Podcast with Dr. Jill Carnahan- Why Go Under the Knife When you can Go Under the Needle? Jul 12, 2024Why Go Under the Knife When you can Go Under the Needle? Update on Regenerative Orthopedics with Dr. Timothy Mazzola What is Regenerative Orthopedics? What is all the hype about Stem Cells and Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)? Does this stuff really work?
The Hidden Dangers of Steroid Injections for Musculoskeletal ConditionsSep 28, 2023While steroid injections may provide temporary relief, they often just mask symptoms. A better approach can be to consider regenerative medicine to get a thorough diagnosis, identify the source, and then use your body's own power to heal.
MFAT Fat Stem Cells Beneficial in Advanced Knee Osteoarthritis- Especially Patellofemoral ArthritisJun 20, 2023In this case cohort preliminary study out of Croatia, the researchers found that MFAT (Microfragmented Adipose Tissue), also known as Fat Stem Cells,...
10 Meta-Analyses Show Superiority of PRP Injections in Knee Osteoarthritis- Level 1 Evidence for PRPDec 18, 2022As of this writing (December 2022) there are now a total of 10 Meta-Analyses showing the Superiority of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) over other injections for Knee Osteoarthritis!
"The Sweet Caudal”- The benefits of D5W caudal epidural injections for chronic low back pain.Sep 06, 2022In the study cited below, it was discovered that 66% patients suffering from chronic low back pain who underwent weekly to bi-weekly "sweet caudal" injections for four treatments,...
Back Pain from Degenerative Discs? Caudal PRP Superior to Steroid InjectionsJun 21, 2022A Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Pilot Study Comparing Leucocyte-Rich Platelet-Rich Plasma and Corticosteroid in Caudal Epidural Injection for Complex Chronic Degenerative Spinal Pain
NSAIDs and Steroids Associated with Increased Risk of Chronic PainJun 20, 2022A new study by McGill University and colleagues in Italy shows that taking an NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) or steroids to treat acute pain or injury can actually lead to chronic pain down the line.
Knee Osteoarthritis? Study shows P-PRP 430% Superior to Saline!Mar 13, 2022Intra‐articular injections of platelet‐rich plasma decrease pain and improve functional outcomes than sham saline in patients with knee osteoarthritis
Podcast Ep.12 - How to Heal Injuries Through the Power of Regenerative Medicine with Dr. Tim MazzolaJan 21, 2022Dr. Tim Mazzola is triple board-certified in Family Medicine, Primary Care Sports Medicine and Musculoskeletal Ultrasound. Dr. Mazzola has been performing Regenerative Orthopedic techniques since 2009 and Ultrasound since 2007.
Podcast Ep. 10: Help for Hip Dysplasia Dr. Timothy Mazzola and Laura RutterfordJan 18, 2022Help for Hip Dysplasia On this episode of the Help for Hip Dysplasia podcast, we chat to Dr. Timothy Mazzola. Tim is triple board-certified in Family Medicine, Sports Medicine and Musculoskeletal Ultrasound.
PodcastEp. 12 - Regenerative Medicine for Knee Osteoarthritis w/ GulfCoast UltrasoundNov 29, 2021The Episode You Kneed to Hear! Sonography Lounge Hosts, Lori Green, BA, RDMS, RDCS RVT, and Trisha Reo, RDMS, RVT interview Dr. Timothy Mazzola to discuss Knee Osteoarthritis; Regenerative Medicine,...
Shockwave Therapy for Orthopedic Injuries: Non-invasive, non-surgical treatment.Oct 27, 2021Effect of Shockwave Treatment for Management of Upper and Lower Extremity Musculoskeletal
Nerve pain or entrapment? Non-surgical treatment with ultrasound-guided nerve hydrodissection.Sep 01, 2021Abstract: Nerve hydrodissection (HD), a technique used when treating nerve entrapments, involves the injection of an anesthetic, saline, or 5% dextrose in water to separate the nerve from the surrounding tissue, fascia, or adjacent structures.
