Stem Cell Therapy Clinic in Los Angeles, CA

For over twenty years, Dr. George Graf has been treating the Beverly Hills and Los Angeles communities with first rate expertise and compassion.

Dr. Graf has been an Assistant Clinic Professor at both Yale and UCLA, and has written over ten book chapters and research papers. Over 25 pain treatment options are available at Intelligent Pain Solutions, with Dr. Graf helping over 90% of patients achieve relief and avoid surgery!

Dr. Graf at IPS offers stem cell therapy for all types of musculoskeletal conditions. This includes degenerative and rheumatoid arthritis, sports injuries, chronic tendonitis, ligament injury, spinal arthritis, degenerative disc disease, back pain and additional painful conditions such as plantar fasciitis.

The top pain management clinic Los Angeles & Beverly Hills, Intelligent Pain Solutions, treats a broad array of conditions. These include acute or chronic issues and ones that are either simple or complex.

What conditions are treated with stem cell injections?

Stem cell injections are used for a variety of conditions and injuries. Anyone who suffers from a joint injury or degenerative condition is a candidate for these injections.

In addition, in a study of more than 100 patients, a single injection of stem cells into degenerative discs can reduce low back pain for at least 12 months. Degenerative disc disease (DDD) affects millions of people worldwide, and these injections are proven to be safe and effective for treating this disorder. Other conditions treated include:

• Rotator cuff tears
• Partial muscle tears
• Osteoarthritis of the joints
• Meniscal cartilage tears of the knee
• Chondromalacia patella syndrome

Do stem cell injections work?

Usually, patients start to see improvement 6-8 weeks after the stem cell injection procedure. This involves less pain, improved functional ability, and a speedy recovery. The success rate of stem cell injections is between 80 and 90%. In one 2013 study that involved patients with knee arthritis, there was decreased pain scores and improve function after the injection.

In addition, repeat MRI at 24 months showed increase in cartilage thickness compared to pre-treatment MRI. In a 2014 study, 70% of patients with a rotator cuff injury improved after stem cell therapy in Los Angeles. Another study involved stem cell therapy for meniscus injury. After the injection, there was notable evidence of improvement in pain and meniscus regeneration.

At Intelligent Pain Solutions, you will be treated with compassion, respect and a very high level of skill! For more information visit Stem Cell Therapy in Los Angeles & Beverly Hills.

Platelet Rich Plasma And Pain Clinic in Beverly Hills, CA

Intelligent Pain Solutions offers Cutting Edge Treatments that provide exceptional pain relief for those suffering from acute or chronic conditions. At the top Beverly Hills pain management center, all treatments are provided by a Double Board Certified physician with over 20 years experience!

All of the interventional therapies being offered are minimally invasive, outpatient and exceptionally low risk. If you or a loved one is suffering from a painful condition such as sciatica, failed back surgery, whiplash, spinal stenosis, neuropathy – then Intelligent Pain Solutions can offer relief to help you get back to work, playing with the kids and change your life.

Intelligent Pain Solutions is best pain clinic in Beverly Hills, we treats broad array of conditions include acute or chronic issues and ones that are either simple or complex.

What conditions are treated with PRP?

• Chronic tendon injuries – PRP is most effective for healing chronic tendon injuries, particularly tennis elbow, Achilles tendonitis, and inflammation of the patellar tendon (jumper’s knee).

• Acute ligament and muscle injuries – PRP therapy has received much publicity for the treatment of acute ligament and muscle injuries related to sports. These include knee sprains, pulled hamstring muscles, thigh sprains, and more.

• Knee arthritis – PRP injections have been found effective for the treatment of knee arthritis, possibly because they promote cartilage regeneration.

• Fractures – PRP is being studied for assisting in healing broken bones.

Is PRP effective?

Research studies show that PRP treatment is quite effective for the treatment of many acute and chronic injuries and conditions. Factors which influence the effectiveness of PRP are:

• The area of the body being treated
• The length of duration of the injury
• The overall health of the patient

What is the success rate of PRP therapy?

During the last decade, there have been many clinical studies investigating the potential benefits of platelet rich plasma Beverly Hills. Results include:

• Tennis elbow – In a 2010 study, patients who received PRP injections had a 73% success rate compared to 51% with cortisone injections. The researchers reported that PRP reduced pain and increased function far better than cortisone injections at the one-year follow-up.

• Rotator cuff tears – A recent study concluded that PRP injections reduced pain and disability compared to dry needling when used to treat rotator cuff injuries. The benefit of the PRP therapy was still noted at the six-month follow-up.

• Chronic plantar fasciitis – PRP therapy used to treat unilateral chronic plantar fasciitis was proven to be effective in a 2014 study. While the study group who receive steroid injections initially felt improvement, the PRP group enjoyed long-term effectiveness.

• Patellar tendinitis – PRP was found to have a 91% success rate for the treatment of patients with chronic patellar tendinitis, according to a recent clinical study.

• Hip arthritis – The success rate was 60% in a 2012 study where PRP was used to treat hip osteoarthritis. The researchers concluded that PRP injections were safe and effective for treatment of hip arthritis.

