By AlloSource – “DOING MORE WITH LIFE” Erica was 14 years old when she began experiencing knee pain, which the family believed to be a result of a recurring sports-related injury. After three weeks of pain with no improvement, Erica’s mother, Angie, decided to have her visit the Rocky Mountain Youth Sports Medicine Institute for…
AlloSource, in recognition of its work with Dr. Steven Gitelis of Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, recently created the ?Dr. Steven Gitelis Inspiration?Award,? honoring a doctor or clinician that inspires through his or her work in treating patients with donated human allografts. The first recipient of this award is Dr. Brian Cole, also of Midwest Orthopaedics…
Two years after his cartilage transplant, Phil honored his tissue donor by competing in his first CrossFit competition, taking third place in his division. Six months ago, he joined Full Dimension CrossFit, a local CrossFit gym, to challenge himself. He not only found a new passion, but also an incredible community of support in his…
On July 17, Donor Alliance hosted the 17th annual Donor Dash at Washington Park in Denver. Nearly 6,000 registered participants broke attendance records while gathering to support and spread awareness for organ, eye and tissue donation. The Donor Dash is a 5K run/walk that honors the lives of organ, eye and tissue donors; celebrates the…
AlloSource will share early results of its fresh cartilage allograft, ProChondrix?, during the International Cartilage Repair Society’s (ICRS) 13th World Congress in Sorrento-Naples Italy. The Industry Satellite Lunch Symposia will take place on Monday, 26 September 2016 from 13:00 to 13:30 in the Sala Nettuna Room. Vishal Mehta, M.D., orthopedic surgeon from Fox Valley Orthopedics…
Golden Child Laurie Hernandez Is the Breakout Star as U.S. Gymnasts Dominate RIO DE JANEIRO ? She led them through the dimly lit hallway at the Rio Olympic Arena, her chin high, a mischievous half-smile shining on her face. The way she looked, she could have been holding a royal flush in a game of…
Cindy suffered from spinal stenosis, a condition causing the open spaces in the spine to narrow, which can put pressure on the nerves. The condition can cause pain, numbness and muscle weakness. She already endured one spinal surgery, but it didn’t correct the issue. ?The spinal stenosis greatly affected my life, she said. ?I had…
Last year, Elizabeth (Ellie) Hahn Moore became an allograft recipient after being diagnosed with a condition called osteochondritis dissecans. This experience presented her with unique challenges and helped her become a stronger person. Growing up, Ellie struggled with her weight. In 2014, she decided it was truly time to make a change in her life….
Mckenzie was an athletic, active child plagued by constant knee pain. After realizing it was more serious than just growing pains, her parents knew they had to see a doctor. When reviewing Mckenzie’s MRI, her doctor noticed a spot on her femur. He diagnosed Mckenzie with a rare tumor condition called Chondroblastoma, which can cause…
Kirstin struggled with a debilitating knee condition for many years, made more challenging by her active job as a nurse at Shriner’s Hospital in Chicago. Though she underwent several different treatments for her knee, her pain persisted. She received an osteochondral allograft transplant in 2015 and is now able to continue helping patients heal. She…
For Kyle Oliverio, sports were important growing up because it was about family. It was his way to bond with his brothers whether they were competing on a Fisher Price hoop as youngsters or competing on the football field as teenagers. Everything Kyle learned about sports and his passion all came from his dad, which…
AlloSource? announced today the launch of ProChondrix? Cartilage Restoration Matrix, a cellular 3D fresh cartilage allograft helping to provide the necessary components for cartilage regeneration. This patented, next generation of cartilage therapy is designed to match biomechanical and biochemical properties of normal hyaline cartilage, restore a smooth articular cartilage surface and relieve patient symptoms and…