Hip arthritis is a debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While traditional treatments, such as physical therapy, medications, and surgery have been the go-to options, a promising alternative has emerged: the use of culture-expanded Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs).[…]
We often share insights into the Regenexx Cayman patient experience, but today, we’re taking an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look. Recently, our team member, Jen, became a patient for the day and underwent PRP treatment for bilateral knee pain. Here, she shares her full story.[…]
Most chronic diseases are caused by poor diet, lack of movement, stress, and genetics. While we have little control over genetics, we can control the other factors! Let’s discuss some specific ways that nutrition and lifestyle can affect the health of your joints.[…]
When patients come to Regenexx Cayman for stem cell treatment, they are often curious about which metrics we use to assess the quality of their marrow sample. What specific cell counts do we take? What do these counts mean, and how do they compare between patients?… […]
Patients travel from around the world to experience the Regenexx Cayman difference. We understand travelling overseas might be a bit daunting, so we’re here to help every step of the way. Let’s take a closer look and see how our team supports patients through their treatment journey.… […]
Whether you’re struggling with a new sports injury or battling a chronic condition, such as Arthritis, orthopedic issues can impact your ability to live life to the fullest. So, what’s next? Perhaps you scour the internet looking for solutions or seek advice from family and friends… […]
From cancelled flights to lost luggage; unfortunately, travel-related woes are the norm, creating massive headaches for tourists. Over 90% of our patients travel to Grand Cayman from around the world, to receive our Regenexx-C, culture-expanded mesenchymal stem cell therapy […]
My colleague sent me a success story of our patient, Michael, who recently received Regenexx-C treatment at Regenexx Cayman. Michael had knee issues, received our advanced stem cell injections, and less than 3 months later, he competed in Leadville 100 MTB […]
Have you recently taken up outdoor exercise activities like running or biking? Many people are choosing to get out of their comfort zone, increase their exercise levels, and even challenge themselves with bucket list endurance-focused fitness events.[…]
While most of us are never going to play in The Open, if you are an avid recreational player, you have probably lugged your golf bag around the course at least a few times. Did you know the average weight of a golf bag, with clubs and accessories, is about 30 – 35 pounds?[…]
From professional snowboarders to dedicated weekend skiers, we treat many active adults who love spending their days on the hill. […]
With Florida being just a quick, direct flight away, Dr. James Leiber is one of Regenexx Cayman’s most frequent visiting physicians. Dr. Leiber travels to Cayman monthly to provide treatment for international patients over the weekend. […]
Regenexx Cayman visiting physician, Dr. Ben Newton from Stem Cell Arts recently participated in a Facebook Live. During the Q&A, Dr. Newton discussed the use of stem cells and blood platelets for treating knee issues and answered some of our patients’ frequently asked questions. […]
At Regenexx Cayman we typically run clinic for three weeks out of the month. The down week between clinics is designated for preparation before we welcome incoming patients. This ensures we continue to provide the best possible care for our patients during every appointment. […]
A bone marrow aspiration (BMA) is a procedure carried out to collect bone marrow, a soft sponge-like tissue which is rich in stem cells and naturally replenished by the body. A bone marrow aspiration is often understandably confused with a bone marrow biopsy, which is a more invasive and painful procedure that removes bone with […]
Regenexx Cayman visiting physician, Dr. Blecher from Southern California Orthopaedic Institute recently participated in a Facebook Live. During the Q&A, Dr. Andrew Blecher discussed treating ligament injuries with stem cell and blood platelet treatments and answered patients’ frequently asked questions. You can watch his Q&A session in full below. And if you still have questions […]
Regenexx Cayman visiting physician, Dr. James Leiber from Regenexx Tampa Bay, recently participated in a Facebook Live. During the Q&A, Dr. Leiber answered patients’ frequently asked questions about cartilage deterioration. You can watch his Q&A session in full below. And if you still have questions please don’t hesitate to contact the Regenexx Cayman patient care team […]
“Dr. Williams completed his interventional orthopedic fellowship at the Centeno-Schultz Clinic, and is now the founder and medical director of Interventional Orthopedics of Atlanta, as well as one of Regenexx Cayman’s thirteen visiting physicians. He travels to Grand Cayman once a month, to facilitate patients access […]
And that’s a wrap! It’s been a busy couple of weeks at Regenexx Cayman.
