MRI AT PROLIANCE RAINIER ORTHOPEDIC INSTITUTE

ProSports Imaging NW, in association with ROI opened in March 2004 and is located in the Puyallup Valley. We offer a full body 1.5 GEMRI Scanner with radiological services provided by the internationally renowned musculoskeletal, neurological and soft tissue radiologists at National Orthopedic Imaging Associates (NOIA). NOIA radiologists read MRIs for many professional sports teams, including the US ski team, pro rodeo, and many college sports teams.

PROSPORTS’ COMMITMENT TO YOU

Our sole commitment is to provide you with the best care to improve your health and well-being. We believe that providing effective treatment naturally begins with an accurate diagnosis. Because exams do not always indicate the extent or severity of an injury, the staff at ProSports also relies on the finest state-of-the-art MRI technology available. MRI scans, interpreted by our staff of expert diagnosticians, help us develop the best treatment plan for you. ProSports is proud of its reputation for detailed, consistent, and accurate diagnoses. Appointments are typically scheduled no less than a week from the day that you contact us, and you can expect to receive your reports by the next day.

WHAT IS AN MRI?

MRI stands for “magnetic resonance imaging,” and has been used since 1977. It is a non-invasive imaging technique used to visualize internal structure and function in the body. These high-quality images are created using radio frequency and a powerful magnetic field. MRI scans identify different types of tissue and create detailed pictures of soft tissue, bone, and blood flow.

WHY IS MRI VALUABLE?

MRI is an important part of our diagnostic process because it can:

• Reveal an injury not apparent in a physical exam
• Confirm a suspected injury
• Detect an injury that may be more or less severe than a physical exam suggests
• Pinpoint multiple diagnoses that show up as one set of symptoms

Imaging is particularly useful in instances of pain, swelling, or hemorrhaging associated with an injury, as these complications can interfere with the doctor’s ability to perform a complete physical exam.

Whether you’re an athlete anxious to return to your game or an arthritis patient contemplating joint replacement surgery, we can determine the extent and magnitude of your condition and help you obtain the most effective treatment.

WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE PROSPORTS IMAGING NW

• Imaging experience: hundreds of thousands of MRIs read
• Speed: same-day or next-day results
• Convenience: on-site imaging saves you travel time
• Expertise: our diagnosticians treat many professional sports organizations including the 49’ers, NY Giants and the US ski team
• Teleradiology: the newest networking technology allows us to share your images with physicians off-site when second opinions or consultations are needed

PRP INJECTIONS CAN HELP YOU GET BACK IN THE GAME FASTER

Restore joint function and promote tissue healing with platelet-rich-plasma (PRP) injections.

WHAT IS PLATELET-RICH PLASMA (PRP)?

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is the plasma portion of blood containing concentrated platelet cells. Platelets are specialized blood cells that initiate tissue healing. When the concentrated platelet solution (PRP) is injected into injured tissue, it stimulates the tissue healing process. Treatment with PRP can significantly reduce healing time and eliminate the need for medications or surgery. It can stimulate healing of chronic injuries when the healing process has plateaued. PRP is also used for treating arthritic joints.

WHY DOES PRP WORK?

The concentrated platelets found in PRP contain higher volumes of naturally occurring bioactive proteins, including growth factors that are vital to initiate and accelerate tissue repair and regeneration. These bioactive proteins initiate connective tissue healing, bone, tendon and ligament repair and regeneration, promote the development of new blood vessels, and stimulate the wound healing process.

WHAT CONDITIONS BENEFIT FROM PRP?

PRP treatment can be performed in muscles, tendons and ligaments throughout the body. PRP treatments work best for tendon tears, degenerative tendons, and ligament sprains/ tears that have failed other conservative treatments. Conditions that can be treated with PRP include:

• Elbow ligament injuries/sprains (UCL)
• Tennis and golfers elbow(lateral epicondylitis and medial epicondylitis)
• Hamstring and quadriceps tendinosis and partial tears
• Knee ligament sprains (MCL and LCL)
• Patellar tendinosis and partial tears
• Achilles tendinosis
• Plantar fasciitis
• Articular cartilage injuries/osteoarthritis

WHAT IS INVOLVED IN THE PRP PROCEDURE?

Your blood is drawn by our nurse and placed in a specific PRP centrifuge to separate the platelets from the blood. Ultrasound is used to identify the area of pathology/injured tissue. Following an injection of an anesthetic, the PRP injection is performed under ultrasound guidance to ensure accurate placement of the PRP. You are educated on activity modifications. You should avoid strenuous activities for a few weeks. You may be prescribed a rehab program to start 2 weeks following the injection. Some people will experience more pain after injections before feeling better. This is the platelets stimulating the healing process and may last for a few days.

HOW MANY TREATMENTS ARE NECESSARY?

Most injuries will respond to just one treatment with PRP. However, treatment responses can vary depending on the injury and the tissue/body part being treated. Some individuals may require 1 to 3 PRP injections. There are no limits to the number of treatments given and there have been no reported risks after multiple treatments.

OUR PRP TREATMENT PROVIDER

Megan L. Charboneau, MD

TENEX

TENEX HEALTH TX® PROVIDES PAIN RELIEF

At Proliance Rainier Orthopedic Institute, your well-being is our highest priority. In the interest of providing our patients with the most advanced care available, we are now offering an exciting new outpatient procedure specially designed for those who are suffering from pain associated with tendon damage.

Tenex Health TX® is based on advanced technology developed in collaboration with the world renowned Mayo Clinic. Tenex Health TX combines ultrasound imaging to specifically target damaged tissue with the advanced TX MicroTip, which precisely breaks down and removes only the damaged tissue that causes pain. This procedure is not open surgery and can be performed in an outpatient procedure room.

TENDON PAIN TAKES MANY FORMS

• Tennis / Golfer’s Elbow (lateral epicondylitis and medial epicondylitis)
• Hip tendinosis
• Patellar tendinosis (Jumper’s Knee)
• Achilles tendinosis
• Plantar fasciitis

ARE YOU A “SILENT SUFFERER”?

If you are like many individuals, you have probably tried many things to get back to feeling “good” or even “better”. Physical therapy, cortisone injections, medication, or just taking time to rest. All may provide temporary relief, but then your pain comes back. The thought of undergoing surgery is not appealing due to the fact that it can be expensive, there are potential risks and side effects, and a long recovery period does not fit into your schedule. Now you now have a better option – we can help!

TENEX HEALTH TX BENEFITS

• Rapid pain relief
• Recovery of 6-8 weeks to return to normal activities
• Performed typically with local anesthetic
• No sutures, no stitches (requires only a small, adhesive bandage)
• Minimally invasive, not open surgery
• Covered by most insurances

WE ARE HERE FOR YOU

You don’t have to live with pain! We are happy to discuss Tenex Health TX or any other option that may work for you.

Please call our office at (253) 845-9585 today to schedule a consultation.

For more information, visit www.tenexhealth.com.

OUR TENEX PROVIDER

Megan L. Charboneau, MD