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Tommy John Surgery Alternative – Vero Beach, FL

Eliminate your elbow pain

Regenexx solutions provide a non-surgical option for many suffering from pain and loss of function due to an elbow injury. To learn more about whether Regenexx could be a solution for you, fill out our online candidacy form. One of our patient care coordinators will work with you to take the next steps toward recovery. Let’s talk today.

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3955 Indian River Boulevard Vero Beach, FL 32960

Avoid Elbow Surgery with Regenexx

Tommy John Surgery (TJS) is a colloquial name for a surgery to reconstruct the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL), the ligament that holds the elbow together and stabilizes it. Injuries to the UCL are especially common in baseball among pitchers due to the incredible physical strain caused to the arm by pitching. The common treatment for pitchers suffering from tears in their UCL has been the Tommy John Surgery, a procedure that involves drilling holes in the ulna and the humerus and attaching a graft tendon taken from elsewhere in the body. Pitchers can typically begin throwing again after 18 weeks and will miss a full professional season in recovery. A percentage never return to play while some careers are cut short. Regenexx has helped a number of high-level athletes with UCL tears avoid surgery and get back on the field faster.

During this outpatient procedure, our expert physicians use precise image guidance to inject custom concentrations of your body’s natural healing mechanisms into the exact areas of damage in your elbow to repair damaged tissues and to improve function and mobility. Best of all, your downtime will be a fraction of surgery, with little to no need for opioid pain medications or time off of work. Call our patient care coordinators today to get started on your path to recovery.

Regenexx Benefits

  • Increased function
  • Pain reduction
  • Most individuals do not experience extensive downtime
  • Minimal time off of work
  • No surgery
  • Minimal use of mobility tools (crutches, etc.)
  • Minimal disruption of regular routine

3955 Indian River Boulevard
Vero Beach, FL 32960

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Dr. Garcia specializes in nonoperative orthopedic care. He treats knees, shoulders, elbows, and hips. He has worked with various athletes, including weekend warriors, Olympic athletes, seniors, and professional athletes.

As he witnessed the aging of his athletic patients, he realized the need to support their continued activity and sports participation. With regenerative medicine, many of his patients continue to enjoy their sports well into their 80s, even after experiencing injuries or arthritic conditions.

Dr. Garcia has been practicing regenerative medicine for more than 10 years, while giving his patients an alternative to corticosteroids and surgery. He started with prolotherapy and platelet-rich plasma (PRP). Over the past 5 years, he has been adding bone marrow concentrate (BMC) when necessary. Bone marrow concentrate is known to contain mesenchymal signaling cells (MSC’s), which are commonly referred to as stem cells.

He is the Medical Director of the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team. He also lectures throughout the country on military/police medicine, shoulder rehabilitation, and various treatment options for knee arthritis.

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Areas treated: Elbow, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Hip, Knee, Shoulder

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