A range of donated human tissues & cells have been used in Human Tissue Therapy (HTT):
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Amniotic Tissue is used to address inflammatory conditions.
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Human Collagen is administered to address skin defects.
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Donated Cartilage can address various joint conditions.
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Tendon Grafts are implanted to address sports injuries.
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Human Bone Allografts are used for bone fusions in orthopedics.
Degenerative Joint Disorders
Osteoarthritis of the Hip or Knee is one of the top health issues among the elderly population. It can cause pain, can reduce significantly the physiological range of joint motion until walking becomes difficult.
As knee or hip Arthritis progresses, total joint replacement is the most common treatment recommendation.
Ankle Osteoarthritis can be very painful and can even lead to an inability to bear weight. When life is significantly compromised, ankle fusion surgery or ankle joint replacement surgery might even be recommended.
Inflammatory Conditions
Plantar Fasciitis is a very common cause of heel pain. Ignoring it can cause significant long-term Foot, Knee and Back problems.
Injections of pharmaceuticals come with side effects and provide only temporary pain relief.
Tendonitis can happen to athletes, runners and people who are on their feet a lot. Tendonitis is a classic overuse injury. Patients with tendonitis complain of Pain and Swelling of the Foot and Ankle.
Tissue Injuries
Ruptures to the Achilles tendon is the most common form of tendon damage.
Shoulder Instabilities or a Tear of your Rotator Cuff can cause significant pain. Surgery often doesn’t lead to better mobility and function. Recovery is long, painful, and requires extensive physical therapy.
Often Knots of Muscle that form when muscles do not relax cause significant pain. These painful areas of muscle contain Trigger Points that may irritate the nerves around them, can cause referred pain, or Pain that is felt in another part of the body
