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Monday, May 10, 2010

OTA Course updates 2010

AAOS/ASES/OTA
Proximal Humeral
Course
May 14 - 15, 2010
Rosemont, IL

Orthopaedic Trauma Fellows Course
May 21-23, 2010

Boston, MA
OTA Annual Meeting
October 14-16, 2010
Hilton Inner Harbor
Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore Convention Center

Comprehensive Fracture Course for Residents
October 13-16, 2010

Baltimore, MD
Baltimore Convention Center

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Autologous Stem Cell & PRP Workshop Cosmetic, Dermatologic, and Orthopaedic Techniques


Autologous Stem Cell & PRP Workshop

Cosmetic, Dermatologic, and Orthopaedic Techniques

USING STEM CELLS & PRP & MATRIX FOR:


BREAST AUGMENTATIONS, "BRAZILIAN BUTT-LIFTS", PROLOTHERAPY, FILLERS & STEM CELL FACELIFTS
Also Learn How to: 
                    1. Extract and Activate Autologous
Perip
heral Blood Stem Cells

                    2. Make PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) using current office equipment
                    3. Integrate a Crosslinked Stem Cell Growth Matrix (SCGM) for Cosmetic,
                        Dermatological, Osseous, and Cartilaginous
Pathologies
 
EVIDENCE-BASED SCIENTIFIC APPROACH; INCLUDES REFERENCES & MANUAL
           Saturday July 31, 2010 - Scottsdale, AZ         

TYPE:
STEM CELL & PRP WORKSHOP OR WEBINAR OPTION
DATE:
VENUE:
COURSE FEE:


                          Register Now Online - Pay with the Google Checkout Button
LANGUAGE:
ENGLISH
CLASS SIZE:
LIMITED AVAILABILITY                                            www.vfncompounding.com
*PRIMARY
INSTRUCTOR
WE ALSO OFFER 1-ON-1 CUSTOMIZED AND EXCLUSIVE WORKSHOPS/WEBINARS

CONTACT US FOR MORE DETAILS    $3,250.00 USD

*Dr. Kenneth Proefrock &

*Dr Ayham Al-Ayoubi 

YOU MUST BE A PHYSICIAN TO ATTEND THIS
WORKSHOP, BUT NOT THE WEBINAR.
WE WILL NEED A PRESCRIPTION FROM A PHYSICIAN TO SEND THE INCLUDED "SCGM" FOR ANY ATTENDEE

WORKSHOP INCLUDES:
1) Stem Cell Growth Matrix: 10cc Custom-
     Compounded to your Specifications
2) Workshop Workbook & Manual; Incl. All Procedures
3) Continued Technical Support
4) Honest, High-Quality Service
5) Course Certificate 

HYATT SCOTTSDALE GAINEY RANCH RESORT
SATURDAY JULY 31, 2010


TENTATIVE SCHEDULE (subject to change)
Time
DETAILS
 TYPE
7:45-8:30 am
Check-in and Continental Breakfast
Check-in

8:30-9:30 am
    1) How to Harvest Autologous Peripheral Blood Stem Cells
    2) How to Activate & Seed the Harvested Stem Cells
    3) ABT, Scaffolds, Blood Filler, Growth Factors; Sterile    
        technique


Lecture
9:30- 10:15 am Rejuvenation & Athletic Injuries
    
    1) Dermal Fillers: Including Hyaluronic, SCC Technique & Subtypes

    2) Presurgical Interventions - Ligamentous & Osseous Dysfunction


Lecture
10:15 -10:30 am


Coffee Break



Break

10:30- 11:15 am
  Incorporating the Stem Cell Growth Matrix (SCGM)
X-linked Micro Ca-Hydroxyapetite: Osseous & Dermal Filling

Demonstration
11:15 am -12:00
Autologous, Minimally Invasive Therapy
 Meniscal Tears and Tendinosis; Mesotherapy & Prolotherapy
 Includes Crosslinked & Non, Hyaluronic (Cockscomb vs Non-animal)


Demonstration
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Mediterranean Lunch
Lunch
1:15 - 1:30 pm
Standard Centrifuge
How To Convert Your Current Centrifuge For PRP Without Needing To Buy Specialized Equipment
Lecture &
Demonstration


 
1:30 - 2:45 pm
 

Cosmetic Live Demonstrations:
How to use Stem Cells for Breast Augmentations, Fillers,

"Brazilian Butt-Lifts", and Face Lifts


Demonstrations

 
2:45 - 3:30 pm
  Internal Casting  Crosslinked Cholecalciferol / Phytonadione for
Osteoporotic Fractures of the Pelvis

