Regenerative Medicine Applications in Ankle and Foot – Amniotic Membrane and Injection (1)

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Regenerative Medicine Applications in Ankle and
Foot Amniotic Membrane and Injection

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At Advanced Ankle and Foot, we are excited to
offer safe, innovative and natural treatments
that can help our patients overcome various types
of ankle and foot pathology such as tendonitis,
plantar fasciitis as well as reducing the pain
and dysfunction associated with arthritis. For
many of our patients with these ankle and foot
diagnosis, traditional treatment measures have
been tried and failed. Other patients are just
looking to avoid or delay surgery.
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In our last months blog, we talked about
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP). The second type of
regenerative injection we are using at Advanced
Ankle and Foot is derived from fetal membranes,
specifically called the amniotic membrane
(amnio). This protective layer has numerous
growth factors and is taken from healthy mothers
who have donated these tissues after Cesarean
sections. Remember that growth factors act like
espresso shots for cells, making them work harder
to repair damage. The membrane then undergoes a
thorough cleansing and purifying process, and the
final stage involves processing the membrane into
a cryopreserved matrix or stable dehydrated
powder. The concern with the processing technique
resulting in a dehydrated powder is that it can
lead to the destruction of the very elements of
the amniotic membrane that are integral in
healing.
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The goal of amnio is three-fold reduce
inflammation (hence decrease and/or alleviate
pain and swelling), reduce scar tissue formation
(hence quicker recovery and acceptable cosmetic
result) and enhance the healing of micro-tears in
soft tissue (hence allowing earlier return to
daily life activities and negating need for
surgery). Although musculoskeletal application in
the foot and ankle is relatively new, amniotic
membrane has been used extensively in other
fields of medicine (such as healing wounds,
treating burns, gynecologic surgery, eye surgery
etc ) with very rare side effects. Rejection of
this tissue is not known to occur. This product
is an alternative to PRP, or it may be used in
conjunction with PRP.
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At Advanced Ankle and Foot, we will continue to
be pioneers in offering many cutting-edge
options. However we also recognize that not
everyone with foot or ankle pain or injury is a
candidate for amniotic membrane and fluid
therapy. If you are interested in learning more
about this non-surgical modality to help repair a
foot or ankle injury such as tendonitis,
fracture, tendon rupture etc, please contact
us. Contact Us Advanced Ankle and Foot
Gilbert Casa Grande, AZhttp//advancedankleandf
ootaz.com/480-962-4281