Category Archives: Surgery

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 other orthopedic treatment methods. Therefore, there are many questions surrounding it and its effects. Below, we’ve provided detailed answers to four frequently asked questions about stem cells to help boost knowledge on this valuable medical treatment.

What are the Advantages of Using Stem Cells during Surgery?

Throughout years of study on patients who have undergone surgery, both with stem cells and without, stem cells show a handful of distinct benefits. Patients commonly experience faster recovery times and less pain or discomfort when stem cells are used in surgery. With a shortened amount of time needed for rehab after a surgery, patients can spend less money on PT visits. Continue Reading

Knee Arthroscopy Rates Have Declined: Here’s Why

Posted on September 28, 2018 by Dr. Bennett • 0 Comments

We all know somebody who has undergone knee replacement surgery – also known as knee arthroscopy – and it’s never a decision made lightly. Now, recent research indicates that fewer Florida residents are electing to use knee replacement surgery to resolve their chronic knee problems. In fact, between 2002 and 2015, knee arthroscopy rates declined… Continue Reading

US Adults Are Avoiding Knee Surgery

Posted on September 7, 2018 by Dr. Bennett • 0 Comments

Knee surgery was once the only option for adults suffering from torn cartilage or painful arthritis, but thanks to the rise of regenerative treatments, studies show US adults are starting to avoid knee surgery instead. According to researchers from Emory University in Atlanta, the rate of arthroscopic knee procedures declined 23% from 2002 to 2015.… Continue Reading

Ziptek LLC finds Success at AAOS Annual Meeting

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Dr. Bennett • 0 Comments

Ziptek LLC, Sarasota, Florida, just returned from the AAOS Annual Meeting for orthopedic surgeons. While there, we were able to present the ZipE knotless tissue repair and attachment surgical technique. There were over 600 orthopedic company exhibitors and Ziptek was one of them. We received significant interest from US orthopedic surgeons, other orthopedic publically traded companies… Continue Reading

Shoulder Surgeons: How to Choose the Right One for You

Posted on November 23, 2014 by Dr. Bennett • 0 Comments

Maybe you fell and went to the emergency room and were told to see an orthopedic surgeon. Or perhaps you’ve had constant, distracting shoulder pain for a while as you try to do the daily activities that you used to be able to do without even thinking about your shoulder. Whatever the reason, you now… Continue Reading