An Overview of Stem Cell Treatment for Hips When the hip becomes injured from sports, overuse or a fall, it may become painful and dysfunctional. Dr. Jervis Yau, Santa Barbara, Goleta, Santa Maria and Ventura, California area hip specialist, offers stem cell treatment for hip injuries. A stem cell hip treatment is an innovative [...]
An Overview on Stem Cell Rotator Cuff Repair The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the human body and thus, is prone to injuries. The rotator cuff plays an important role in shoulder function. The complex structure allows overhead arm movements and provides strength and stability to the joint. Many patients in the [...]
Stem Cell Therapy for Knees as an Alternative to Knee Replacement Patients living in the Santa Barbara, Goleta, Santa Maria and Ventura, California communities who experience chronic knee pain due to osteoarthritis are often severely limited in their daily activities. Many knee surgeons recommend a total knee replacement surgery as the only option. Although [...]
Stem Cell Orthopedic Injections Utilizing Adult Stem Cells Stem cell orthopedic injections are becoming more widely used by orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine specialists, such as Dr. Jervis Yau, for treating joint injuries. Early clinical data has shown that adult stem cells are a safe and effective treatment option for chronic tendon injuries, acute [...]
An Overview on PRP Orthopedic Injections Success stories of platelet rich plasma (PRP) therapy returning high-level athletes to the game without surgery are on the rise. Many active individuals in the Santa Barbara, Goleta, Santa Maria and Ventura, California communities are not aware that blood platelet injection therapy was developed and utilized in the [...]
An Overview on PRP Injections for the Elbow Joint Elbow injuries are fairly common in the athletic population, mostly from overuse. Common elbow conditions are known as tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) and golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis). Both are typically caused by overuse and can cause debilitating pain and weakness. Patients living in the Santa [...]
An Overview on PRP Therapy and Platelet Rich Plasma Cost Athletes place their joints at risk of injury each time they participate in sports. Platelet rich plasma injections, also known as PRP, continue to be a common choice among athletes experiencing acute or chronic injuries. PRP therapy is clinically proven to accelerate the body’s [...]
An Overview on Orthopedic Stem Cell Therapy and the Uses of Stem Cells Millions of Americans, including patients living in the Santa Barbara, Goleta, Santa Maria and Ventura, California area, are affected by orthopedic injuries and degenerative conditions. Some of the most common injuries treated by Dr. Jervis Yau, orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine [...]
An Overview on Amniotic Fluid Preparation Injections Biologic treatment is continuing to gain popularity in the medical field as an innovative treatment option in patients suffering from pain due to injury or degeneration. This form of treatment is designed to help facilitate healing and accelerate recovery without surgery. A growing area of biologic treatment, [...]
Ankle Stem Cell Therapy Overview Athletes of all levels, ranging from recreational to professional, are prone to ankle injuries. Two of the most common injuries associated with the ankle include fractures and sprains. After an ankle injury or from the natural aging process, certain patients may develop ankle arthritis. Active individuals living in the [...]