Regenerative Medicine: Can Your Body Heal Itself Better Than Traditional Medicine?Jul 14, 2021Regenerative Medicine Options for Chronic Musculoskeletal Conditions: A Review of the Literature
What Causes Painful Nerves and How Perineural Injections Help Desensitize Painful Nerves?Jul 05, 2021Explanation of Prolotherapy and Perineural Injection Therapy (Perineural Subcutaneous Injection and Perineural Deep Injection) Management. Philadelphia; Saunders (Elsevier), 2nd ed; 2011:1027-1044.
Tennis elbow? In this study, PRP is better for pain relief and functionality than surgeryJun 16, 2021Platelet-rich plasma versus open surgical release in chronic tennis elbow: A retrospective comparative study
PRP for Knee Osteoarthritis: Meta-analysis of 15 studies shows PRP superior to Hyaluronic Acid (HA).Jun 09, 2021Meta-analysis Comparing Platelet-Rich Plasma vs Hyaluronic Acid Injection in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis
What is the best treatment for Sacroiliac (SI) dysfunction. PRP or Prolotherapy?Jun 02, 2021A comparison of ultrasound guided PRP injection and prolotherapy for mechanical dysfunction of the sacroiliac joint
Heel pain? PRP significantly better than steroids for long-term pain relief w/ fewer injections.May 19, 2021Randomized Controlled Trial J Foot Ankle Surg .2019 Jan;58(1):42-46. Platelet-Rich Plasma Has Better Long-Term Results Than Corticosteroids or Placebo for Chronic Plantar Fasciitis: Randomized Control Trial
OA of the Knee Shows significant Improvement with Bone Marrow Concentrate versus Exercise TherapyMay 13, 2021A specific protocol of autologous bone marrow concentrate and platelet products versus exercise therapy for symptomatic knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial with 2 year follow-up
PRP Superior to Steroids in Gluteal Tendonitis & Trochanteric BursitisMay 05, 2021Leucocyte-Rich Platelet-Rich Plasma Treatment of Gluteus Medius and Minimus Tendinopathy: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial With 2-Year Follow-up.
Thawing Frozen Shoulder- The Modern Treatment of Adhesive CapsulitisApr 04, 2021Adhesive capsulitis is a condition that not only limits shoulder motion but can cause exquisite amounts of pain in the early stages. It is caused by a robust inflammatory response, usually to a flare of rotator cuff tendinosis.
Subchondral Intra-osseous Bone Marrow Concentrate Similar to Knee Replacement -15 year DataMar 18, 2021With 2 groundbreaking Knee Osteoarthritis studies with long-term outcomes data (10-15 years) published in 2020, Phillippe Hernigou has ushered in the age of "biological joint replacement" as a viable alternative to traditional knee joint replacement.
Nerve Hydrodissection- "Setting the Captives Free"Mar 14, 2021Understanding Ultrasound-guided Hydrodissection Injections Hydrodissection is accomplished by injecting fluids under hydrostatic pressure to free up one tissue from another (scar tissue, fascial adhesions).
Regenerative Medicine in OrthopedicsDec 30, 2020Separating MYTHS from TRUTH in REGENERATIVE ORTHOPEDICS What does the DATA tell us about the EFFECTIVENESS and SAFETY of REGENERATIVE treatments in Orthopedics?
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) in Osteoarthritis- A Meta-AnalysisDec 30, 2020Source: Arthritis & Research Therapy, Xie et al. Arthritis Research & Therapy 2014, 16:204 http://arthritis-research.com/content/16/1/204
I Can't Sit: A Case of Sacroiliac InstabilityDec 30, 2020At the time of our first meeting, “Jane” was a 43 yo physical therapist who was unable to sit for longer than 20 minutes at a time which, was negatively affecting both her personal and professional life.