Blog posts by Category: Patient Health

When dealing with injuries and chronic pain, patients often face a crucial decision: Should they focus on relieving symptoms quickly or fostering actual healing over time? This dilemma can be framed in terms of two biological processes—catabolism and anabolism. Catabolic Pathway: Steroid Shots Steroid injections, commonly prescribed to reduce inflammation, take a catabolic approach. The…

Athletic trainers are increasingly using Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) in treatment plans for college athletes. PRP, derived from a patient’s own blood, contains growth factors that promote healing in soft tissues, tendons, and ligaments. It is particularly beneficial for treating soft tissue damage, tendinopathies, acute muscle strains, and joint pain, as well as for speeding up…

Transcend Biologics is thrilled to share a new study from Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS in Rome, Italy, investigating the use of Tropocells® PRP for treating knee osteoarthritis. The study, titled “High Dose Neutrophil-Depleted Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Retrospective Study,” reveals some impressive findings. Researchers evaluated 212 patients with Kellgren-Lawrence (KL)…

Suppose you want to improve your practice and offer sought-after medical therapies. Many forward-thinking practices are providing a variety of strategic cash-pay procedures in their office. These procedures are in high demand and are not typically covered by insurance. From Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatments to hormone replacement therapy, these top procedures offer patients a diverse…

In the world of orthobiologics, there’s a fascinating and complex interaction between different types of cells that significantly impact the effectiveness of therapies like Platelet-rich plasma (PRP), a common treatment that promotes healing in tissues like cartilage and bone. However, not all PRP is created equal, and the presence of specific white blood cells, called…

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections, also known as PRP, have garnered significant attention for their remarkable results. PRP is derived from your body and uses natural healing mechanisms to alleviate joint pain, treat tendon injuries, and accelerate recovery. PRP uses a patient’s platelets by stimulating the body’s natural healing process and treats injured or diseased parts of…