再生医学

Do you have a nagging case of tennis elbow or knee osteoarthritis? Or perhaps another joint or tendon injury is slowing you down? If so, regenerative medicine may be right for you.

再生医学是一种非手术方法，可以利用人体自身的治愈反应。它将治疗直接带到疼痛或伤害的根源，以开始康复。它对于某些关节的慢性肌腱问题和骨关节炎是有效的，包括膝盖和其他关节和肌腱。

再生技术并不是什么新鲜事物，但是在Banner Health，我们的方法是。主頁(欢迎您)我们的运动医学和骨科专家使用基于证据的医学实践来设计再生疗法来治愈您的特定伤害。他们利用研究进一步了解这种治疗的潜在好处。

主頁(欢迎您)横幅健康offers PRP (platelet-rich plasma) and BMAC (bone marrow aspirate concentrate) regenerative therapies and a minimally invasive alternative therapy called Tenex. Contact us today to learn more about regenerative therapy locations near you.

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)

富含血小板血浆或PRP, f是最常见的orm of regenerative therapy. PRP is a concentrated solution of platelets and growth factors taken from your own blood. These blood products contain important qualities that initiate the body’s healing response.

During the procedure blood is drawn from your arm and spun at a very high speed to separate its components. These platelets and growth factors are then injected precisely into the area of the body being treated using real-time ultrasound imaging. PRP works by placing these components directly at the site of pain or injury to promote healing.

该过程大约需要30至45分钟。由于PRP鼓励正常的康复，因此您可能不会立即感到疼痛。这与其他注射或药物不同，这些药物可能会改善疼痛而不会导致真正的愈合。关节可能需要4到6周的时间才能开始感觉更好，并且肌腱可能需要6到10周。注射效果最好与物理疗法一起促进愈合过程。

Medical evidence shows that PRP improves pain in some disorders such as chronic tendinopathy and osteoarthritis, most notably tennis elbow and knee osteoarthritis. At this time, it is not covered by insurance.

PRP is offered at many of our sports medicine and orthopedic clinics. Contact us today to find a location near you.

Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC)

与其他传统注射（例如皮质类固醇）相比，骨髓抽吸物或BMAC注射可以提供更大，更持久的疼痛。它用于治疗骨关节炎，通常是膝盖。

BMAC involves placing your own bone marrow cells, called mesenchymal stem cells, into the affected area. These cells contain growth factors also found in platelet-rich plasma and plasma protein that reduce pain and inflammation and improve function.

The entire BMAC procedure takes about 60 to 75 minutes. It includes removing bone marrow from the back of the pelvis, separating its components and injecting it into the joint. Most patients tolerate the procedure well with a local anesthetic.

BMAC works by changing the biochemistry of the arthritic joint. This takes time. Improvement can begin at about 6 weeks, with most patients feeling improvement within 3 months. A successful procedure can provide relieve for long periods of time.

BMAC is not currently covered by insurance. Find a location of one of our sports medicine and orthopedic clinics that performs BMAC procedures.

Tenex

Tenex is a minimally invasive therapy to reduce pain and improve functionality of the tendons in the elbow, knee, ankle, foot and shoulder without the need for surgery.

Tenex works by removing unhealthy and damaged tendon tissue. During the procedure, our experienced doctors use ultrasound-guided imaging to direct the Tenex device into the tendon, removing damaged tissue and stimulating a healing response.

Tenex is an outpatient procedure that requires only a local anesthetic. Because the ultrasonic energy just targets the damaged tendon, the surrounding healthy tissue is not impacted.

如果慢性疼痛正在影响您的生活方式，请安排与我们的一位旗帜健康运动医学医生预约。主頁(欢迎您)我们致力于帮助您回到最喜欢做的活动。