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Managing UCL Tears Without Surgery On 13th Street, Newark

Explore options beyond invasive elbow surgery

Individuals seeking alternatives to UCL reconstruction surgery may find suitable options at Pain Doctors Medical on 13th Street in Newark. Physicians in the licensed Regenexx network perform procedures using Regenexx injectates. These treatments serve as a non-surgical option for those experiencing elbow discomfort or reduced function.

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495 North 13th Street Newark, NJ 07107

Alternatives To Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction

Athletes often experience injuries to the Ulnar Collateral Ligament due to the high stress placed on the elbow joint during overhead throwing motions. Baseball pitchers show a particular susceptibility to these strains. Typical medical advice often points toward surgical reconstruction known as Tommy John Surgery. This operation requires drilling into the elbow bones to attach a tendon graft harvested from another part of the body. Recovery times following this surgery can span a full year or more. A return to pre-injury athletic performance levels is not certain.

The providers at Pain Doctors Medical offer a non-surgical path. They utilize the Regenexx approach to address the injury. The process involves preparing the patient’s own healing agents to create customized concentrations. Providers then use advanced imaging to place these agents directly into the damaged ligament.

This approach targets the injury site to support the body’s natural repair mechanisms. By avoiding structural alteration, the procedure may help reduce pain and improve mobility. Patients typically experience a shorter recovery period compared to surgical intervention.

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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

495 North 13th Street
Newark, NJ 07107

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Dr. Ilana Etelzon is a highly skilled Pain Management Specialist with extensive experience in Interventional Pain and Musculoskeletal Medicine. Fellowship-trained, she emphasizes regenerative techniques and adopts a non-operative approach to pain management. Dr. Etelzon specializes in addressing a wide range of conditions, including lower back pain, sciatica, pinched nerves, neck pain, and musculoskeletal injuries related to overuse, sports, and arthritis. She employs advanced fluoroscopic and ultrasound-guided methods to ensure precise and effective treatments.

Dr. Etelzon is dedicated to breaking the cycle of pain by developing practical and personalized treatment plans in collaboration with her patients. Her approach begins with alleviating pain, followed by rehabilitation designed to prevent recurrence. The ultimate goal is to create an individualized strategy tailored to each patient’s needs, fostering long-term success and satisfaction.

With expertise in innovative, minimally invasive techniques, Dr. Etelzon focuses on treatments that promote the body’s natural ability to heal and repair. Her methods have been met with high success rates, as evidenced by the positive feedback from her patients.

Dr. Etelzon is an active member of leading professional organizations, including the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (ASIPP), Spine Intervention Society (SIS), North American Spine Society (NASS), and the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPMR). She has contributed to numerous articles on pain management, regenerative medicine, sports medicine, and cardiac rehabilitation. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Etelzon remains involved in research and enjoys teaching and mentoring residents and students.

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Areas treated: Cervical Spine (Not Upper Cervical or CCI)*, Elbow, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Hip, Knee, Lumbar Spine, Shoulder, Thoracic Spine

Areas Treated

Cervical Spine (Not Upper Cervical or CCI)*, Elbow, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Hip, Knee, Lumbar Spine, Shoulder, Thoracic Spine

*This provider is NOT authorized by Regenexx to treat the C0-C1 or C1-C2 levels of the neck or CCI (craniocervical instability).

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