New Platelet Rich Plasma Treatments for Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is an inflammation of the tendons and tissues around the outside of the elbow joint. It accounts for 20% of all injuries to tennis players, but happens most commonly to people who do not play tennis at all.1 Tennis elbow is caused by chronic inflammation of the tendons in the elbow joint. It is usually diagnosed by physical examination alone. In fact, most patients can diagnose the condition themselves based on their...
Finger Arthritis and Platelet Rich Plasma Treatments
Orlando, Florida – Finger arthritis is one of the most common forms of osteoarthritis, and the prevalence is expected to increase as the population ages.1 Finger arthritis causes pain, loss of function, decreased ability to grip objects with the hand, and it reduces overall quality of life.1 Healthcare professionals can diagnose finger osteoarthritis through a detailed history and physical examination along with radiological studies, such as hand x-rays. Finger osteoarthritis may be caused by a single major injury...
Platelet Rich Plasma for Shoulder Impingement, Bursitis, Tendinitis
Orlando, Florida - Shoulder impingement syndrome is a collection of shoulder symptoms related to impingement, bursitis, and tendinitis in and around the shoulder joint. The most common symptom of shoulder impingement is pain, especially when one tries to use the affected arm above the level of the head (e.g., overhead activity, throwing). There may be pain over the deltoid muscle or the outside of the upper arm as well.1 Since...