Why are Regenexx Treatments the Best For You?

Many different practitioners are using a variety of platelet-based (PRP) and stem cell treatments for typical orthopedic problems. If you browse the Internet, you’ll find any number of clinics all proclaiming that they’re the “best.” However, if you look more closely, you’ll see that Regenexx clearly outweighs the competition when it comes to treatment options and quality.
Regenexx is nation-wide group of physicians, including Pittsburgh, that use the same stem cell and platelet-treatment protocols to treat a variety of orthopedic issues. As a group, we fund a university-style research facility headquartered in Colorado, which publishes over 50% of the research behind these treatments world-wide. Regenexx also has the world’s largest registry tracking patient outcomes. This provides data being gathered throughout the network to be utilized in improving treatment outcomes.
One important aspect that sets Regenexx apart is how cells are processed and counted. Most physicians offering FDA-compliant regenerative cell therapies either use an automated bedside centrifuge or an in-house laboratory to process samples. Regenexx strictly processes all cell products utilizing an in-house laboratory in the way the peer-reviewed literature shows maximizes stem cell yield (up to 10-20 times). The majority of non Regenexx practitioners have no ability to count the cell number they’re harvesting. For PRP treatments, the standard bedside centrifuge will usually yield about 5-7 times the normal concentration. Our in-house lab processing can achieve up to 20 times the normal concentration, allowing for variability to make the treatment more appropriate for the individual.
Amniotic stem cells are also touted by some as the treatment of choice for orthopedic problems. Patients should take caution with this for several reasons. There is no third-party published data that shows that these injections contain any live or functional stem cells. Amniotic stem cell processing, shipping, and delivery raises concerns regarding the integrity of the final product. Overall, any effect experienced from the amniotic formulations is unclear.
Another important consideration is how these treatments are administered. If you are having an injection, you want the practitioner performing that procedure to be certified. You also want them using specialized imaging guidance in the form of ultrasound and flouroscopy to deliver the injection. You don’t want guess-work when it comes to these injections being administered, even by the most skilled clinician. Our practitioners are all MD/DO trained and certified in performing these procedures precisely, effectively, and safely.
Our Pittsburgh-based practice has a wealth of experience treating orthopedic conditions since we have been doing these treatments far longer than anyone else in the area.  Since 2012, we have performed thousands of stem cell and PRP procedures. Many of the procedures we offer are unique to our medical group and are not widely taught. Unlike a medical practice that claims to be the “experts” in performing regenerative treatments, we are quite different, as the evidence shows. Everything from the back-end lab research to the way cells are acquired, processed, and reinjected is more advanced than what is being commonly performed by other practitioners.

– Dr. Jesse Sally

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Knee

Regenexx® Procedures are non-surgical injection treatments that are intended to help reduce pain and improve function for those who are suffering from pain due to common injuries, arthritis, and overuse conditions. View Details About Knee Treatments >

Commonly Treated Conditions:

  • Arthritis
  • Meniscus Tears
  • Patellofemoral
  • Syndrome/Chondomalacia
  • ACL Tears + PCL, LCL & MCL Tears & Sprains
  • Patellar Tendonitis
  • Pes anersine bursitis
  • Baker’s cyst
  • Instability
  • Hamstrings Tendinopathy & Biceps Femoris Insertional Tendinopathy

Lower Spine

Regenexx® Procedures are non-surgical injection treatments that are intended to help reduce pain and improve function for those who are suffering from pain due to common injuries, arthritis, and overuse conditions. View Details About Spine Treatments >

Commonly Treated Conditions:

  • Lumbar Facet Injury
  • Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Herniated or Bulging Disc
  • Radiculopathy (pinched nerve)
  • SI Joint Syndrome
  • Many More Disc and Low Back Issues

Foot & Ankle

Regenexx® Procedures are non-surgical injection treatments that are intended to help reduce pain and improve function for those who are suffering from pain due to common injuries, arthritis, and overuse conditions. View Details About Foot & Ankle Treatments >

Commonly Treated Conditions:

  • Arthritis
  • Ankle Instability
  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Peroneal tendon tear or split
  • Ligament sprain or tear
  • Sub-talar arthritis or instability
  • Tarsal tunnel syndrome
  • Bunions

Cervical Spine

Regenexx® Procedures are non-surgical injection treatments that are intended to help reduce pain and improve function for those who are suffering from pain due to common injuries, arthritis, and overuse conditions. View Details About Spine Treatments >

Commonly Treated Conditions:

  • Cervical Instability
  • Cervical Facet Injury
  • Neck, Back or Rib Instability
  • Many More Disc and Cervical Issues Causing Pain

Shoulder

Regenexx® Procedures are non-surgical injection treatments that are intended to help reduce pain and improve function for those who are suffering from pain due to common injuries, arthritis, and overuse conditions. View Details About Shoulder Treatments >

Commonly Treated Conditions:

  • Rotator cuff tears
  • Arthritis of the shoulder joint
  • Thoracic outlet syndrome
  • Labral tears or degeneration
  • Rotator cuff tendonitis & tendonosis
  • AC Joint Separation
  • Recurrent shoulder dislocations

Elbow

Regenexx® Procedures are non-surgical injection treatments that are intended to help reduce pain and improve function for those who are suffering from pain due to common injuries, arthritis, and overuse conditions. View Details About Elbow Treatments >

Commonly Treated Conditions:

  • Arthritis
  • Instability
  • Tennis Elbow or Golfer’s Elbow
  • Nerve entrapment (ulnar nerve)

Hip

Regenexx® Procedures are non-surgical injection treatments that are intended to help reduce pain and improve function for those who are suffering from pain due to common injuries, arthritis, and overuse conditions. View Details About Hip Treatments >

Commonly Treated Conditions:

  • Arthritis
  • Osteonecrosis
  • Bursitis
  • Tendinopathy
  • Labral / Labrum Tear

Hand & Wrist

Regenexx® Procedures are non-surgical injection treatments that are intended to help reduce pain and improve function for those who are suffering from pain due to common injuries, arthritis, and overuse conditions.

View Details About Hand & Wrist Treatments >

Commonly Treated Conditions:

  • Hand Arthritis
  • Basal Joint Arthritis or CMC / Carpometacarpal
  • Arthritis
  • Instability
  • TFCC Tear
  • Carpal Tunnel SyndromeTrigger Finger