation of your condition with a regenerative treatment specialist.
Many spine injuries and degenerative conditions are good candidates for regenerative treatments and there are a number of studies showing promising results in treating a wide range of spine problems. Spine surgery should be a last resort for anyone, due to the cascade of negative effects it can have on the areas surrounding the surgery. And epidural steroid injections are problematic due to their long-term negative impact on bone density.
Knees are the target of many common sports injuries. Sadly, they are also the target of a number of surgeries that research has frequently shown to be ineffective or minimally effective. Knee arthritis can also be a common cause for aging athletes to abandon the sports and activities they love. Regenerative procedures can be used to treat a wide range of knee injuries and conditions. They can even be used to reduce pain and delay knee replacement for more severe arthritis.
Many spine injuries and degenerative conditions are good candidates for regenerative treatments and there are a number of studies showing promising results in treating a wide range of spine problems. Spine surgery should be a last resort for anyone, due to the cascade of negative effects it can have on the areas surrounding the surgery. And epidural steroid injections are problematic due to their long-term negative impact on bone density.
Hand and wrist injuries and arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and conditions relating to overuse of the thumb, are good candidates for regenerative treatments. Before considering surgery, consider an evaluation of your condition with a regenerative treatment specialist.
Hand and Wrist Arthritis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Trigger Finger
Thumb Arthritis (Basal Joint, CMC, Gamer’s Thumb, Texting Thumb)
Hip injuries and degenerative conditions become more common with age. Do to the nature of the joint, it’s not quite as easy to injure as a knee, but it can take a beating and pain often develops over time. Whether a hip condition is acute or degenerative, regenerative procedures can help reduce pain and may help heal injured tissue, without the complications of invasive surgical hip procedures.
Foot and ankle injuries are common in athletes. These injuries can often benefit from non-surgical regenerative treatments. Before considering surgery, consider an evaluation of your condition with a regenerative treatment specialist.
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After stem cell and several PRPs, I am experiencing inflammation of the knee. The knee feels significantly better than before the procedures but is retaining fluid. When taking anti-inflammatory meds( Diclofenac Sodium ) the knee feels closer to normal than before( maybe a 7 with 10 being a good knee). It has been 17 weeks since the stem cell procedure. I understand this anti-inflammatory can have some severe side-effects. If the inflammation continues, can it further damage the knee?
John,
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Congrats Chris, I can see my South America patients 🙂 so far so well!