BookSuad Trebinjac, Manoj Kumar Nair.
Summary: This book sheds new light on the complex area of regenerative injections used in sports injuries and musculoskeletal conditions, pursuing an evidenced-based approach. Largely ignoring orthopedic surgery, which would involve arthroscopic procedures and scaffolding as they are practiced mainly by orthopedic surgeons, the book instead focuses on injection-based treatments that are particularly useful in sports medicine and for musculoskeletal pain conditions. Including evidence from systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and randomized controlled trials, the book provides a comprehensive overview of regenerative injections such as dextrose, platelet-rich plasma and stem cell therapy, along with their history and scientific basis. It also includes detailed information on the preparation methods, steps of the procedure, and clinical conditions most likely to benefit from it. Given its scope, the book offers a valuable tool for all medical practitioners whose work involves painful musculoskeletal conditions, e.g. sports medicine physicians, orthopedists and interventional physiatrists, as well as general practitioners.
Contents:
Intro
Foreword
Contents
About the Authors
1: Introduction
1.1 Definition of Regenerative Medicine
1.2 Different Types of Regenerative Treatments
1.3 Importance of Regenerative Medicine in Sport
References
2: Injury Mechanisms in Sports
2.1 Shoulder
2.2 Elbow
2.3 Wrist and Hand
2.4 Hip and Groin
2.5 Knee
2.6 Ankle and Foot
References
3: Current Practices in Sports Injury Rehabilitation
3.1 Goal-Oriented Rehabilitation Pathway
References
4: Prolotherapy
4.1 Definition of Prolotherapy
4.2 History of Prolotherapy 4.3 Prolotherapy: Mechanism of Action
4.4 Indications and Contraindications for Dextrose Prolotherapy
References
5: Dextrose Prolotherapy: Preparation Methods and Protocols of Treatment
5.1 Animals Study on Dextrose Prolotherapy
References
6: Clinical Applications of Dextrose Prolotherapy in Sports
6.1 Shoulder
6.2 Elbow
6.3 Wrist and Hand
6.4 Hip and Groin
6.5 Knee
6.6 Ankle and Foot
References
7: Platelet Rich Plasma
7.1 Definition
7.2 History
7.3 Mechanism of Action
7.4 Assessment of Platelet Function
References 8: Platelet Rich Plasma: Preparation Methods
8.1 Activation of Platelets
8.2 Classifications of PRP Preparations
8.3 Different Types of Platelet Preparations
8.3.1 Platelet Gel
8.3.2 Comparison of Various PRP and Platelet Lysate
References
9: Clinical Applications of Platelet Rich Plasma in Sports
9.1 PRP in Muscle Injuries
9.2 PRP in Tendon and Ligament Pathologies
9.3 Anterior Cruciate Ligament Pathology
9.4 Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy
9.5 Patellar Tendinopathy
9.6 Plantar Fasciitis
9.7 Lateral Epicondylitis
9.8 Ankle Ligaments 9.9 Achilles Tendinopathy
9.10 Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS)
9.11 Knee Osteoarthritis
9.12 Variables Affecting the Efficacy of PRP Preparations
References
10: Settings for PRP Injections
10.1 Equipment
10.2 PRP Centrifuge
10.3 PRP Kit (Fig. 10.2)
10.4 Miscellaneous
10.5 Steps in Collection
References
11: Stem Cells
11.1 Definition
11.2 History of Stem Cells
11.3 The Main Features of Stem Cells
11.4 Sources of Stem Cells
11.5 Mechanism of Action
References
12: Stem Cells: Preparation Methods 12.1 Collection of Stem Cells
12.2 BMAC Harvesting and Processing Technique
12.3 Harvesting and Processing of Adipose Tissue
References
13: Clinical Applications of Stem Cells in Sports
13.1 Mesenchymal Stem Cell Treatment in Ligament and Tendon
13.1.1 Basic Principle
13.2 Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Patellar Tendinopathy
13.3 Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Osteoarthritis
References
14: Rehabilitation After Regenerative Injection procedures
14.1 Rehabilitation After Platelet Rich Plasma Injection for Patellar Tendinopathy
14.2 Return to Play Decisions