Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy (RCT) is a progressive disorder of the shoulder which begins with acute tendonitis, and progresses to tendinosis (degenerative tearing). From here, RCT can progress into partial thickness tears, and eventually a full thickness rupture. Many factors contribute to the wear and tear of the Rotator Cuff. These include the natural aging process, poor blood flow, and altered biology. Also, both intrinsic and extrinsic factors combine to cause tissue break down. Some ... [Read More]
Regenerative Medicine
Can IROM Help With Back Pain?
By Phillip Steele, MD RMSK CAQ Sports Medicine Performance Injury Care & Sports Medicine I am truly amazed that every day I learn something new! One aspect of my practice, Regenerative Medicine, is advancing at seemingly light speed. Thankfully, I have heard several fantastic lectures on Interventional Regenerative Orthopedic Medicine (IROM) for pain. In particular, one that significantly strikes me is focused on chronic back pain and what I call Posterior Column Disease. Most ... [Read More]
Regenerative Medicine or is it Restorative Medicine?
By Phillip Steele, MD RMSK CAQ Sports Medicine Performance Injury Care & Sports Medicine Hello from Dallas, Texas--home of the barbecue. I was invited to a regenerative medicine conference to meet the developers of a unique product that has what appears to be an amazing restorative potential. Not only did we talk in terms of regeneration of damaged tissue but now are discussing restoration of function. In past conferences we mainly focused on regeneration of injured tissue but some ... [Read More]