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Breakthroughs in Use of Stem Cell and Platlet Rich Plasma for Injury Treatment

April 3, 2009 by

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David Crane, MD is one of the pioneers of using the body’s own healing power to cure tendon, cartilage, and ligament problems through the use of platelet rich plasma (PRP), in which the growth factors in a patients own blood are concentrated and injected into the exact area of injury. He is even researching the use of a patient’s own bone marrow as a source of stem cells to repair spinal cord injuries! If you suffer from arthritis, chronic shoulder or knee problems or spinal pain, do not miss this fascinating interview for a glimpse of the future of medicine that is actually available today.

David Crane is also a pioneer in the use of platelet rich plasma for healing musculoskeletal injuries. He is the founder of Crane Clinic Sports Medicine in Chesterfield, Missouri, where he provides this advanced treatment, as well as many other modalities for sports injuries and to help athletes achieve at their top performance.

Learn More by Visiting: CraneClinic.com

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About Richard Gracer

Richard I. Gracer, MD, is the founder of Gracer Behavioral Health Services, an innovative and comprehensive substance abuse program that stresses the reduction of cravings, and has been in medical practice since 1974. He is certified in Addiction Medicine and Family Practice, and a Diplomat of the American Academy of Pain Management. He edited Beating the Years, Beating Sports Injuries, and Beating Back Pain (Barron’s, 2003,2005, 2006), and wrote the popular “Ask the Doctor” column in the Lamorinda Sun for 10 years. He is the author of A New Prescription for Addiction.

Dr. Gracer is also the Host of A New Prescription for Health on WomensRadio. A New Prescription for Healthfeatures discussions with noted experts, both researchers and practitioners, on cutting edge, holistic, and comprehensive treatments for pain and addiction. Aimed at the educated person seeking more information, this series provides hard-to-get information and insights, including interviews with actual patients, on treatment of these difficult and pervasive problems.

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