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Patient: <\/strong>Susan, 62, Charlotte
Condition: <\/strong>Moderate medial compartment knee osteoarthritis (Kellgren\u2011Lawrence grade 3)
Previous treatments: <\/strong>NSAIDs, physical therapy, two cortisone injections (each lasting only 4\u20116 weeks)
Surgical consult: <\/strong>Recommended total knee replacement
Treatments received at our clinic:<\/b><\/strong><\/p>- Three ultrasound\u001eguided PRP injections over 6 weeks into the medial compartment. Each injection used 6 mL of PRP derived from 60 mL of whole blood.<\/li>
- Custom\u001efitted offloading knee brace, worn during walking and standing for the first 3 months, then as needed.<\/li>
- Two anti\u001einflammatory IV therapy sessions (one before the first PRP, one after the third PRP).<\/li><\/ul>
Outcome at 6 months<\/b><\/strong>:<\/p>- Pain decreased from 7\/10 to 2\/10 on the visual analog scale.<\/li>
- No longer uses a cane.<\/li>
- Walks 2 miles daily without significant pain.<\/li>
- Cancelled knee replacement surgery.
\u201cI was resigned to surgery. I never imagined my gut was making my knee worse. Now I\u2019m hiking again.\u201d \u2013 Susan<\/strong><\/em><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
Story 2: Shoulder Impingement with Partial Rotator Cuff Tear (Mike, 48, Huntersville)\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Patient: <\/strong>Mike, 48, Huntersville
Condition: <\/strong>Chronic shoulder impingement with partial rotator cuff tear (Supraspinatus)
Previous treatments: <\/strong>Physical therapy for 4 months (minimal improvement), two cortisone injections (relief lasted 3\u20114 weeks each)
Surgical consult: <\/strong>Recommended arthroscopic decompression and possible repair
Treatments received at our clinic:<\/strong><\/p>- Single ultrasound\u001eguided PRP injection (5 mL) into the supraspinatus tendon and subacromial space.<\/li>
- Referral to a physical therapist for rotator cuff strengthening and scapular stabilization, with no overhead work for 4 weeks post\u001einjection.<\/li>
- Posture retraining and ergonomic adjustments at work.<\/li><\/ul>
Outcome (4 months later):<\/strong>
– Pain with overhead activity resolved.
– Full range of motion restored.
– MRI at 6 months showed healing of the partial tear (scar tissue, intact tendon).
– Returned to swimming and tennis.<\/p>\u201cI was one week away from surgery. PRP and fixing my vitamin D gave me my shoulder back.\u201d \u2013 Mike<\/i><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
Story 3: \u00a0Polyarticular Osteoarthritis (Linda, 55, Fort Mill)\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Patient: <\/strong>Linda, 55, Fort Mill
Condition: <\/strong>Polyarticular degenerative joint disease (knees, hips, hands) with chronic fatigue and brain fog
Previous treatments: <\/strong>Acetaminophen, glucosamine, topical NSAIDs \u2013 minimal relief
Treatments received at our clinic:<\/strong><\/p>- Hyaluronic acid injections in both knees (single injection per knee, using a cross\u001elinked formulation for longer duration).<\/li>
- Anti\u001einflammatory IV therapy monthly for 3 months.<\/li>
Offloading knee brace for the more symptomatic knee.<\/li><\/ul>
Outcome (8 months later):<\/strong>
– Joint pain reduced by 70%.
– Fatigue resolved.
– Repeat inflammatory markers: ESR 12 mm\/hr.
– Linda now exercises 4 days per week (walking and light weights)<\/p>“<\/i><\/em>IV therapy and hyaluronic acid injections changed everything \u2013 my pain is finally under control.\u201d<\/i><\/em>\u00a0\u2013 Linda<\/i><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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What These Stories Teach Us<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
- PRP works best when combined with mechanical support(offloading brace) and physical therapy. The brace unloads the damaged cartilage while PRP stimulates healing.<\/li>
- Multiple treatments often work better than one\u00a0\u2013 e.g., PRP + bracing + IV therapy can address pain from different angles.<\/li>
- Non\u001esurgical options can delay or eliminate the need for joint replacement\u00a0\u2013 all three patients avoided surgery (at least for the follow\u001eup period).<\/li>
- Consistency matters\u00a0\u2013 patients who followed post\u001einjection instructions (rest, ice, activity modification) saw better outcomes.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Important Note \u2013 What We Do Not Offer<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
We do not offer gut healing protocols, SIBO testing, food sensitivity testing, elimination diets, or functional medicine consultations. Our success stories reflect only the regenerative and interventional treatments listed above: PRP, hyaluronic acid, offloading braces, cortisone injections (not used in these stories), and IV therapy.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t