Category Archives: Stem Cells

Why Stem Cells and PRP Are Used Together in Joint Treatment

Posted on August 20, 2019 by Dr. Bennett • 0 Comments

Combinational therapy with stem cells and PRP is commonly used in the treatment of joint conditions, such as arthritis and muscular tears. These modern treatment methods offer individual benefits that, when put together, can lead to shortened recovery times and less procedure-related pain.

Here, we’ll review the key advantages that stem cell and PRP combinational therapy can offer to joint injury patients.

Effective Joint Tissue Regeneration

Joint conditions and injuries involve inflammation and damage to the tissue surrounding a joint. Spurring the healing process and successfully regenerating tissue are two main goals of joint treatment. PRP and stem cell therapies are shown to boost tissue regeneration success, leading to more effective treatment. Continue Reading

Benefits of Combining Stem Cell and PRP Therapy

Posted on June 20, 2019 by Dr. Bennett • 0 Comments

Stem cell and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy may be used as effective treatment methods for various orthopedic injuries and conditions. These two types of therapy present unique individual benefits and vary in preparation, procedure, and performance. However, both have remarkable osteogenic potential and may be used in combination to boost treatment success. Below, you’ll find… Continue Reading

4 Common Stem Cell FAQs

Posted on June 10, 2019 by Dr. Bennett • 0 Comments

Stem cell research is a progressive addition to multiple areas of medicine, including orthopedic surgery. Adult stem cells found in bone marrow, blood, and fat can be invaluable in regenerating injured cartilage, ligaments, and tendons. Stem cell therapy can even be used as an alternative to surgery. Adult stem cell treatment isn’t as widespread as… Continue Reading

Avoiding Opioids: Pain Management Alternatives

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Dr. Bennett • 0 Comments

With the new concerns over opioid use, many doctors are requiring patients to seek out alternatives for pain management. Opioids have some serious drawbacks, including the potential for addiction and digestive issues with extended use. If you are looking for an alternative for your pain management, there are a lot of options available. PRP Therapy… Continue Reading

Stem Cells Instead of Hip Replacement Surgery

Posted on November 10, 2018 by Dr. Bennett • 0 Comments

You might have heard about the magic of stem cells, the body’s miracle cells that can differentiate to become different types of cells, and then regenerate more of those cells. When people think about stem cells, they often think of controversial embryonic stem cells– those that come from a fetus. Many people don’t realize that… Continue Reading

Stem Cells are Coming to the Forefront of Sports Medicine, and It’s About Time

Posted on November 10, 2017 by Best Edge SEM • 0 Comments

In the past, patients with sports injuries had very few recovery options. They could experiment with basic at-home remedies or undergo risky surgeries that often failed to deliver the promised results. Now, thanks to the growing prevalence of stem cells, patients have the ability to accelerate their natural healing processes and escape their pain and… Continue Reading

Blind versus Guided Injections

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Best Edge SEM • 0 Comments

As biologics like PRP and stem cells have become more popular over the years, more health care providers are offering them in their clinics. Many factors go into how effective the treatment will be, and one of those is how the product is injected into the area. The two ways to inject a joint are… Continue Reading

Bone Marrow Stem Cells Gold Standard

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Best Edge SEM • 0 Comments

Many times, we get patients who call the office who want to get stem cell procedures done, but they aren’t sure why different clinics use different types of cells. The type and location of the cell you are using makes a huge difference in the outcome and success of the treatment. For starters, in the… Continue Reading

Baby Boomer are Turning to Stem Cells for Joint Pain Relief

Posted on August 15, 2017 by Best Edge SEM • 0 Comments

As the baby boomers generation ages, chronic joint pain has become an increasingly common medical concern. Men and women alike want to maintain their mobility and stay active beyond their 60s and 70s, but standard joint pain care doesn’t always make that possible. This is why so many baby boomers are turning to stem cell… Continue Reading

Everything You Should Know about Stem Cell Therapy in Orthopedic Surgery

Posted on July 10, 2017 by Best Edge SEM • 0 Comments

Never before have scientists and doctors better understood the behavior of stem cells and their potential to support healing in orthopedic applications. Dr. William Bennett of Bennett Orthopedics and Sportsmedicine, for example, is one of the only orthopedic surgeons between Tampa and Ft. Myers who continually researches and develops new techniques like stem cell therapy.… Continue Reading