Summary: A forward thinking foot and ankle surgeon uses stem cells to treat common runner's injuries.Foot and ankle surgeon, Dr. Richard Braver, has begun utilizing both platelet rich plasma injections and stem cell treatments for common injuries. The goal of these procedures is to allow patients to heal from injuries using the body's own healing mechanisms, as opposed to traditional surgeries. These FDA-approved, non-surgical therapies have proven ideal for athletes, including Tiger Woods, Alex Rodriguez, Hines Ward and Brandon Roy; as well as those who wish to avoid surgical procedures.
