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FAQs about Atlanta Innovative Medicine (AIM)
There are many good physicians providing regenerative and nonsurgical orthopedic treatments. We believe we may be able to provide a better experience for the following reasons:
AIM specializes in Regenerative Medicine and customizes a full program for each patient’s needs. We do not perform surgery. Instead, we apply a comprehensive approach to properly diagnose and treat joint pain using a number of modalities and therapeutic interventions most appropriate to help our patients avoid surgery.
There are many good physicians providing regenerative and nonsurgical orthopedic treatments. We believe we may be able to provide a better experience for the following reasons:
Integrative orthopedic treatments (Visco-knee) and Prolozone are comfortable for most people. Regenerative injections such as Stem, PRP, and Prolotherapy can be uncomfortable, so we use a freeze spray to numb the skin. The very nature of regenerative therapies creates positive and necessary inflammation, which may cause temporary pain for 1 to 7 days after treatment. This means the body is responding well and the healing process is in effect. Spine, hip and knee injections tend to cause less reported discomfort than those administered in the shoulders and elbows.
Anesthetics have been shown to be toxic to growth factors and stem cells. In certain cases we may use Ropivacaine, which has a low toxicity to stem cells. Most doctors performing PRP and regenerative therapies are not aware of this new research.
This varies from patient to patient. Research has demonstrated that tissue which has been diseased for some time and lacks the supporting microenvironment may not respond properly to a one-and-done approach. It is vital that the injected area is both pre-conditioned and post-conditioned properly to provide the right oxygen, nutrient and cytokine levels. This is similar to optimizing soil before adding seeds to ensure a successful crop.
AIM success rates are very high. Among patients accepted for treatment and with success rate defined as a 60% to 100% improvement in function and pain, 80% to 90% of AIM patients experience successful outcomes.
Please note: not all patients are candidates for regenerative injection therapy. Only after performing a comprehensive evaluation and diagnostic imaging will our physicians determine and recommend the most effective treatment. A person’s age, health, exercise level, diet, disease level, local microenvironment and other factors contribute to the outcomes and candidacy. Patients will receive one of 3 candidacy grades for non-insurance based treatments: “Excellent,” “Good” or “Undetermined.”
For insurance based treatment, the patient is responsible for the deductible and copays, if there are any.
Regenerative therapies (such as Stem, PRP, Prolozone and Prolotherapy) are not currently covered by insurance. Costs vary by patient based on the specific circumstances, such as: the area, the quantity of injectable required, the amount of pre/post conditioning required to stabilize the local tissue environment.
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Our stem cell therapy option includes Autologous (your own cells) Adipose treatment. Called Stromal Vascular Tissue (SVT), the procedure is FDA Compliant and replete with regenerative cells including one’s own mesenchyaml stem cells, growth factors, cytokines and exosomes. Treatments are offered in conjunction with a customized program that may include PT, chiropractic, prolozone, prolotherapy, nutritional support or PRP. The autologous adipose treatment entails harvesting adipose (fat) tissue from the patient, concentrating the regenerative cells and then injecting the tissue into the affected area.
Your AIM provider will work with you to decide which regenerative option(s) are best for your particular needs. Learn more about our stem cell therapy.
The stem cell therapies offered at AIM have been performed over 100,000 times worldwide with minimal significant adverse reactions reported and have an excellent safety record.
In general, our team advises:
Disclaimer: This information is not intended to be a substitute for individualized medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions about your medical condition. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking advice or treatment because of something you have read here. Outcomes are not guaranteed. Individual results may vary.
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All content of this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified physician or healthcare provider. Individual results may vary. Your medical professional can explain all the risks and potential benefits of any therapy based on your specific circumstances. At this time regenerative therapies are not FDA approved. Neither Atlanta Innovative Medicine nor its physician affiliates promise regenerative therapies as a cure for any condition, disease, or injury.
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