Stem Cells are Ready for Prime Time

Stem cells are pluripotential cells which means that they are immature cells which can differentiate in the body to form many different types of cells depending on which part of the body they are introduced or injected into. Stem cell therapy is gathering so much publicity now and there are a number of reasons to justify the excitement.  The primary reason is that we are finally getting peer-reviewed, high level publications from research teams that prove stem cell is working.

The primary indications for stem cell therapy in the musculoskeletal system are for degenerative arthritis and chronic soft tissue injury. A number of research articles have been recently published which clearly show that stem cell therapy will alleviate pain and slow down the progression of arthritis in the knee and shoulder.

At the Los Angeles Orthopaedic Institute we are enrolling patients now in our own studies to quantitate the benefits of stem cell therapy to treat our patients with degenerative arthritis. Our early results are encouraging, and we are currently recommending stem cell therapy to our patients prior to undergoing total knee, hip or shoulder arthroplasty.

Please call us if you have been recommended to undergo a joint replacement surgery and see if stem cell therapy is a good option for you.

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Dr. Sisto

 

 

Congratulations Northridge Hospital

Congratulations to Northridge Hospital Medical Center for being designated a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of California. This national designation is given to medical facilities that have demonstrated expertise in delivering quality specialty care in comprehensive in patient knee and hip replacement services.

The reason I am excited about this award is that Blue Destination Centers have a proven track record for delivering better results including fewer complications and re-admissions than hospitals without these recognitions.

I have been on staff at Northridge Hospital for twenty five years and have performed over one thousand knee arthroplasties at this great hospital. I am proud of this distinction and invite you to discuss the advantages of having a partial or total knee arthroplasty at Northridge.

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Dr. Sisto

Top Orthopaedic Surgeon in SoCal

Castle Connolly Medical LTD just publisehd the Top Doctors in Southern California in 2012. I am fortunate enough to have been selected as one of the TOP ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS in Southern California.
The mission of Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. since its finding 20 years ago has been helping consumers find the best healthcare in identifying top doctors.
Every year they survey hundreds of thousands of physicians and ask them to nominate those they believe to be amoung the very best in their specialty or specialties in their communities across the nation. In addition to surveys conducted by mail and internet, their physician-led research team makes thousands of phone calls to identify excellent doctors and reinforce the survey responses. As a result of this intense research process, their years of experience and the medical professionals leading the company, Castle Connolly has become the nations most trusted source for identifying top doctors.
Physicians DO NOT AND CANNOT PAY to be in any Castle Connolly guide or list.
The Top Doctor listing can be found at http://www.topdoctorssoutherncalifronia.com.
I am proud of this recognition and hope to offer the highest level of care to all of my patients for many years to come.

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Dr. Sisto

Top Doctor Award

I have been selected as one of the TOP DOCTORS in Los Angeles for the third straight year. This is a prestigious award as the TOP DOCTORS are voted in by their peers which is the highest source of praise>

There are a number of reasons which contributed to my selection and I believe that my specialty in minimally invasive surgery of the knee and shoulder is my most significant contribution to my peers and to my patients. I have published multiple peer-reviewed articles on PARTIAL ARTHROPLASTY (Replacement) of the knee and, in fact, will be presenting our ten-year results of partial knee arthroplasty at the Academy Meeting in San Francisco in February. Our ten-year survivorship is 100% and my implant design and techniques have been shared with all of the other orthopaedic surgeons in the country who now utilize this procedure. My peers have benefited from my research and my patients have certainly benefited as well.

Please call me if you have been told by another orthopaedic surgeon that you require a total knee arthroplasty. You may, in fact, be able to undergo a PARTIAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY which has a much quicker recovery time and a much lower complication rate. The post-operative pain is much less and the results are superior as well.

Please contact me if you have knee pain and your life has been altered by pain and a restriction of activities. A more youthful knee is definitely in your future!

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Dr. Sisto

Who’s Who Recognition

I was just selected into Marquis Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare in 2011-2012.  This is the publisher of the Who’s Who in America since 1899.  This award distinguished me as one of the leading healthcare professionals from around the world.

I was told that I was selected because I have developed a minimally invasive surgical procedure to grow “new cartilage” in the knee to make the knee “young again”.

I am proud of this recognition and I encourage anyone who has knee pain and is disabled because of pain to be evaluated and we can recommend a minimally invasive surgical procedure to eliminate years off the knee and allow you to function at a higher level.

I am proud of this recognition by the Who’s Who of America and I look forward to treating all of your knees in the years to come.

Dr. Don