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Mar 15, 2026

Why Does My Shoulder Hurt After a Vaccine?

Most people experience mild soreness after a vaccine. But if shoulder pain lasts more than a few days or limits motion, it may be something called SIRVA (Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration). Learn how to

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Mar 14, 2026

Shoulder Pain After a Vaccine? Ultrasound Findings May Help Diagnose SIRVA

Persistent shoulder pain after a vaccine may be due to SIRVA (Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration). New research shows ultrasound can identify a unique tendon pattern and guide minimally invasive treatment.

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Feb 25, 2026

Are "Stem Cell" Procedures Better Than Cortisone for Knee Arthritis?

Is stem cell therapy better than cortisone for knee arthritis? Learn the differences, risks, benefits, and long-term results of cortisone vs stem cell knee injections.

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Feb 24, 2026

Bone Marrow Concentrate for Knee Arthritis: Can Targeting Bone Marrow Lesions Delay Knee Replacement by 15 Years?

Can bone marrow concentrate delay knee replacement? A 15-year study shows targeting bone marrow lesions may outperform standard intra-articular orthobiologic knee injections.

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Feb 23, 2026

Can "Stem Cell" Injections Delay Knee Replacement?

by Dr. Walter I. Sussman Can "stem cell" injections delay knee replacement? A 15-year study shows subchondral bone marrow concentrate (BMAC) injections reduced bone marrow lesions and helped many patients postpone total

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Feb 23, 2026

How BMAC Injections May Help Bone Marrow Lesions in Knee Osteoarthritis

If you’ve been told you have a bone marrow lesion (BML) on your MRI, you’re not alone. These lesions are common in knee osteoarthritis (OA) and are strongly associated with pain, faster cartilage loss, and progression

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Feb 23, 2026

Bone Marrow Lesions in Knee Osteoarthritis: What They Mean and Why They Matter

by Dr. Walter I. Sussman Historically, osteoarthritis was described as “wear and tear” of cartilage. We now understand it as a whole-joint disease, involving cartilage breakdown, subchondral bone remodeling, and bone

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Feb 17, 2026

Platelet Dosing in PRP: Why the Number of Platelets Matters

by Dr. Walter I. Sussman Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has become one of the most discussed treatments in sports medicine and orthobiologics. It’s used for knee osteoarthritis, tendinopathy, muscle injury, and more. But

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Feb 02, 2026

Intra-Meniscal Biologic Injections: A Non-Surgical Option for Meniscus Tears Backed by Emerging Evidence

Meniscus Tearby Dr. Walter I. Sussman Meniscus tears are one of the most common causes of knee pain in active adults and aging athletes alike. If you’ve been told you have a “degenerative meniscus tear,” you may have

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