Tendonitis and Biceps Injuries
Tendonitis is a condition in which the tendon gradually degenerates due to overuse or aging. It can cause pain, weakness, and limited movement. Treatment may include physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medications and rest. In severe cases, surgical intervention.
In the biceps tear, the most common injury occurs with intense pain near the elbow or shoulder, preventing free movement and discomfort when performing any forceful execution. These tears are produced by a sudden violent event, an abrupt movement, extension or forced twisting of the elbow. According to the severity it can be treated conservatively with therapy and stillness, avoiding unnecessary efforts. If there is rupture or severe tear, surgery is required.
Rotator cuff
It is a joint composed of a set of muscles and tendons that stabilize and allow movement of the shoulder. Tears come from acute injuries, such as a fall or a sudden movement, or also from the gradual wear and tear of aging. Recovery from a tear in this joint can be accomplished with physical therapy, strengthening exercises and, in some cases, surgery.
Tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis
Occurs when the tendons on the outside of the elbow become inflamed. Overuse of the forearm muscles or repetitive hand and wrist movements can lead to severe pain and more complex injuries. Treatment can range from physiotherapy, splints and anti-inflammatory medication. Also, variation in physical activities is recommended to aid in recovery, permanent stretching and strengthening sessions indicated by medical specialists.
Tears or labral degeneration
The labrum is a ring of cartilaginous tissue that surrounds the shoulder socket to provide stability and support. Trauma or repetitive motions, such as throwing a ball, can cause this injury. Depending on the severity, treatment can range from physical therapy to surgery to repair or trim the damaged tissue.
Golfer's elbow or medial epicondylitis
It is the inflammation of the tendons of the internal part of the elbow. It occurs due to overload or repetitive movements, which increase the tension in this part of the arm. As its name indicates, it is very common in people who practice golf. Treatment can range from physiotherapy, splints and anti-inflammatory medication. Initial treatment with ice packs is recommended to reduce inflammation and variations in sports activities to avoid more delicate injuries.
Our therapeutic options
In all cases, depending on the severity of the condition, the acute or chronic nature of the condition, the patient’s baseline condition and medical, toxic or allergic history, whether or not the patient is scheduled for a surgical correction or has already undergone one, and the time elapsed since it was performed, therapeutic options can be proposed to complement conventional treatments, favoring an earlier and more efficient recovery and rehabilitation, with less sequelae and providing tools to generate in many cases, a regenerative effect that may eventually stop or reverse chronic degenerative and inflammatory conditions.
Among these therapeutic options we have the use of platelet-derived growth factors, known as platelet-rich plasma (PRP), which in our case, we enrich with exosomes that are factors produced by stem cells to generate much of its action. Also the use alone or in combination of exosomes, the application of ozone (O3), hyaluronic acid, local anesthetics for the realization of blocks, drugs such as traumeel or zeel t and of course the use of stem cells. These can be used alone or in combination with intravenous infusions of vitamins, minerals and others, depending on the patient’s condition and desire.
Tools such as hyperbaric oxygenation therapy (hyperbaric chamber), infrared sauna and frequency specific microcurrent (FSM) are also available.
All these strategies, depending on the case, could be performed with an ultrasound- guided application, thus improving the precision in the application and therefore its effectiveness and reducing the possibility of adverse effects and/or complications.
