Expert Orthopedic Care at Optimal Orthopedics™

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 PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) has been used for over 20 years and has been shown by many studies to be the most effective treatment for certain joint and musculoskeletal problems.  It uses your own tissues and biologic materials to help heal and recover.  PRP is a 30-minute minimally invasive procedure that can be done conveniently in the office or even the comfort of your own home.  A PRP injection is composed of the top 10% of your blood that is useful for turning on cell signaling for healing and repair and is injected around the source of the problem.  PRP has been shown through some retrospective studies to be the most effective and longest lasting treatment for alignments.  The top athletes in the world have been using it for decades, and now it is more accessible than ever to the general population.  Call, email, or visit the website for pricing and discounts.

A genicular nerve block is a procedure that injects an anesthetic and corticosteroid near the genicular nerves to relieve chronic knee pain. It can be used for individuals with knee pain who are not good candidates for surgery, have had continued pain after a knee replacement or have pain that hasn't responded to other treatments. The procedure involves using ultrasound to guide a needle to inject medication, which can provide immediate, temporary pain relief. 

Cortisone is a steroidal anti-inflammatory.  In general, it is over-used and at times can harm the structures that it is injected around.  Although cortisone has certain drawbacks, it can be useful for certain conditions at specific times.  Generally, Optimal Orthopedics™ does not encourage repetitive cortisone injections in the same area, but it can be helpful when used infrequently.  

Trigger point therapy involves applying pressure and needles to specific knots in muscles to release tension, restore movement, and relieve pain. Muscular imbalances can cause muscle spasms and pain.  If traditional stretching and massaging are ineffective, trigger point therapy can be used safely.

Prolotherapy is an alternative therapy involving injections of an irritant solution, typically made of dextrose, into joints or soft tissue to stimulate the body's natural healing response. 

 Jeffrey has been using ultrasounds for over 10 years.  He primarily uses the ultrasound for guidance when doing deeper injections such as a hip or shoulder joint. Jeffrey also uses the ultrasound for certain diagnostics. The ultrasound allows Jeffrey to visualize important structures to avoid and those to inject in order to optimize the effectiveness of the materials injected.