Sport Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery
If you have arthritis of the joints and conservative treatments such as medications, physical therapy, and cortisone injections have failed to relieve your symptoms, your orthopedic doctor may recommend joint replacement surgery. Joint replacement is major surgery – and like everyone else, you may also be afraid to undergo it and want to delay or…
While it may seem that platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is new, it has been in use for quite some time. Doctors from various medical fields, such as orthopedics, sports medicine, dermatology, urology, and dentistry, have been using this therapy to boost the body’s natural healing mechanism and help patients achieve desired results. We at All-Star…
Whether you play sports as a professional, are a weekend warrior, hit the gym daily, or are living an active lifestyle, you need the expertise of a sports medicine physician to stay fit and healthy and avoid injuries. A sports medicine doctor is an expert who diagnoses, treats, and prevents sports injuries. Since a sports…
Platelet-rich plasma therapy (PRP therapy) is a new regenerative therapy that has revolutionized the field of orthopedics. It can significantly improve the way you feel or function after a degenerative condition like arthritis and musculoskeletal system injury. Let’s discuss the top 7 reasons why you should get PRP therapy for your musculoskeletal problem and where…
If you’re suffering from an orthopedic injury or arthritis and want to relieve pain and promote long-lasting healing, you may be interested in platelet-rich plasma therapy. Platelet-rich plasma therapy is a cutting-edge treatment that uses components of your blood to assist healing and recovery. However, to reap the greatest benefits of PRP therapy, it’s important…
You may have heard about biologics and how these have revolutionized the field of medicine, especially orthopedic medicine. However, do you know what makes a wide range of products (vaccines, blood and blood components, somatic cells, and therapeutic proteins) collectively called biologics unique? Let’s discuss some common facts about biologics that make them unique and…
The feet are two of your body’s most used parts. Composed of several bones, ligaments, and tendons, they bear your body’s weight when you’re standing up and moving around. Because of this, they are prone to pain and injury if you are not careful with how you use them. Some common causes of foot pain…
Many treatment options are available for musculoskeletal damage sustained due to trauma and disease. One popular treatment uses components of your blood to heal such issues. PRP therapy can trigger and accelerate your body’s healing process for bone, muscular, and joint problems. While it is groundbreaking, it is also relatively new compared to other orthopedic…
An orthopedist or orthopedic doctor is a healthcare professional who receives special training in diagnosing, treating, and preventing a full spectrum of musculoskeletal system problems. Orthopedists treat injuries or conditions that patients incur while doing daily activities, playing sports, and due to wear and tear over time. If you’ve been referred to an orthopedist by…
It’s too common to hurt yourself during exercise, physical activity, or sports. The injuries you sustain during athletic activities like sports and non-athletic activities like exercise are branded as sports injuries. According to an estimate, approximately 3.5 million sports injuries occur annually in the United States. These injuries can be mild or severe as well…
