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At the Charlottesville Orthopaedic Center, we are committed to educating the community in all aspects of orthopaedics and medicine in general. We will be updating our blog regularly to inform you of the latest news in orthopaedic technology such as Regenerative Medicine (PRP and Stem Cell) and Minimally Invasive Surgery as well as non-medical topics that affect our lives just as much such as transparency in medicine. Don’t forget to follow us in social media for updates too!

September 11, 2017

10 Ways to Help Prevent Falls

Bette Davis said it best, “Old age ain’t no place for sissies.” While the wisdom that comes with age is appreciated, other changes are less than enjoyable. As we age, our bodies often change in ways that are frustrating. We lose muscle tone, some of us get arthritis, and overall […]

April 5, 2016

Stay Active with Minimally Invasive Orthopaedics

When patients arrive at Charlottesville Orthopaedic Center, it is generally because of an injury or condition that is causing pain, discomfort, and affecting their ability to do routine activities they enjoy. Many patients delay seeking beneficial treatments, for fear that it will put them “out of commission” for lengthy periods […]

March 15, 2016

Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy – Regenerative Medicine Working For You

Here at Charlottesville Orthopaedic Center, we receive a lot of questions about regenerative therapies. If you are an avid sports fan, these therapies have probably appeared in articles you’ve read, or in commentary during sporting events, but what are they and what can they offer? For patients who have tried […]

January 4, 2016

Platelet Rich Plasma Articles

One of the regenerative therapies that we offer at Charlottesville Orthopaedic Center is Platelet Rich Plasma (RPR) injections. Check out these articles about PRP: American Journal of Sports Medicine The New Yorker Daily News To learn more about our PRP and Stem Cell therapies, please visit our Regenerative Therapies page.