Blog — Regenexx Pittsburgh
Written by Dr. Paul S. Lieber, MD and the Regenexx Pittsburgh team
“Green” Means Go, But Here’s How We’re Being Safe About it
COVID Safety Zone means that Regenexx Pittsburgh continues to practice with safety practices that exceed CDC and Pennsylvania Department of Health Guidelines.
Are My Stem Cells Too Old?
All stem cell clinics are not created equal. If you’re considering alternatives to orthopedic surgical procedures, download the one-page checklist of 6 questions to ask of your stem cell procedure provider to help you decide which clinic you can trust.
Inflammation; Friend or Foe
Inflammation is necessary for life. It enables us to fight diseases revving our immune system. It promotes healing through a process called “the inflammatory cascade”. But when it comes to inflammation, what’s good, what’s bad and what’s just plain awful. Too much...
Ongoing Knee Pain Is Common After Meniscal Surgery
Most meniscal surgeries (95%) are partial meniscectomies where part of the meniscus is actually removed, not just repaired. Therefore, the remaining meniscus is now smaller and does not perform as well. The Meniscus is a ring-shaped piece of cartilage whose purpose is...
Steroid Injections: Friend or Foe?
Pain is a pain…am I right?! As a musculoskeletal specialist, I see people with pain from all sorts of problem areas that are limiting to their activity. Once they are sitting in front of me, the objective is clear…they want to get rid of the pain…as fast as...
Bursitis of the Hip
Trochanteric bursitis is a very common problem seen in the musculoskeletal universe. Most often, I see patients say that their hip hurts and they point over the lateral part of the hip. Bursitis means that there is inflammation of the fluid filled sac, or cushion,...
It’s a Pain in the Neck!
Cervical pain can literally be a pain in the neck! It can cause referral into the arms, upper back, and even headaches. These symptoms can be debilitating and impact one’s home and work life. Fortunately, there are a lot of options available to manage these...
What do you mean my butt is DEAD?!
“I’m sorry to have to tell you this, your butt is dead.” Unfortunately, I’ve had to “call it” in my practice on more occasions than I would like. While it sounds funny, gluteal amnesia (more affectionately referred to as “dead butt syndrome”), is no laughing matter....
SGB for PTSD
So many letters, what does it all mean? PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder, is a psychiatric disorder that can occur after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. This may include a natural disaster, combat, personal assault, or other accidents. In fact,...
Orthopedic Stem Cell Research and the Future of Regenerative Medicine
As I review the literature on stem cell treatment for musculoskeletal conditions such as osteoarthritis, I’m impressed by how much new information comes out on a daily basis indicating how mesenchymal stem cells grow cartilage in the face of osteoarthritis and also...
Stem Cells Can Heal Your Rotator Cuff Injury
The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and their associated tendons that helped to move the shoulder and keep the ball in the socket. The four muscles that compromise the rotator cuff include the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis. The...
What can I do for my aching back?
About 80% of adults experience low back pain at some point in their lifetime. It is the leading cause of job related disability. The costs associated with low back pain, when accounting for lost wages, are in excess of $100 billion per year. Those statistics are...
Aren’t my stem cells too old to use?
As more and more clinics arise in the community touting the so-called “best” regenerative treatments, there is also going to be a flood of information, and misinformation, that accompanies this swell. One topic that patients will frequently bring up in consultation...
Do not have Surgery or Steroid shots for Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is inflammation in the connective tissue which covers the sole of the foot. The plantar fascia is a strong supporting structure that begins at your heel and then fans out over the length of the foot connecting at the base of your toes. Plantar...
Pure Joy
What motivates us for choosing our leisure interests can be stress reduction, creativity, socializing or physical fitness. In most instances, there is a physical component to each activity such as painting, gardening, playing pickleball, golf or simply walking and...
Chronic Migraine
Sometimes life causes headaches, but what constitutes chronic migraines? The definition for chronic migraine is having 15 or more headache days per month with the headache lasting for over 4 hours. Surprisingly, over 3 million adults in the US suffer from chronic...
Physical Therapy?…I don’t need that, RIGHT?!
Many patients ask me what they can do following regenerative procedures to ensure that their treatment yields the best possible outcome. Here at Regenexx Pittsburgh, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver the best regenerative treatment for the individual needs...
Knee Meniscus Surgery Can Increase Your Risk for Developing Arthritis
The meniscus is a C-shaped ring of cartilage that acts as a cushion between the tibia and femur in the knee. Each knee has both a medial and a lateral meniscus. The meniscus can be torn due to trauma or can be damaged from normal wear and tear. The meniscus naturally...