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May 23, 2024

Journal Watch: Dose Matters in Platelet Rich Plasma

by Dr. Erek Latzka Knee osteoarthritis is characterized by cartilage loss and is a leading cause of pain and disability. Prior to surgery (total knee replacement), patients with knee osteoarthritis are often offered

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Feb 13, 2024

Tenex versus PRP for Tennis Elbow: Which minimally invasive treatment is superior ?

by Dr. Walter I. Sussman A recent study showed that the Tenex procedure was successful in 87.7% of the patients with tennis elbow and PRP effective in 84.6% of patients. In patients with tennis elbow (lateral

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Feb 12, 2024

Is Tenex effective for Tennis elbow? What is the role of rehabilitation?

by Dr. Walter I. Sussman A tenotomy under ultrasound guidance using the Tenex device has been shown to be a viable and effective procedure for patients with tennis elbow regardless of the severity of the tendon

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Dec 26, 2023

Clinical Effectiveness of Single Versus Multiple Injections of Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis: What does the data tell us?

by Dr. Walter I. Sussman The number and frequency of PRP injections for optimal benefit has been debated, and many clinics who perform PRP or cellular injections sell 'packages' of injections. However, when considering

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Dec 19, 2023

Journal Watch: What is the Evidence for PRP for Treating Frozen Shoulder?

by Dr. Walter I. Sussman Adhesive capsulitis, or a frozen shoulder, is often treated conservatively. In most cases, patients are often only offered corticosteroid injections, but steroid injections often only provide

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Dec 17, 2023

Journal Watch: Ultrasound Guided Viscosupplementation Injections Delay Total Knee Replacement Surgery Compared to Traditional Injections

by Dr. Walter I. Sussman Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is common, and nonsurgical options are limited. Viscosupplementation have been associated with delaying total knee replacement surgery, but for viscosupplementation

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Dec 03, 2023

Journal Watch: Is Prolotherapy Effective for Lateral Epicondylitis?

by Dr. Walter I. Sussman Lateral epicondylitis, or tennis elbow, is a common cause of elbow pain. Various surgical treatments have also been described, including prolotherapy injections. In a study comparing low-dose

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Dec 02, 2023

Journal Watch: Hydrodilatation in Adhesive Capsulitis: Is there a Role for Corticosteroids?

by Dr. Walter I. Sussman Adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder, or a frozen shoulder, is characterized by pain and progressive loss of motion. Hydrodilatation is an office base procedure that mechanically enlarging the

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