You Might Avoid Shoulder Rotator Cuff Surgery with PRP The Problem: Surgery Isn’t Always the Best First Step For many patients with shoulder pain, the journey often begins with a visit to their primary care doctor. From there, they’re referred to an orthopedic surgeon who, upon finding complete or partial but significant tears in the rotator cuff tendons, sends them to physical therapy. If therapy doesn’t resolve the pain, surgery often becomes the next step. Orthopedic surge

By Deborah Westergaard, MD Pain Experts The Problem: Incomplete Diagnosis and Treatment of Tennis Elbow Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is often misdiagnosed or treated with outdated approaches. Many doctors rely solely on physical exams and blind injections into the extensor tendon using steroids or platelet-rich plasma (PRP). While this may provide temporary pain relief, it often misses key issues like joint involvement, ligament instability, or cartilage damage tha

By Deborah Westergaard, MD Pain Experts As a physician with close to three decades of experience, my greatest calling has always been to heal. This calling has guided me through an incredible journey, starting with groundbreaking advancements in pain management under the mentorship of legends during my fellowship at Texas Tech University Medical School. Today, I find myself more inspired than ever by the transformative potential of OrthoBiologics and the Orthobiologic physic

When you’re faced with pain from a herniated disc, surgery might seem like the quickest solution. However, surgery is not always the best option, and in many cases, disc issues can resolve with the right conservative care. Before opting for surgery, it’s important to explore all your options and understand why non-surgical treatments may be the best choice for you. The Role of the Posterior Ligamentous Complex (PLC) The spine’s stability relies heavily on the posterior ligame