by Scott Brandt, M.D. | Oct 12, 2021 | Stem Cell Therapy
At ThriveMD, we believe that adult stem cells are powerful tools in the fight against age-related orthopedic disease, as well as many acute sports injuries. Because they have the unique ability to “transform” into specific types of tissue depending on how and when...
by Scott Brandt, M.D. | Sep 16, 2021 | BHRT, Stem Cell Therapy, Stem Cells for Back Pain
Stem cell therapy is one of the most well-known and high-profile forms of medical treatment. For decades, medical researchers have used stem cell therapy to treat a myriad of conditions. However, stem cell therapy is growing in popularity and accessibility. As a...
by Scott Brandt, M.D. | Aug 30, 2021 | Stem Cell Therapy, Stem Cells for Hip
As one of the body’s largest weight-bearing joints, the hip is uniquely designed to withstand an enormous amount of pressure while still providing stability and adequate range of motion. Adding to its strength are the muscles, tendons and ligaments that surround the...
by Scott Brandt, M.D. | Aug 16, 2021 | Stem Cell Therapy, Stem Cells for Knee
A meniscus is a c-shaped piece of cartilage in the knee that acts as a shock absorber between the lower leg bone (tibia) and the thigh bone (femur). There are two menisci in each knee, which, together, work to cushion the weight of our bodies as we move. Indeed, the...
by Scott Brandt, M.D. | Aug 4, 2021 | Stem Cell Therapy
Orthopedic stem cell therapy is a type of medical procedure used to treat various chronic and acute musculoskeletal conditions. Specifically, the musculoskeletal system is comprised of the body’s bones, joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments, and stem cell therapy for...
by Scott Brandt, M.D. | Jul 6, 2021 | Stem Cell Therapy, Stem Cell Therapy Procedure, Stem Cells for Back Pain
The spine is an important part of the body. It is divided into three major sections — the cervical spine (within the neck); the thoracic spine (within the ribcage); and the lumbar spine (also known as the “lower back”) — and consists of individual sections of bone...
