Leading Regenerative Medicine and Therapeutics – Greensburg, PA
If you have suffered from muscular or joint pain and have been failed by traditional orthopedic medicine, the specialists at DiCesare Orthopedic Medicine can help. We believe in the power of regenerative medicine, which is a branch of medicine involving the regeneration of human cells and tissue.
The dedicated team at DiCesare Orthopedic Medicine is headed by an osteopathically trained, board-certified sports medicine physician, who has been offering non-surgical treatments to the Greensburg area for the last decade. Known as “The Gentle Injector,” he has earned a reputation among patients for delivering joint injections in a way that minimizes pain and discomfort. He has also lectured on a national level about joint injection, and instructed other physicians world-wide on his injection techniques.
Our alternative therapies include:
- Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections using Magellan & Arteriocyte technology
- Musculoskeletal ultrasounds
- Osteopathic manipulation
- Joint injections - Corticosteroid, hyaluronic, stem cell injections, lipogems, viscosupplementation
Stem Cell Injections for patients with Arthritis near Mount Pleasant & North Huntingdon, PA
What is so impressive about stem cells is that they have the power to duplicate and become different types of cells. Scientific research has indicated that patients suffering from severe arthritis, as well as younger patients with mild osteoarthritis, can all benefit from stem cell therapy.
Advocates of stem cell injections theorize that when stem cells are placed into a certain location in the body, they can adapt to a specific function. For example, a stem cell can turn into a cartilage cell, creating more cartilage tissue in a patient that has cartilage damage.
Patients at DiCesare Orthopedic Medicine have the privilege of enjoying this incredible, cutting-edge treatment. Dr. DiCesare is extensively experienced in administering stem cell injections for arthritis, as well for other chronic/acute musculoskeletal injuries and illnesses.
Prolotherapy Injections & PRP Treatments Throughout Pittsburgh, PA
Prolotherapy is an innovative treatment that uses concentrated dextrose (a form of sugar) that is injected through a small needle into a tendon, ligament, or joint. The concentrated dextrose, known as a "proliferant solution," stimulates the tissue healing process. This can tighten loose ligaments and tendons, reduce physical stress on nerves, and improve pain and function.
While it is most commonly used for the back, prolotherapy is also effective in the following areas of the body:
- Knees
- Hips
- Shoulders
- Joints and ligaments
Dr. Dicesare is highly experienced administering prolotherapy to patients of all ages and backgrounds. If you are looking to try alternative treatments for an orthopedic condition, request an appointment at a location near you to find out if you are a good candidate for prolotherapy. Book an appointment online at a location near you!
Frequently Asked Question
What Is Regenerative Medicine?
Regenerative medicine is the practice of regenerating damaged human cells and tissues to restore normal function. It works by stimulating the body’s own repair processes, prompting it to heal from within. One of the most popular examples of regenerative medicine is stem cell therapy.
What Are Joint Injections?
Joint injections are simply injections made by an orthopedic specialist into an affected joint to reduce pain and inflammation. They work by reducing blood flow, and contain an anesthetic as well as a corticosteroid. Patients typically feel immediate pain relief after receiving a joint injection, and see a decrease in their inflammation.
What Are The Benefits of Joint Injections?
There are numerous benefits of joint injections, including:
- Can be combined with other treatments to enhance/quicken relief
- Safe for a wide variety of conditions on most areas of the body
- Helps to identify the patient’s specific source of pain
- Reduces inflammation
- Eases pain
- Provides ongoing relief that can last for months
Am I A Good Candidate for Joint Injections?
If you have struggled to find adequate, long-term relief from arthritis, a work injury, or any other musculoskeletal condition, you may be qualified for joint injection therapy. Find a DiCesare Orthopedic Medicine location near you and call or book an appointment online! Once we evaluate you and perform a full ortho exam, we can then determine if joint injections are the best treatment option for you.
Regenerative Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Near Pittsburgh PA
Non-Surgical Orthopedic Medicine from Experts That Care
At DiCesare Orthopedic Medicine, our compassionate team of specialists are dedicated to treating virtually every type of orthopedic illness and injury.
Conditions that we are equipped to diagnose and treat include:
- Osteoarthritis
- Arthritis
- Muscle, ligament and tendon damage
- Sprains and strain
- Tendonitis
- Bursitis
- Sports injuries
- Work injuries
- Frozen shoulder
For all of the above listed conditions, we provide thorough examinations and develop personalized treatment plans for each patient. Although we do not perform surgery, we are able to refer a patient to an orthopedic specialist in the event that the injury requires surgical intervention.
The cutting-edge treatments DiCesare Orthopedic Medicine provides include:
- Regenerative medicine (PRP, Prolotherapy)
- Musculoskeletal ultrasound
- Osteopathic manipulation
- Joint Injections (Corticosteroid, Hyaluronic acid, Stem cell)
