Joint Preservation Treatments in Santa Barbara

"I was recommended to Dr. Richard Scheinberg by a friend and her husband who had both been treated by him. I have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis at the base of both thumbs. X-rays showed no more cushions – just bone on bone and an incredible amount of pain. Previously two Orthopedic Surgeons only had the option of removing the bottom bones and trying to replace them with tendons taken from my wrists/arms. This surgery just terrifies me. I’ve known a woman in Arizona who had the same surgery and hers did not go well. I might be 73 years old, but I’m not ready to give up my hands. My husband and I first met with Dr. Scheinberg and his great staff and were very impressed with the literature he gave us to read and the fact that they would actually take the Stem Cells from my own body before preparing them and injecting them into my hands. We discussed the pros and cons (including the very real pain I was living with every day) and made the decision to give this procedure, and Dr. Scheinberg, a chance. I talked to Michelle and scheduled the surgery for the end of August. No surgery is without its own pains and recovery. My hands were swollen and bruised from the injections, but healed very easily within a couple of weeks. I wish I could say that I had immediate relief from the pain I had been living with for the last few years, but Dr. Scheinberg had explained to me that the process would take time. What I can tell you is this: Dr. Scheinberg and this procedure have proven to be incredible! Four months later and I am no longer having any of the debilitating pain in my hands, which had been making every day difficult to get through. I can play cards again and have ordered a new Mah Jongg card to return to the game I have played since I was taught it as a young girl. Talk about a new lease on life!"

"My experience with Dr.Scheinberg has been phenomenal. I cannot speak highly enough of his treatment and my experience with the stem cell and PRP. He is a wonderful doctor, with clear intentions of his treatments. His nursing staff is also extremely professional, courteous, and friendly. My procedure went well start to finish, and am grateful for my end results along with the positive effect it has had on my life/health. I truly felt comfortable due to the knowledge and professionalism of Dr. Scheinberg and his staff. Outstanding service!!"

"Dear Doctor Scheinberg, after my stem cell injection an amazing transformation has taken place. Not only did my hips have immediate relief from the bone on bone pain. Then, there was relief from pain in my wrist where the third shot was introduced. But there was a more systemic transfer to age old injuries from my crushing back pain which I have endured fro more than 10 years, which transferred pain down the back of both legs. Also, there was bone on bone pain at the base of my spine where it connects to the pelvis. As with a true miracle the pain in all these areas were gone in an instant. My normal days were taking qty 4 morphine pain pills a day, to now taking none. Seriously this look me weeks to wrap my head around the fact that the pain was truly gone. Now 2 months later I can still not believe how the pain is gone. This was a true marvel of modern advancement in medical technology. Thank you Dr. Scheinberg for being on the cutting edge of science. I will be forever grateful."

"WOW!!! Major surgery Plus STEM cell therapy. I had the procedure done in the morning Took one pain pill. Felt great by evening. A little swelling the next day. Nearly full range of motion already.! Feels so good, that I have to remember to limit myself until it is fully healed. Sure beats the estimated 6 months of down time required for conventional shoulder surgery. I don’t know why this is not made standard procedure for everyone. Thanks again."

"the MRI showed that my shoulder had degerated to the point that a complete joint replacement was necessary.” “Dr. Scheinberg gave me another option, a stem cell injection.” “Stem cell injection as a choice to repair my shoulder made sense to me as I am a firm believer in the healthy body’s ability to heal itself.” “I was pain immediately pain free with moderate arm and shoulder mobility.” “I encourage anyone living with pain to make an appointment with Dr. Scheinberg."