"GAME CHANGING" NEW TREATMENTS TO STOP CHRONIC PAIN AND HEAL INJURIES NOW BEING OFFERED AT AHUJA

A team of orthopedic physicians on Cleveland’s east side has opened a new practice to deliver the most advanced adult stem cell therapy available to patients.

Regen Orthopedics is now seeing patients at the Ahuja Medical Center in Beachwood. Founded by renowned Orthopedic Surgeon, Reuben Gobezie, MD, one of the top 25 shoulder surgeons in the United States, Regen Orthopedics is the only orthopedic practice providing regenerative medicine in Northeast Ohio.

“We have seen patients travel to Florida and California to receive these innovative therapies,” Dr. Gobezie explained. “More and more patients are looking for ways to avoid ongoing steroid treatments and have begun asking for regenerative medicine. We are answering that need.”

Regen Orthopedics will offer non-surgical, biological therapies to patients suffering from chronic pain caused by osteoarthritis, tendonitis, muscle strains, sprains and nerve injuries. Outpatient treatments utilize a patient’s own platelets and adult stem cells and results in very little down time for the patient.

“Regenerative medicine is changing the game in orthopedics,” Dr. Gobezie continues. “It has the potential to enable a patient’s body to heal itself and offers a non-invasive solution to treat injuries that were previously beyond repair. It’s a very attractive alternative for those who are not candidates for surgery or want to avoid the side effects of steroids for healing and pain management.”

What is regenerative medicine?

Regenerative medicine in orthopedics is a trail-blazing treatment that replaces injured tissues with new, functioning tissues – regenerated from an individual’s own adult stem cells. The treatment stimulates previously damaged tissue to regain structure and recover, assisting the body’s own healing process.

Healthy regenerative cells can be found throughout the body. They are present within fat tissues, bone marrow and adipose connective tissue. Since the cells are collected from a patient’s own tissue, they do not pose a threat for rejection when transplanted to the injured site.

Using ultrasound guidance for targeted placement, a physician injects an individual’s own platelets and stem cells into the damaged tissue. The procedure stimulates healing and speeds repair for bone, muscle, joint, soft tissue and nerve injuries. The outcome of each treatment depends upon the site and severity of the injury as well as the patient’s own healing potential.

“Our therapies are aimed toward patients who have failed conventional treatments, such as anti-inflammatory medications, cortisone injections, physical therapy, surgery and rest,” explains Trevor Bullock, DO, Medical Director. “Although not all patients are candidates for regenerative procedures, we offer consultations to explore individualized treatment plans for each patient.”

What conditions can be treated with regenerative orthopedics?

• Osteoarthritis (of any joint)
• Muscle strains
• Ligament sprains
• Various forms of tendinitis or tendinosis
• Plantar fasciitis
• Compression nerve injuries

To find out if you are a candidate for regenerative therapy, call 844-STM-CELL (1-844-786-2355) to discuss the injury with a member of our team and schedule an initial consultation. For more information, visit www.regenorthopedics.com

Regen Orthopedics Physicians

Trevor Bullock, DO, CAQSM – Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist

Dr. Trevor Bullock is a board-certified, fellowship-trained sports medicine specialist. He is a graduate of The Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He has treated athletes in a number of different capacities as a team physician on the professional, collegiate and high school levels throughout Ohio.

Beyond conventional treatments, Dr. Bullock also has extensive training in musculoskeletal ultrasound and treats a wide variety of musculoskeletal injuries with platelet rich plasma and bone marrow aspirate (stem cell) injections. In addition to overseeing the care of athletes, Dr. Bullock was a former member of Ohio University’s football team.

Arun Mathur, MD, CAQSM – Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist

Dr. Arun Mathur is a board-certified family practice physician with fellowship training in sports medicine. He has worked as a team physician for the Toledo Mud Hens (Triple A team for the Detroit Tigers), the University of Toledo Women’s Soccer team and Lourdes University. As the Associate Director of the Toledo Hospital Sports Medicine Fellowship Program, he gained advanced training and experience in diagnostic and procedural ultrasound techniques.

Dr. Mathur also worked in orthopedics and emergency medicine in England for five years.

Dr. Mathur heads up the GO Ortho medical office located inside the University Hospitals Bedford Medical Center. With a focus on total musculoskeletal care, patients will be guided efficiently through a multi-step plan of care that includes imaging and diagnosis at the Bedford office.

Reuben Gobezie, MD – Founder, Regen Orthopedics, Director, GO Ortho and Cleveland Shoulder Institute

Orthopedic Surgeon, Reuben Gobezie, M.D., is a nationally recognized leader in the care of shoulder and sports injuries. A graduate of Harvard Medical School, Dr. Gobezie was named one of the top 25 shoulder specialists in the US as ranked by leaders in the field. He has made pioneering contributions to the areas of minimally invasive and arthroscopic shoulder replacement surgery, cartilage transplantation for the treatment of young patients with arthritis and biceps surgery. Dr. Gobezie is an NFL consulting physician for the Cleveland Browns. He also serves as head team physician for Gilmour Academy.

Dr. Gobezie was voted one of America’s top doctors by his patients. He is a five-time Patient’s Choice Award winner, an honor bestowed on less than one percent of physicians nationally, and the result of online patient ratings of their medical care.

Dr. Gobezie’s research has been recognized with numerous national awards including the prestigious Zimmer/Orthopedic Research and Educational Foundation Award, the Pfizer Innovative Scientific Centers for Orthopedic and Pain Management Excellence Research Award, the Arthroscopy Association of North America’s Research Grant and the Massachusetts General Hospital Physician Scientist Award. He lectures on his work both in the United States and Europe regularly.

To learn more about Dr. Gobezie and his work, please visit www.clevelandshoulder.com or www.regenorthopedics.com.