Injection-Based Joint Care Near You
Ease Joint and Tendon Pain With Regenerative Medicine and Injections
Joint or tendon pain can pull you away from the things you enjoy. You may wonder what lies between pain pills and surgery. Regenerative medicine is one option to explore. It uses substances from your own body, such as blood or fat tissue, to support the way your body repairs itself. Joint injections, such as corticosteroid and hyaluronic acid shots, are other options for easing pain in a worn or irritated joint.
At DiCesare Orthopedic Medicine in Greensburg, Dr. Jacob DiCesare offers these injections without surgery. He’s a sports medicine physician who has taught doctors from around the world to use ultrasound and prolotherapy (a sugar-solution injection) through the American Association of Orthopaedic Medicine. He starts with a careful exam, then helps you choose what fits your pain and your goals.
To talk through your options, call our front desk at (724) 261-4080. Same-day and same-week appointments are available.
Options That Use Your Own Tissue
Stem Cell Injections With Lipogems
Stem cell injections with Lipogems use a small sample of your own fat tissue. The tissue is processed and then injected into the area that hurts. Some patients with arthritis or with tendon and ligament injuries choose to explore this option. Dr. DiCesare reviews what’s known and what’s still being studied, so you can decide with clear information.
Learn About Stem Cell Injections With LipogemsHealing Support From Your Own Blood
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy for Tendons and Joints
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy starts with a sample of your own blood. The blood is spun to concentrate the platelets, which are tiny cell fragments that carry proteins involved in healing. The concentrate is then injected into the injured area. It’s often used for tendon problems and for some forms of arthritis.
Learn About PRP TherapySupport for Stressed Ligaments and Tendons
Prolotherapy for Ligament and Tendon Problems
Prolotherapy is an injection of a concentrated dextrose (sugar) solution into a tendon, ligament, or joint. The solution is meant to prompt the body’s repair response in tissue that hasn’t healed well. It’s most often used for the back, and also for the knees, hips, and shoulders.
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How We Help You Choose Between Injection Options
The right injection depends on what’s causing your pain, so we start with a thorough orthopedic exam. When it helps, musculoskeletal ultrasound shows tendons, ligaments, and joints in real time. We talk through your options and what each one involves. Coverage and cost vary by treatment and plan, and our team is glad to answer questions about both.
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