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Do I Have to Get Surgery for Hip Arthritis? (Why “Wait and See” Might Be Your Worst Option) Treating arthritis in hips without surgery

Do I Have to Get Surgery for Hip Arthritis? (Why “Wait and See” Might Be Your Worst Option)

By Dr. John L. Ferrell III, M.D.(*) If you’ve recently been diagnosed with hip arthritis, you are likely wrestling with a heavy question: “Is surgery my only option?”  For decades, the traditional orthopedic playbook for hip pain has been frustratingly binary. It usually goes like […]

Understanding the Price of Regenerative Medicine: Why Lowest Isn’t Always Best

Understanding the Price of Regenerative Medicine: Why Lowest Isn’t Always Best

By Dr. John L. Ferrell III, M.D.(*) At ROSM, one of the most common questions our physicians hear is: “Why is your price higher than the clinic down the street?” It’s a fair question and one we welcome. Patients often come to us after seeing […]

The Hidden Dangers of Steroid Injections: Weighing Risks and Exploring Safer Alternatives Steroid Injection Alternatives

The Hidden Dangers of Steroid Injections: Weighing Risks and Exploring Safer Alternatives

By Dr. John L. Ferrell III, M.D.(*) A patient once told me, “My knee injection worked for a few days, but now the pain feels even worse.” That story is not unusual. Corticosteroid injections have long been a go-to treatment for musculoskeletal pain. They can […]

4-Year Study Shows Promising Results for Knee Osteoarthritis Treatment with Microfragmented Fat Tissue (MFAT) MFAT and Osteo Cover

4-Year Study Shows Promising Results for Knee Osteoarthritis Treatment with Microfragmented Fat Tissue (MFAT)

By Dr. John L. Ferrell III, M.D.(*) If you’re one of the millions living with knee osteoarthritis (OA), you know how frustrating it can be to find a treatment that provides lasting relief. Recent research suggests microfragmented autologous fat tissue (MFAT) injections may be a […]

Not All PRP Is Created Equal: Why Platelet Concentration Can Make or Break Your Results Not All PRP Equal

Not All PRP Is Created Equal: Why Platelet Concentration Can Make or Break Your Results

By Dr. John L. Ferrell III, M.D.(*) If you’ve been considering Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy for knee osteoarthritis or another orthopedic condition, you’re not alone. PRP has become a go-to treatment for patients seeking pain relief and improved joint function without surgery. But here’s what […]

Can You Combine Cortisone with PRP? A Smarter Way to Reduce Inflammation Without the Long-Term Damage PRP and Cortisone

Can You Combine Cortisone with PRP? A Smarter Way to Reduce Inflammation Without the Long-Term Damage

By Dr. John L. Ferrell III, M.D.(*) When you’re dealing with pain from inflammation—whether it’s from arthritis, tendonitis, or even shoulder bursitis—cortisone shots often provide some of the quickest relief. But here’s the thing: while they work wonders in the short term, repeated cortisone use […]