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Interventional Orthopedics For Foot & Ankle Pain On 13th Street

Address Foot and Ankle Conditions Without Surgery

Physicians in the licensed Regenexx network utilize advanced orthobiologic protocols to address orthopedic pain without surgery. These procedures rely on the body’s own healing agents to treat degenerative conditions. Common applications include osteoarthritis, tendon tears, and ligament injuries in the foot and ankle. This approach focuses on promoting tissue repair rather than removing or altering it.

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495 North 13th Street Newark, NJ 07107

Avoiding Surgery With Regenerative Protocols

Patients often receive recommendations for steroid injections or invasive surgery when facing chronic foot or ankle pain. Pain Doctors Medical offers interventional orthopedics for 13th Street residents. This method uses precise image guidance to deliver high concentrations of the patient’s own healing agents directly to the injured area.

Typical surgical options often involve fusing bones or removing damaged cartilage. While these methods address the immediate problem, they permanently change the biomechanics of the foot. This alteration can force the knees, hips, and lower back to absorb extra stress. The foot bears the weight of the entire body. Even small changes in alignment may lead to other orthopedic issues later.

The Regenexx approach aims to preserve the natural structure of the joint. Physicians use advanced imaging technology to guide the precise placement of orthobiologics into the injured structure. They use proprietary lab processing to customize cell concentrations from 6x to 20x. This level of precision is significantly higher than typical regenerative options and harnesses the body’s natural healing abilities.

Patients treated with these protocols typically experience shorter recovery times compared to surgery. Most individuals walk out of the clinic the same day and return to daily activities with minimal disruption. 

This page contains educational resources regarding these procedures and the intellectual property developed by founder Chris Centeno, M.D.

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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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Since 2005 we have conducted research, accumulated patient results data, and obtained direct feedback from our patients. With one purpose in mind. To help you make an informed, confident decision to treat your condition.

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Regenexx has performed more than 132,000 procedures worldwide. Regenexx keeps records of Regenexx procedures performed by physicians in our network in our outcomes database.

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Regenexx has extensive research to support the safety of our procedures. Our study is the largest in the world on the safety of orthopedic regenerative medicine.

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