Dr. Colvin discusses platelet rich plasma

Posted by on Aug 26, 2009 in Dr. Alexis C. Colvin, Health | No Comments
Dr. Colvin discusses platelet rich plasma

Platelet-rich plasma therapy has been used in medicine for years, according to Dr. Alexis Chiang Colvin, sports medicine specialist at the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Essentially a patient’s blood is drawn and placed in a centrifuge that produces concentrated platelets containing growth factors which accelerate tissue repair and regeneration. Those platelets are then injected into the patient.

Dr. Colvin talks about children’s injuries in physical education classes

Posted by on Aug 20, 2009 in Dr. Alexis C. Colvin, Health | No Comments
Dr. Colvin talks about children’s injuries in physical education classes

Dr. Colvin talks about children’s injuries in physical education classes .