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Patient from Croatia with Pre-patellar

Patient from Croatia with Pre-patellar Bursitis Consults Dr. Lox For Knee Stem Cells

A patient from Croatia with pre-patellar bursitis consulted Dennis M. Lox, MD, for knee stem cells. The pre-patellar bursae are the sac or bursae in front or on top of the kneecap. The old term for this was housemaids knee, as the constant kneeling from doing house chores placed undue strain and irritation upon the pre-patellar bursae.

In patients who do not kneel repetitively for work, this may signify another problem. There are many reasons the knee may be swollen. Often this indicates underlying inflammation of the knee joint. Stem cells for knee pain may be used for a variety of problems, including knee swelling or bursitis. It is very important to understand the underlying etiology of the knee swelling. If an undiagnosed problem is not addressed the knee swelling or bursitis will persist. Problems such as a torn knee meniscus or underlying knee joint osteoarthritis (arthritis) will continue to manifest as knee pain and swelling if left undiagnosed or untreated. Stem cells or Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) have been used to treat bursitis or even knee arthritis. The key to proper treatment is understanding when and what treatment is the best for each patient. This personalized approach to stem cell medical care ensures the best possible outcome. Sometimes additional diagnostic imaging studies of the knee such as an MRI is necessary. Often a detailed history (listening to the patient), a thorough examination are utilized in conjunction with these imaging tests to aid in the treatment process.

Depending upon if one knee problem exists or whether there are multiple various approaches may be used to direct treatment. Stem cell applications for knee pain may be used in many situations beyond just in the treatment of knee bursitis. A physician knowledgeable in the assessment of knee pain, problems, and disorders such as Dennis M. Lox, MD, will help ensure that the use of stem cell therapy for knee pain, bursitis and knee arthritis will have the best possible outcome.

Alternative strategies such as Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and Stem Cell Therapy have been advocated as approaches to knee joint arthritis. Dr. Lox notes that Regenerative treatments focus on healing and repair at the cellular level where joint breakdown and inflammation begin. There are many factors which facilitate joint breakdown as well as factors enhancing joint repair. Knowledge of these processes, coupled with PRP and Stem Cell Therapy can provide an alternative to the future knee joint replacement when you are told you are not quite bad enough yet.

If you’re in pain or had an injury and are looking for an alternative to surgery, contact us immediately at one of our locations. Our Main Medical Center located in Tampa Bay, Florida (727) 462-5582 or at Beverly Hills, California (310) 975-7033.


Dr. Lox

Whether you are a professional athlete, weekend warrior, or have arthritis from aging, Dr. Lox can help. Dennis M. Lox, M.D. is an internationally renown Sports and Regenerative Medicine specialist. Dr. Lox incorporates Regenerative Medicine techniques such as cell science applications, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), and Tissue Engineering aspects, to help patients from around the world with a vast array of problems. Dr. Lox is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Lox lectures extensively and has edited two PM&R textbooks, the prestigious A State of the Art Review (Star) on Low Back Pain, and Soft Tissue Injuries: Diagnosis and Treatment. Dennis M. Lox, M.D. maintains an active practice in the Tampa Bay, Florida area, and in Beverly Hills, California.

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