Regenerative Medicine

One of the most exciting recent developments in the treatment of chronic musculoskeletal conditions is the use of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) and Adult mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). These therapies are a spectrum of cutting-edge techniques used to naturally treat and heal the root cause of a painful condition, rather than masking its symptoms.

Why PRP-Platelet Rich Plasma?

Platelets are a specialized type of blood cells that are involved in the injury healing process. Human platelets are naturally rich in connective tissue growth factors and can be combined with your adult stem cells for best results. Injecting these growth factors into damaged ligaments, tendons, and joints, stimulates a natural repair process.

Why Stem Cell Therapy?

A great source of regenerative mesenchymal stem cells MSCs can be found in the iliac crest of the hipbone and processed with the bone marrow concentrating system. These stem cells have more chondrocytic (cartilage & bone forming) properties that are especially useful for musculoskeletal conditions.

What conditions does it treat?

Stem cell regenerative therapy can be used in almost all chronic conditions involving multiple systems. For Musculoskeletal and Joint regenerative therapy, they are most commonly used for the treatment of conditions that have failed or responded incompletely to other more conservative treatments, including:

Osteoarthritis of the Joints, Spine
Chronic partial rotator cuff tears
Persistent partial tendon tears, such as lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow), plantar fasciitis, quadriceps and patellar
Meniscal (cartilage) tears in the knee
Chondromalacia patella (patellofemoral syndrome)
Degenerative disc bulge/disease

Why Amniotic Fluid Allografts?

Placental tissues have been used as biologic dressings for over 100 years. Placental/Amniotic tissue is unique in that it is ‘immune privileged’ and, as such rarely evokes an immune response. The cells inherent in the placental tissues are found to be broadly multipotent, capable of differentiating into other cells. They have shown to have anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and anti-adhesive properties with wide range of growth factors. Human placenta tissue-derived allografts (other human donor) are an alternative to other regenerative products.

The Procedure

Injections to affected area such as the tendon or joint are performed under all aseptic and antiseptic precautions with ultrasound or fluoroscopic guidance to ensure proper placement. The entire process takes less than one hour.

Precautions

For the first week after the injections, it is critical to avoid anti-inflammatory medications, including Aspirin, Advil, Motrin, Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Aleve, Celebrex, Mobic, and other such anti-inflammatories. These will interfere with the healing response. Your doctor may also prescribe pain medication for post injection discomfort

What to expect after?

Most patients see considerable pain relief with improvement in function within 4-8 weeks. Even though the intent of the treatment is to relieve pain and improve function, there have been reports of cartilage thickening and many patients have successfully delayed surgery. The success rate varies depending on the part of the body being treated but has been noted to be as high as 80-85% for treatment involving the knee joint. Currently, cell assisted regenerative therapies, including stem cell injections, are still considered experimental. Most insurance plans, including Medicare, do NOT pay for cell assisted regenerative therapies. Please contact your physician or health care personnel for more information.

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   Toni Seyhun 
 May 15, 2023
 
 
  I started seeing Dr Kneeman a few months ago. He is kind and listens to you. I've had the best experience with him. Just had a spinal injection and he made sure I was not uncomfortable.  He is the best!
  
 
       
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   Ally Ludlum 
 December 9, 2022
 
 
  Dr. Kneeman took over my care about a year ago, though I have been under KPA's care for about 6 years now.

I started with Dr. Gupta.  I had been unable to work due to Occipital Neuralgia (diagnosed just before I came to Dr. Gupta), and Dr. Gupta got me back to work in about 3 years, which was an amazing feat!

With my treatment plan in place, and Dr. Gupta spending less time at the pain clinic in Ottawa, I started seeing others in his practice.  They were great doctors!  But I never felt the same level of engagement with them as I had felt with Dr. Gupta.

Then I found Dr. Kneeman!!

I am always a nervous wreck when I see someone new, but Dr. Kneeman is awesome!  Calm as a cucumber while still being very engaged!  He's very thorough and very practiced with the tools of his trade!

When we decided it was time to renew my RFA (radiofrequency ablation) and we went to do the nerve-block tests, Dr. Kneeman prevented me from experiencing potentially terrifying side-effects!

There had been a miscommunication from the last time I had nerve block done (not with KPM) and I was not supposed to be taking OTC aspirin for a week prior to the blocks!  (Which I had been as I had no idea!)

Dr. Kneeman is the one who discovered this, through the nurse asking him about Ibuprofen that I had taken earlier the day before so he came in to talk to me.

We could not do the nerve block that day, but I was, and am, incredibly grateful that he caught the issue before it could become a terrifying experience!

Yesterday I had my RFA with him, and he was just as awesome as ever!  It helped that I knew I was in amazingly competent hands, so it seemed like no time at all I was back at home, feeling better already!

TlDr:  I started with Dr. Gupta (who remains awesome), but I am also ecstatically happy that I am now Dr. Kneeman's patient.  Both doctors are absolutely incredible and I am so, so grateful to and for them.
  
 
       
   Amanda Concannon 
 December 6, 2022
 
 
  The Doctors and nursing staff are so wonderful here. They listen to you and work diligently to make you more comfortable.  I have lived with an enormous amount of pain for too long. Washing dishes,  cooking, getting into my bed and sleeping ,and several minor activities are so painful for me. The doctors here have worked with me and have given me treatment that has made an enormous difference in my life. I recommend them 100% over any other place you could go.
  
 
       
   Tom Davidson 
 September 23, 2022
 
 
  I've been going to see Dr. GUPTA for several years. He interested me in using a Nevro Device for the pain in my legs & back. Many years ago I had back surgery & over the years the pain had gotten almost unbearable.  The device was a godsend.  The follow ups by Nevro people were great & helpful. The staff are very helpful and friendly.
  
 
       
   Opal Watson 
 September 23, 2022
 
 
  Good experience every time..staff is great...Dr Gupta is the best...have experiences with him over several years....

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