Lecture
 

3:30 - 4:15 pm
 

    1) Marketing Your Therapy

    2) Integrating the New Health Care Laws for Treatments

    3) Closing Comments and Questions
 Lecture
 
6:00 pm
 

Cocktails and Hors d'oeuvres - Open Bar
 Social



 




REGISTER NOW BY PAYING THE FEE AND FILLING-OUT THE ABOVE DOCUMENTS

 FAX OR EMAIL THE DOCUMENTS WITH A COPY OF YOUR MEDICAL LICENSE 

Fax: 623-977-0057

COURSE PRESENTERS

    Dr. Kenneth Proefrock                                   Dr. Ayham Al-Ayoubi
                                                DR 
AL-AYOUBI 


Dr. Kenneth J. Proefrock is a Practicing Physician, International Speaker, and Chemist. He has been using PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma), Growth Matrices (SCGM), and Autologous Stem Cell Therapies (ASCT) for the past decade treating musculoskeletal injuries, autoimmune conditions like Lupus and Multiple Sclerosis, degenerative conditions like osteoarthritis, Parkinson's Syndrome and ALS (Amyotrophic Laterals Sclerosis), and chronic viral conditions (including Epstein-Barr, Cytomegalovirus, and Herpes viruses). Dr. Proefrock has treated, and continues to successfully treat, many high-profile professional athletes using autologous stem cells; most without the public or team's knowledge that an injury has every occurred. Just recently, PRP and ASCT have made their way into uses for Sports Medicine, Cosmetic and Dermatologic Applications. This incredibly versatile therapy has its roots in the eclectic European medical armamentarium of the 1930's, and Dr. Proefrock will guide you through the complex historical and current discoveries in this field, simplify this process, and save you both time and money while providing you and your patients with a therapeutically valuable tool, no matter what your specialty.

                                                                                          
Dr. Ayham Al-Ayoubi received his MD in 1990, and was awarded his MS in ENT, Head and Neck Surgery in 1994. He completed a program of surgical training in Otolaryngology, and Head and Neck Surgery in 1998 at The Royal College of Surgeons of England. He obtained a Diploma in Laryngology & Otology from the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 1998. A member of The European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery, a Fellow of The European Society of Aesthetic Surgery and an Associate Member of The British Association of Cosmetic Doctors. He is also a member of The American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, and specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery, facial reconstruction, and neck surgery








Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)

As the first practical application of tissue engineering, this concentrated source of autologous platelets, contains and releases (through degranulation) at least seven different growth factors (cytokines) that stimulate bone and soft tissue healing. VFN will demonstrate why this popular clinical tool is being used for several types of medical treatments, including wound healing in surgery, tendonitis, cardiac care, cartilage regeneration, disc regeneration, dental health, dermatology, cosmetic surgery, and sports medicine.
In this course you will learn how to increase the survival of your autologous stem cells using PRP in combination with Stabilized Crosslinked Growth Factors located within the Stem Cell Growth Factor Matrix.This process has an advantage of directly stimulating or initiating the healing pathways at a greatly accelerated rate.  As a result, the more growth factors and viable autologous stem cells that are released into the area, the more new stem cells that are produced, promoting faster healing.
Depending on your compounding prescription,  IGF-1, PDGF, EGF, GLY, and many other growth factors are able to be compounded* and crosslinked within the Hyaluronic Acid matrix, which provides a further scaffold for the stem cells to adhere to.

Purpose of this Course

·  To learn evidence-based rationales for PRP
               and Stem Cell Use.
· To incorporate a scaffolding material and exogenous growth factors for increased stem cell   survival
·  To use these methods in other pertinent
              applications
·  To cost-effectively reduce the overhead for
              these innovative therapies

Hands on Course Outline

· Blood collection guidelines
· Centrifuge Requirements
· PRP Collection
· Stem Cell Activation
· Incorporating the Activated Autologous
   Product and the Stem Cell Growth Matrix
· Live patient treatments and procedures.

Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs)

These pluripotent cells are found in multiple human adult tissues including bone marrow, synovial tissue, adipose tissue, and the peripheral blood. Since they are derived from the mesoderm, they have been shown to differentiate into bone, cartilage, muscle, and adipose tissue. MSCs from embryonic sources have shown promise scientifically while creating significant controversy, and as a result, many researchers have focused on adult stem cells, or stem cells isolated from adult humans that can be transplanted into damaged tissue.
Because of their multi-potent capabilities, mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) lineages have been used successfully to regenerate articular cartilage and bone. Recent research demonstrates that articular cartilage may be able to be repaired via percutaneous introduction of mesenchymal stem cells (MSC’s).
Surprisingly, the most commonly used source of MSC’s is still currently the bone marrow aspirate...
In this course, you will learn how to:
·Extract stem cells from peripheral blood without any need for more than the standard equipment located in a regular doctor's office.
· Activate these stem cells
· Incorporate the MSCs into a scaffolding material with growth factors, and Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)
· Combine anesthetics with the product you have made for 
               treatment
· Techniques for administration
· Office management regarding patient pricing, managing
               costs, and overhead.

