Blog - Regenerative Medicine, Stem Cell Therapy

Neck Herniated Disk; What Severe Means.

Written on October 8, 2023.

Recently, I saw a new patient, who came in with neck pain. As I looked at her MRI reports, the radiologist report said, “large herniated disc at C6-7 to the left with severe canal narrowing.” That instantly grabbed my attention. Huge RED FLAG! The first thing is to...

Knee Pain Alternatives to Knee Surgery

Written on September 20, 2023.

When it comes to managing knee pain and avoiding knee surgery, there are several alternatives worth considering. These alternatives include: Medications: Over-the-counter pain relievers like acetaminophen and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can help manage knee pain. However,...

Who is Dr. Dennis Lox, M.D?

Written on September 7, 2023.

Dr. Dennis Lox, M.D is an expert in stem cell therapy and regenerative medicine for joint pain, arthritis, avascular necrosis (AVN), and sports and musculoskeletal injuries. Dr. Lox is a Medical Doctor (M.D.), he is not a chiropractor, or Family Medicine physician. https://www.drlox.com/what-makes-dr-lox-different/ He...

Avascular Necrosis of Weight Bearing Joints

Written on August 31, 2023.

Avascular necrosis, also known as osteonecrosis, is a condition characterized by the death of bone tissue due to a lack of blood supply. This can lead to tiny breaks in the bone and its eventual collapse. Avascular necrosis can be caused by various factors, including trauma, steroid use, alcohol...

Triathlete with Hip and Groin Pain

Written on July 18, 2023.

A triathlete with persistent hip and groin pain, knew something was wrong as the pain was persistent. An MRI was obtained and revealed a partial tear of the adductor longs tendon with tendinosis of several surrounding muscle groups. He was still able to train and has two events in his schedule,...

How to Stay Active with Knee Pain: Exercises that Won’t Aggravate Your Joints

Written on July 14, 2023.

Staying Active Isn’t Easy with Knee Pain If you’re dealing with knee pain, it can be difficult to stay active. However, avoiding physical activity altogether can actually make the pain worse in the long run. Fortunately, there are exercises you can do that won’t aggravate...

Lateral Epicondylitis or Tennis Elbow

Written on July 5, 2023.

Lateral epicondylitis or as it’s commonly referred to as tennis elbow, is not inflammation around the outer aspect of the elbow, as commonly thought. This is why anti-inflammatory medications and cortisone injections typically don’t work. What is Lateral Epicondylitis? It is actually a chronic...

60 Year old With Old Hip AVN and Knee ACL

Written on June 14, 2023.

AVN A 60 year multi sport athlete developed left hip AVN, after a soccer injury. He had some type of hip surgery, always had mild residual symptoms, but able to continue playing sports. 11 years ago he had a right knee ACL repair, again able to continue with sports, however, now he has some increasing...

Degenerative Osteoarthritis of the Knee and Hip

Written on May 10, 2023.

Healthy Knee Joint Compared to an Arthritic Knee Joint. What is Degenerative Osteoarthritis? Healthy hip joint compared to an arthritic hip joint. Osteoarthritis, also referred to as OA, is a common condition that can affect any joint. It most commonly affects the knees and hips which are...

Knee ACL Tear: A Complicated Problem

Written on May 5, 2023.

ACL Tear When the knee anterior cruciate ligament or ACL is a very strong ligament. Its primary function is to prevent forward motion of the thigh bone ( the femur) on the shin bone or tibia. Tearing of the ACL is a violent injury. This is why there are usually other soft tissue’s injuries besides...

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Dr. Lox treats the Tampa Bay Metro Area including Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Tampa , Pinellas Park, Palm Harbor, Orlando and Sarasota as well as the Los Angeles Metro Area including Santa Monica and Beverly Hills.

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