Stem cell therapy

Stem cell therapy is a form of regenerative medicine that utilizes the body's natural healing mechanism to treat various conditions.

Stem cells are being used in regenerative medicine to renew and repair diseased or damaged tissues, and have shown promising results in treatments of various orthopedic, cardiovascular, neuromuscular and autoimmune conditions.

Platelet Rich Plasma

Platelet-rich plasma or PRP is a high concentration of platelets and plasma. PRP is a relatively new method of treatment for several orthopedic conditions such as muscle, ligament, and tendon injuries; arthritis; and fractures. PRP injections can help alleviate painful symptoms, promote healing and delay joint replacement surgeries.

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Conditions and Treatments
  • Shoulder

    The most common shoulder injuries that can be treated with stem cell therapy:

    • Shoulder Arthritis
    • Rotator Cuff Injury
    • Shoulder Bursitis
    • Glenoid Labrum Tear
    • Inflamed Synovial Membrane
  • Elbow

    The most common elbow injuries that can be treated with stem cell therapy:

    The elbow is the most flexible joint in the body enabling a wide range of movements. The most common elbow injuries/diseases include:

    • Arthritis
    • Elbow Instability
    • Lateral Epicondylitis
    • Medial Epicondylitis
  • Wrist

    The most common wrist injuries that can be treated with stem cell therapy:

    The wrist is the most flexible joint in the body enabling a wide range of movements. The most common wrist injuries/diseases include:

    • Basal Joint Arthritis or CMC / Carpometacarpal Arthritis
    • Instability
    • TFCC tear
    • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Hip

    Any injury or disease of the hip will adversely affect the joint's range of motion and ability to bear weight. The most common hip injuries/diseases include

    • Hip Arthritis
    • Labral Tear
    • Trochanteric Bursitis
    • Avascular Necrosis
    • Inflamed Synovium
  • Knee

    Any injury or disease of the knee will adversely affect the joint's range of motion. The most common knee injuries/diseases include

    • Knee Arthritis
    • Ligament Tear
    • Meniscal Tear
    • Patellar Tendinitis
    • Cartilage Injury
  • Ankle

    Any injury or disease of the ankle will adversely affect the joint's range of motion and ability to bear weight. The most common ankle injuries/diseases include

    • Arthritis
    • Ankle Instability
    • Ligament sprain or tear
    • Sub-talar arthritis or instability
    • Tarsal tunnel syndrome
Stephan Joseph Sweet, MD, MPH

Stephan Joseph Sweet, MD, MPHSports Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery Specialist

Dr. Stephan Sweet is board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. His positive and warm bedside manner is one of his strongest attributes. Customizing his approach to match each patient's specific needs, Dr. Sweet has an excellent track record of patient satisfaction and proven successful results.