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The Joint and Spine InstituteThe Joint and Spine Institute, a Beverly Hills-based medical facility specializing in the , a Beverly Hills-based medical facility specializing in the treatment of joint and spine ailments, announces it’s offering of treatment of joint and spine ailments, announces it’s offering of platelet rich plasma therapyplatelet rich plasma therapy. . This non-surgical treatment is used to treat a range of orthopedic conditions using the bodies This non-surgical treatment is used to treat a range of orthopedic conditions using the bodies internal healing properties without the use of drugs or surgery. internal healing properties without the use of drugs or surgery.

Platelet rich plasma therapy falls under the umbrella of regenerative medicine. It’s commonly Platelet rich plasma therapy falls under the umbrella of regenerative medicine. It’s commonly used to treat joint and soft tissue damage using the bodies own regenerative capabilities used to treat joint and soft tissue damage using the bodies own regenerative capabilities found in blood platelets. found in blood platelets.

Treatment begins with a small portion of the patient’s blood extracted from their arm. The Treatment begins with a small portion of the patient’s blood extracted from their arm. The blood is then placed into a medical device known as a centrifuge, which rapidly spins the blood is then placed into a medical device known as a centrifuge, which rapidly spins the blood sample to isolate the platelet-rich portion of the blood. blood sample to isolate the platelet-rich portion of the blood.

Once the platelets have been isolated, they are then injected directly to the injured area with Once the platelets have been isolated, they are then injected directly to the injured area with the aid of ultrasound technology to stimulate the body’s natural healing process. Growth the aid of ultrasound technology to stimulate the body’s natural healing process. Growth factors are released by the platelets, which draw stem cell to the affected area, accelerating factors are released by the platelets, which draw stem cell to the affected area, accelerating healing of the affected tissue. healing of the affected tissue.

The Joint and Spine Institute Offering Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy

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Per the Joint and Spine Institute, platelet rich plasma therapyPer the Joint and Spine Institute, platelet rich plasma therapy “…has been shown to “…has been shown to be safe and effective for numerous joint and soft tissue injuries and has been be safe and effective for numerous joint and soft tissue injuries and has been extensively researched in extensively researched in numerous medical publicationsnumerous medical publications from all over the world.” from all over the world.”

Platelet rich plasma has been found to effectively treat Platelet rich plasma has been found to effectively treat a range of soft tissue and joint conditionsa range of soft tissue and joint conditions including osteoarthritis (degenerative including osteoarthritis (degenerative arthritis) of the spine, knee, shoulder, hip, hands, and feet. It can also be utilized in arthritis) of the spine, knee, shoulder, hip, hands, and feet. It can also be utilized in cases of meniscus tears, plantar fasciitis, and rotator cuff tears.cases of meniscus tears, plantar fasciitis, and rotator cuff tears.

The procedure is performed at the offices of the Joint and Spine Institute. The entire The procedure is performed at the offices of the Joint and Spine Institute. The entire process takes only one hour with patients sent home the same day.process takes only one hour with patients sent home the same day.

About The Joint and Spine InstituteAbout The Joint and Spine Institute

Based in Beverly Hills, the Joint and Spine Institute is a highly regarded provider of Based in Beverly Hills, the Joint and Spine Institute is a highly regarded provider of specialized joint and spine treatment, serving residents of Southern California. specialized joint and spine treatment, serving residents of Southern California. The center offers state-of-the-art treatment and facilities while maintaining strong The center offers state-of-the-art treatment and facilities while maintaining strong patient-doctor relationships. patient-doctor relationships.

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ContactContact

The Joint and Spine InstituteThe Joint and Spine Institute9730 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1109730 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 110

Beverly Hills, CA 90212Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Tel: 310-274-1500Tel: 310-274-1500Fax: 310-274-1504 Fax: 310-274-1504

Email: [email protected]: [email protected]://www.jointandspine.comhttp://www.jointandspine.com