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Pain Management And PRP Treatment Center In Los Angeles, CA

Over 90% of patients at Intelligent Pain Solutions are able to avoid potentially risky surgery, achieve pain relief and become more functional. Lives are changed at the Beverly Hills pain clinic where over 25 treatment options are available. Therapies are customized for each patient. At Intelligent Pain Solutions, you will be treated with compassion, respect and a very high level of skill!

Common sources of chronic pain include back problems, injuries, joint disorders, headaches, arthritis, sinus pain, overuse syndromes, and tendinitis. Chronic pain is also a symptom of many types of advanced cancer. Many symptoms accompany chronic pain, which can arise as a result of the pain, such as poor sleep quality, irritability, depression, insomnia, and mood changes.

The misuse, overuse, and/or abuse of opioid (narcotic) pain medications has now become a national issue. Deaths due to overdoses of prescription drugs has increased drastically over the last few decades, and the abuse of prescription opioid medications now ranks second behind marijuana as the nation’s top drug issue. Therefore, each person with chronic pain should be managed individually by a pain management Los Angeles CA specialist. Medication use must be determined by weighing the benefits compared to alternative options, as well as potential side effects, the patient’s medical problems, and pain relief4the cost of treatment.

FAQs on PRP Therapy in Los Angeles & Beverly Hills, CA

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is an innovative new treatment for injuries and chronic conditions. There has been extensive publicity about PRP therapy. Although blood is mainly composed of plasma (liquid), it also contains small solid components, such as platelets, white cells, and red cells. Platelets are known to clot blood, but they also contain growth factors, which are special proteins that help heal tissues.

What is PRP?

PRP treatment Los Angeles is plasma that contains many more platelets than what is usually found in blood. The platelets are concentrated, so they contain a high concentration of growth factors (5-10 times greater than usual).

How is the PRP solution prepared?

To develop the PRP preparation, a nurse will draw the blood from you. The platelets are separated from the other blood components by a centrifuge, which spins the blood components in a special separating tube. The increased concentration of platelets is then ready to be injected into the body region of concern.

How does PRP work?

Experts believe that injecting a solution rich in growth factors will speed the healing process. This can be done through two mechanisms:

• PRP can be injected into the damaged or injured area. A mixture of PRP and a local anesthetic is placed directly into the inflamed tissue. Afterwards, the pain at the injection site increases for the first couple of weeks, but after this, the patient will experience the beneficial effects.

• PRP is often used to heal surgical repaired structures, such as tendons, ligaments, and muscles. This is done by preparing the PRP so it is actually stitched into the torn tissues.

Pain Management And Stem Cell Therapy Center In Beverly Hills, CA

Intelligent Pain Solutions offers Cutting Edge Treatments that provide exceptional pain relief for those suffering from acute or chronic conditions. At the top Beverly Hills pain management center, all treatments are provided by a Double Board Certified physician with over 20 years experience!

All of the interventional therapies being offered are minimally invasive, outpatient and exceptionally low risk. If you or a loved one is suffering from a painful condition such as sciatica, failed back surgery, whiplash, spinal stenosis, neuropathy – then Intelligent Pain Solutions can offer pain management specialist in Beverly Hills for help you get back to work, playing with the kids and change your life.

FAQs on Stem Cell Injections in Los Angeles & Beverly Hills

The human body is composed of billions of specialized cells, which form body structures like the brain, muscles, ligaments, tendons, bone, and skin. Each day, these cells go through a degenerative process, which is followed by a regenerative process. When old cells die, new cells are born. A stem cell injection involves the instillation of human stem cells into an injured body structure.

What happens when body tissues and structures are injured?

When an injury occurs, the degenerative process exceeds the regenerative process, as the structures become painful, weaker, and less functional.

Where are stem cells located?

Several types of stem cells promote musculoskeletal healing (bone, cartilage, ligament, and tendon). These cells are found in the bone marrow and are called mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). MSCs are the specialized cells used in stem cell injections.

How are stem cells obtained?

Modern techniques in today’s world allow the doctor to obtain the MSCs from bone marrow, and then, concentrate them in a laboratory process. The site of harvest is at the back of the hip (iliac bone). Once processed, the stem cells are injected into the injured tissues or body structure using advanced imaging guidance. The procedure is done in the doctor’s office.

The other way stem cells are obtained is from amniotic fluid. The fluid is obtained from women undergoing a scheduled C-section and then processed at an FDA regulated lab. Amniotic fluid contains an extensive amount of stem cells along with hyaluronic acid, growth factors and anti-inflammatory factors.

Dr. Graf at Intelligent Pain Solutions in Los Angeles treats all types of spine and joint conditions with stem cell therapy including arthritis, degenerative disc disease, ligament and tendon injury!

What risks and complications are associated with the stem cell injection procedure?

The risks of this minimally invasive procedure include infection, nerve damage, infection, and pain at the injection site. However, these complications rarely occur. Over twenty five pain therapies are available including stem cell therapy in Beverly Hills for the spine and ALL joints!