Are you a candidate?
You might be a candidate if:
- You suffer from an injury or ailment that limits your normal daily functioning or physical activity
- You have painful joints with limited range of motion, such as your knee, ankle or shoulder
- You have a soft tissue defect in your tendons, ligaments, and/or muscles (in order to restore orthopaedic function, these defects may require tissue repair and regeneration, as well as cushioning and support)
- Treatment options, such as physical therapy, NSAIDS, or steroid injections have not provided you with significant relief
- You would like to explore Lipogems as a minimally invasive alternative to a major surgical intervention
- Your doctor determines Lipogems may be used in addition to your surgery
You may not be a candidate for Lipogems if:
- You currently have a systemic infection
- You suffer from an autoimmune disease
- You currently are taking blood thinners or anti-coagulation medication
- You are being treated for any other malignancy or blood borne disease
- You have an allergy to Lidocaine
- You are currently breastfeeding or plan to begin breastfeeding in the near future
- You have undergone previous abdominal surgery
- You have a hematologic condition
Lipogems was awarded Best New Technology in Sports Medicine in 2016 by Top Sports Medicine Physicians from leading institutions in the United States.