Patient Education

Regenerative Medicine for Aging Athletes

Millions of Americans suffer from chronic pain. Whether you are an aging athlete with the early stages of arthritis or are suffering from an injury, regenerative medicine may provide you with the non-surgical relief you need. Dr. Reuben Gobezie has helped hundreds of patients ease pain and avoid surgery through using regenerative medicine (stem cell [...]

Regenerative Medicine for Aging Athletes2021-10-21T15:51:01-04:00

Steroid Injections – How Long does Relief Last?

Steroid injections are useful for treating flare-ups of pain and help reduce inflammation in the joints. Unfortunately, the relief from a steroid injection lasts for a relatively short amount of time in most cases. The benefit from the injections are short term. On average, the pain relief lasts approximately 6 months, and diminishes in efficacy [...]

Steroid Injections – How Long does Relief Last?2021-01-08T17:23:16-05:00

Is joint replacement the only hope for relief from severe arthritis pain?

by Reuben Gobezie, MD As we age, it is likely that we all will get some form of osteoarthritis of the joints. The severity of the arthritis will determine how much intervention may be required to ease pain. Surgery should always be the last resort, and there are now more ways to treat pain and [...]

Is joint replacement the only hope for relief from severe arthritis pain?2020-12-07T12:38:14-05:00

My back pain is relentless. Is surgery my only option for relief?

Back and neck pain are, unfortunately, one of the most common reasons patients visit our office. There are many causes of neck and back pain, and about 95% of patients can be managed conservatively with physical therapy, cortisone injections, massage, osteopathic or chiropractic manipulation, medications and time. When these treatments have failed to alleviate the pain, [...]

My back pain is relentless. Is surgery my only option for relief?2020-10-29T12:31:48-04:00

Knee Pain Keeping You Up at Night?

How a bone marrow concentrate procedure was the key to less pain and the end of 30 years of restless nights with painful knees Click the video above to hear Laura describe how a bone marrow concentrate procedure at Regen Orthopedics helped reduce her knee pain. Laura Milano, of North Canton, was used [...]

Knee Pain Keeping You Up at Night?2023-08-03T11:35:46-04:00

What is the difference between adult stem cells and birth tissue cells?

There is much confusion about different types of stem cells used in orthopedics. Often referred to as regenerative medicine, when used in orthopedics, these treatments involve the use of stem cells to ease joint pain, arthritis, nerve pain, etc. But it's very important that patients do their research before having this done. Not all stem [...]

What is the difference between adult stem cells and birth tissue cells?2020-10-29T12:35:12-04:00

Why does my shoulder hurt at night? Can PRP help ease the pain?

The shoulder is a complex joint. It encompasses the union of bones, muscles, ligaments and tendons. Inside the shoulder is also bursa, tiny sacs of fluid that help to reduce the friction between moving parts around the shoulder. Bursa serve as a cushion for the moving rotator cuff tendons. The bursa can become painful when [...]

Why does my shoulder hurt at night? Can PRP help ease the pain?2020-10-29T12:13:02-04:00

KNOW YOUR SOURCES

Understand the Sources of Stem Cell Treatments and Don’t Fall for False Promises. Not all stem cell treatments are the same! Every day there seems to be a new ad to attend a seminar on donor “stem cell” treatments that claim to cure a variety of orthopedic and other medical conditions. But when you investigate [...]

KNOW YOUR SOURCES2019-06-05T13:26:18-04:00

Treating Arthritis with Your Own Stem Cells

A Non-Surgical Alternative for Arthritis Pain: How Regenerative Medicine Works. Arthritis can severely compromise quality of life. Everyday activities become a struggle--bending over, typing on a keyboard, walking, climbing stairs, even getting in and out of a car. Some patients try everything to manage persistent pain, from physical therapy to cortisone shots. Surgery is often [...]

Treating Arthritis with Your Own Stem Cells2020-10-29T12:25:56-04:00

Does having bone-on-bone arthritis disqualify someone for the Regen procedure?

Regen Orthopedics has helped many with stage four arthritis. If you struggle with arthritis, recent injuries or chronic pain, there is hope. You may be a candidate for this non-surgical regenerative medicine treatment. At Regen Orthopedics, we have helped hundreds of patients overcome pain resulting from sports injuries, arthritis, back and neck pain and nerve injuries. [...]

Does having bone-on-bone arthritis disqualify someone for the Regen procedure?2020-10-29T12:38:31-04:00