 See some of the various items we can formulate for you:



PRP is employed as a matrix graft, often referred to as an autologous tissue graft. This PRP matrix is defined as a "tissue graft incorporating autologous growth factors and/or autologous undifferentiated cells in a cellular matrix where design depends on the receptor site and tissue of regeneration." (Crane D, Everts PAM. Practical Pain Management. 2008; Jan/Feb. 12-26)

The reason PRP is so useful is that platelets, a normal blood cell that aids in clotting, contain multiple growth facotrs that stimulate tissue growth. In particular, PRP stimulates the growth of Collagen which is the main component of connective tissue such as tendons and cartilage. These growth factors include transforming growth factor beta (TGF-B), fibroblast growth factor, platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF), epidermal growth factor (EGF), connective tissue growth factor, and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF).

These growth factors recruit undifferentiated cells to the site of injury and stimulate new tissue growth. Another constituent of platelets, stromal cell derived factor I alpha causes newly recruited cells to adhere to the area.

In addition, when used with Stem Cells harvested from the patient's bone marrow, adipose, or blood stream, PRP messages the stem cells to multiply quickly. This inflammatory response is a major driver of the appropriate healing response.

An important consideration is that PRP needs to be prepared in a way to ensure a maximal amount of platelets along with a high concentration of growth factors and active stem cells. Obviously, the more growth factors that can delivered with the stem cells to the site of injury, the more likely tissue healing takes place. "We have found that Crosslinking a Matrix of Stabilized Hyaluronate (a base connective tissue material) with PRP, and growth factors, can tremendously expedite the healing process."

This regenerative approach is in strong contrast to the conventional medical approach to healing injuries which has been to use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs as well as steroid injections, which, while reducing inflammation, also markedly impede the healing process and produce less durable tissue that tends to break down more easily over time.

PRP is often used in conjunction with percutaneous tenotomy.  This is a procedure where there is purposeful needle irritation of the affected area using ultrasound guidance under which PRP can then be injected right into the specific sight of injury or in need of healing.

The use of diagnostic ultrasound has revolutionized the field of musculoskeletal medicine in allowing tissue healing procedure like tenotomy which often prevent the need for open surgical procedures with their risks, complications, expenses, and extensive recovery times.

 


The aforementioned comments and statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. The Stem Cell Growth Matrix is not an approved drug nor device, but rather a compounded item.  None of the comments, statement, or products are meant to serve as medical advice, diagnose or treat, but are for educational and informational purposes only.


VFN Compounding   9887 West Bell Road   Sun City, Arizona   85351   USA     623-977-0077

Saturday, May 1, 2010

Arthroplasty fellowships in india

hi everyone,

lets share experience on arthroplasty fellowships in india

Few of the good surgeons who have arthroplasty fellowships are:-
Dr Rajesh Maniar(Mumbai)
Dr Arun Mullaji(Mumbai)
Dr Vikram Shah, Shalby hospitals, Ahmedabad
Dr Ashok Rajgopal(Delhi)
Dr SKS Marya ( Max superspeciality Hospital, New Delhi)
Dr Rajeev K Sharma ( Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi)
Dr Guruva Reddy(Sunshine hospitals, Hyderabad)
Dr NS Laud(Laud Clinic, Mumbai)
Dr Jacob Varghese(Lakeshore Hospital, Kochi)
Dr Jaithilak(Amrita institute, Kochi)


Dr SKS Marya
http://orthopaedicprinciples.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=2#p53

My respected previous boss at Max Superspeciality Hopsital, Saket New Delhi

- Director & Chief Surgeon – Orthopaedics & Institute of Joint Replacement Surgery

FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM :-

A weekly fellowship program is run with Dr. S.K.S. Marya, Director & Chief Surgeon, Orthopaedics & Institute of Joint Replacement Surgery, Max Healthcare Institute Limited, New Delhi.

See Details- http://orthopaedicprinciples.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=2#p53


Dr rajeev K Sharma
http://orthopaedicprinciples.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=2&start=10#p55

My Ex Boss, and my favourite guru at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi ( I worked as resident followed by Clinical Assistant under him).

Senior Consultant Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement Surgeon, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi.


FELLOWSHIPS PROVIDED:
He helps get his registrars / senior residents, J&J Depuy's 6mo fellowship at Apollo, while continuing their job added with fellowship's stipend.
See details- http://orthopaedicprinciples.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=2&start=10#p55

See Full detail-
Orthopaedic Principles -Arthroplasty fellowships in india