Non-surgical options for knee, hip and shoulder arthritis ranked by guideline evidence, where PRP and BMAC fit, and when surgery becomes the better choice.
What causes shoulder pain, and what trials show for PRP injections in rotator cuff tears, frozen shoulder and arthritis, PRP during surgery, cortisone and cost.
What causes chronic low back pain, what to try first, and what trials show for PRP and bone marrow concentrate injected into discs, facet joints and SI joints.
What research shows on BMAC and PRP for knee and hip arthritis, how BMAC compares with PRP, national cost figures and who may be a candidate for treatment.
Bone marrow, fat and umbilical cord "stem cell" shots compared: what trials show for knee arthritis, safety, cost and how to choose a clinic.
Honest, sourced answers about total knee replacement: recovery time, hospital stay, how long implants last, what results to expect, the main risks and cost.
What platelet-rich plasma is, how it is made, leukocyte-rich vs leukocyte-poor PRP, what trials show for knee arthritis and tendons, the risks and the cost.
What BMAC (bone marrow aspirate concentrate) is, how it is done, what the research shows for knee arthritis and disc disease, how it compares with PRP, and cost.
How PRP and cortisone shots work, how fast each helps, how long relief lasts, what trials show for knee, elbow, heel and shoulder pain, and what PRP costs.
Partial vs full-thickness rotator cuff tears, when surgery is needed, how physical therapy compares with repair, and what trials show for PRP and stem cells.
Image guidance puts the needle where it is aimed more often. What studies show about accuracy and results for knee, hip and shoulder injections, including PRP.
