New Therapies
Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression (MILD Procedure)
mild® is a short, outpatient treatment for lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) that restores space in the spinal canal to help improve back and leg pain.* Using specialized tools and imaging, mild® addresses a major root cause of LSS by removing thickened ligament through an incision smaller than the size of baby aspirin, leaving no implants behind, only a Band-Aid.
The minimally invasive mild® Procedure has a safety profile similar to epidural steroid injections but with lasting results, and patients typically return to normal activity within 24 hours with no restrictions.* mild® is covered nationwide by Medicare and Medicare Advantage. Commercial coverage and other plans vary.
Visit www.mildprocedure.com for more information.
*Clinical data available: https://www.vertosmed.com/patients/
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy
Your own body has the power to heal! Platelet therapy or platelet rich plasma (PRP) therapy is a new revolutionary treatment that relieves pain using the healing power of your own body. PRP is a rapidly-emerging technique that promotes long-lasting healing of most musculoskeletal conditions.
CoreSmart has successfully treated patients with pelvic pain and instability, neck and back pain, neck and back injuries, chronic plantar fasciitis, osteoarthritis of the knee, shoulder, hip and spine, rotator cuff tears, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, tennis elbow, ankle sprains, tendonitis, and ligament sprains.
Contact Dr. Friedman to find out if PRP is right for you.
ION 3D Facet Screw System
The ION 3D procedure offers a minimally invasive approach to spinal fusion, aiming for less disruption while effectively stabilizing the facet joints. This is considered a step procedure, and is designed to be an effective option for patients seeking solutions beyond conservative care but not yet requiring more aggressive treatments.
Visit www.SurGenTec.com or Surgentec - ION for more information.
Regenerative Therapy
Some painful conditions have much lesser chances of healing. Regenerative medicine is a game-changing area of pain management. It has the potential to restore damaged tissues and organs that are beyond repair, using current techniques. Regenerative therapy offers solutions and hope for people in the most extreme situations.
While many maintain that regenerative medicine is new, the first bone marrow and solid-organ transplants were done decades ago. Nonetheless, advances in developmental and cell biology, immunology, and other fields hold the key. These advances have unlocked new opportunities to refine existing regenerative therapies and develop new ones.
Regenerative medicine holds the promise of definitive, affordable health care solutions that heal the body from within. Speak to Dr. Friedman about available regenerative therapies at CoreSmart.
Medical Marijuana
Patients can qualify for a variety of illnesses or conditions where medical marijuana has been proven to be effective for alleviating symptoms. If you have been diagnosed with one or more of the conditions below, Dr. Friedman can prescribe medical cannabis to help you find relief. Prescriptions can be edible, oil, spray, topical, inhalation, or tincture form.
Learn more about medical marijuana in the pain management section of our website.