Several times a year, Dr. Christopher Centeno, the founder of Regenexx and the Centeno-Schultz Clinic, travels to Grand Cayman to provide minimally invasive, advanced orthopedic care.
At Regenexx Cayman, we know that both bone marrow aspirations and stem cell injections should be carried out with guidance. […]
Dr. Andrew Blecher is the medical director of the Center for Rehabilitation Medicine at Southern California’s Orthopedic Institute (SCOI). He has been practicing medicine at SCOI for over 15 years and traveling to Grand Cayman to provide treatment at Regenexx Cayman for the past three years. […]
Most likely, you or someone you know, has received a steroid injection for joint or muscle pain at the recommendation of a health professional.
But steroid injections are an inconvenient truth […]
Dr. Ben Newton is board certified in Family Medicine, Sports Medicine, and Musculoskeletal Ultrasound. Originally from Salt Lake City, Utah, he now practices at Stem Cell Arts in the Washington area. He is one of Regenexx Cayman’s thirteen visiting interventional orthopedic specialists, and a six-time Ironman. […]
The use of NSAID pain relievers is out of control. These are drugs like Motrin, Aleve, Celebrex, Mobic, and others that are anti-inflammatories and can help with things such as arthritis pain. Physicians believed they were non-toxic and had few side effects and put them into treatment guidelines. However, new […]
For many years arthritis patients have sworn that the weather and joint pain are connected… In fact, this is one reason many older patients move southward, as their joints just feel better. So is this effect real? Can Arthritis Really Predict The Weather? […]
You’ve tried exercise, physical therapy, acupuncture, changing your diet, taking supplements, and exhausted your options. When joint issues get to this point, there are two main options left to seriously consider: Stem cell treatments or traditional surgery.[…]
According to Dr. John Pitts, lifestyle is a fundamental aspect of regenerative medicine. Nutrition, fitness, daily activity, posture, etc., all have an influence on your orthopedic health. As an active outdoors-men, Dr. Pitts embodies the saying, “Practice what you preach.” He enjoys running, hiking, yoga, weight-lifting, and believes a good physician should lead by example. […]
What is cryopreservation?
Cryopreservation (also known as stem cell storage) is a cutting-edge procedure, which allows patients to cryogenically freeze their stem cells. What are stem cells?
Stem cells are the body’s natural repairmen. Due to age, overuse, injury, and general wear-and-tear, the body often can’t get enough of these critical cells to restore function.
Why are people cryopreserving […]
With an injury in the second quarter, Miami Dolphins’ quarterback, Ryan Tannehill, made a remarkable return in Sunday’s game against the Patriots. With only 7 seconds on the clock, Tannehill completed a pass that led to the “Miami Miracle” – but Tannehill’s history-making play isn’t his only miraculous comeback. Sidelined by injury in 2016, Tannehill returned […]
Regenexx Cayman has thirteen visiting physicians. They are U.S. board certified and licensed to practice in the Cayman Islands. Our physicians are leaders in the field of regenerative medicine. All Regenexx physicians have completed a rigorous interventional orthopedic fellowship. They are highly skilled at advanced image guided injections. In fact, less than 1% of orthopedic […]
There are an alarming number of businesses dabbling in stem cell and blood platelet treatments – using methods unsubstantiated by research and second-rate equipment. They are making false procedural promises while their bed side centrifuges yield unconcentrated doses, their blind injections deliver inaccurate placement, and their blanket treatments ignore patient-specific needs. Unfortunately, it is the […]
To begin, we thought it would be helpful to address something fundamental; what are stem cells? Over the last decade, stem cells have received a lot of notoriety as the focus of many contemporary scientific studies and publications. The aim of this blog is to break through the mysticism and take it back to the […]
