Regenerative Medicine

New Tampa Interventional Pain and Sports Medicine

Pain Management & Sports Medicine located in Wesley Chapel, FL

The body has an innate ability to regenerate new cells and heal. At New Tampa Interventional Pain & Sports Medicine in Wesley Chapel, Florida, Jose De La Torre, MD, offers stem cells and other regenerative medicine treatments to accelerate recovery after an injury or lessen symptoms of a chronic disease. To learn more, schedule an evaluation today by calling the office or requesting a visit online.

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What is regenerative medicine?

Regenerative medicine at New Tampa Interventional Pain & Sports Medicine uses healthy human cells to restore normal musculoskeletal function. Examples include stem cells and platelet-rich plasma (PRP). PRP uses healing platelets from your blood, while stem cells are obtained from bone marrow, fat cells, other body tissues, or donated cells from a lab.

Which conditions can regenerative medicine help treat?

Regenerative medicine at New Tampa Interventional Pain & Sports Medicine can help treat the following conditions and more:

Sports injuries
Tendinitis
Fractures
Sprains and strains
Partial muscle tears
Rotator cuff injuries
Tennis and golfer’s elbow
Knee, hip, and hamstring injuries
Plantar fasciitis
Osteoarthritis
Sports hernias
Partial quadriceps and patellar tendon tears
Cartilage tears in the knee (meniscal tears)
Back pain
Neck pain

While some major injuries need surgery to completely restore damaged tissues, regenerative medicine is an option for many types of injuries and chronic pain-causing conditions.

Am I a candidate for regenerative medicine?

Dr. De La Torre determines if you’re a candidate for regenerative medicine based on the type and severity of your injury.

He examines the injured area and discusses your symptoms and medical history. You might need blood testing, nerve tests, X-rays, an MRI, a CT scan, or other imaging procedures. He may suggest regenerative medicine if conservative treatments haven’t worked.

What should I expect during regenerative medicine treatments?

What you can expect during regenerative medicine treatment depends on the specific type you undergo.

During PRP treatment, Dr. De La Torre takes a sample of your blood, uses a centrifuge to spin it, and re-injects the PRP into injured, painful areas.

He can source stem cells from your bone marrow, fat cells (from the belly, buttocks, or love handles), or donated cells from a lab. He injects the cells into the affected area using imaging guidance to ensure optimal accuracy and precision.

What happens after the procedure?

You may have some tenderness, redness, and swelling at the treatment site after undergoing stem cell or PRP injections. Downtime is minimal, but you should take it easy for a few days afterward and ice the area as needed. You might also complete physical therapy or other treatments to enhance your recovery. Healing occurs during the next few weeks and months.

Learn more about cutting-edge regenerative medicine at New Tampa Interventional Pain & Sports Medicine by calling the office or booking a visit online today.