Exosomes and Osteoarthritis

Marc Darrow, MD, JD Patients interested in regenerative medicine often ask whether exosomes can help an arthritic joint heal. The scientific interest is understandable: cells communicate through biological signals, and researchers are investigating whether selected...

Stem cell therapy for carpal tunnel syndrome

Marc Darrow, MD, JD. In our clinic, common diagnoses treated with regenerative medicine include nerve entrapments like carpal tunnel syndrome. Research into the use of stem cells for carpal tunnel syndrome is in its early years. Stem cells, taken from a...

Stem cell therapy for adhesive capsulitis

Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) happens when the lining of the shoulder joint becomes inflamed, then develops scar tissue. The capsule around the joint thickens, stiffens, and tightens, which limits how far the shoulder can move and causes pain. It usually gets...