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PRP – What Is It and Can It Fix Me?

Posted on September 25, 2018 by Dr Kuremsky

By now a majority of people have heard of PRP, which stands for platelet-rich plasma. This is a procedure performed by a physician in the office that involves taking a small sample of blood from a patient. That blood is … Continue reading →

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Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries and Treatment

Posted on January 2, 2018 by Dr Kuremsky

The phrase “Tommy John” refers to injury sustained to the athlete’s elbow, specifically the ulnar collateral ligament or UCL. Surgical treatment of this injury is known as Tommy John reconstructive surgery, whereby a new ligament is recreated to replace the … Continue reading →

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