Steroid or PRP What the 2025 Meta-Analyses Tell Us About Spinal Epidural Injections
By: Dr Zaid MattiMusculoskeletal Medicine Specialist Beyond the Steroid Epidural: PRP as a Regenerative Alternative for Spinal Pain The epidural steroid injection has been the workhorse of interventional spine practice for the better part of three decades. For radicular pain from a lumbar disc, it remains the default — and for good reason. It works, it’s covered […]
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) for Knee Osteoarthritis
By: Dr Zaid MattiMusculoskeletal Medicine Specialist Evidence-Based Treatment in 2026: What Patients and Clinicians Should Know Knee osteoarthritis is one of the most common causes of chronic pain worldwide and a leading reason patients seek specialist musculoskeletal care. Historically, treatment options sat between two unsatisfactory extremes: short-term symptom relief injections, or major joint replacement surgery. Today, platelet-rich […]
Super-Concentrated Platelet-Rich Plasma (SCP)
By: Dr Zaid MattiMusculoskeletal Medicine Specialist A Clear, Practical Explanation for Patients You may have come across the term “Super-Concentrated PRP” (SCP) when researching platelet-rich plasma injections online. Some international regenerative medicine groups use this term to describe a more refined, higher-concentration form of PRP designed for certain musculoskeletal conditions. This article explains what SCP means in practical terms, how it […]
The Functional Spine Unit (FSU)
By: Dr Zaid MattiMusculoskeletal Medicine Specialist Understanding How Spine Pain Is Assessed and Planned Using a Unit-Based Approach Many people with persistent spinal pain receive a diagnosis that names a structure—such as a disc, joint, or nerve—but still do not understand why pain persists or why some treatments help only temporarily. This article explains the concept of the Functional Spine Unit […]
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and Neuropathy
By: Dr Zaid MattiMusculoskeletal Medicine Specialist An Emerging Regenerative Option for Nerve Pain and Sensory Dysfunction Neuropathic pain is one of the most disabling consequences of diabetes and other nerve injuries. Patients often describe burning, tingling, electric-shock sensations, numbness, or a feeling of “walking on cotton” in the feet and legs. When this involves the feet, we […]
Arthrosamid® in Knee Osteoarthritis: Cushioning the Joint, Targeting Synovitis, and Partnering with Regenerative Medicine
By: Dr Zaid MattiMusculoskeletal Medicine Specialist Introduction Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most disabling musculoskeletal conditions worldwide. It develops gradually, with a mix of cartilage wear, subchondral bone changes, ligament stress, and—importantly—inflammation of the joint lining (synovitis). For years, treatments were limited to pain relief with medications, corticosteroid injections, and eventually joint replacement surgery. But […]
Orthobiologics: The Holy Grail of Musculoskeletal Medicine
By: Dr Zaid MattiMusculoskeletal Medicine Specialist Why Regenerative Interventions Are Reshaping the Future of Non-Surgical Care Introduction Musculoskeletal (MSK) medicine has long sat between two pillars: conservative therapy (physiotherapy, medications, lifestyle advice) and surgery. For decades, this space has been under-resourced, poorly understood, and underutilised—even by physicians. Chronic low back pain, tendinopathies, early degenerative joint disease, and […]
Corticosteroid Injections in People With Diabetes: What We Know, Why Risks Matter, and When PRP Is the Wiser Option
By: Dr Zaid MattiMusculoskeletal Medicine Specialist Key points at a glance Why diabetes changes the calculus for steroid injections Corticosteroids remain useful anti-inflammatories, but their glycaemic effect is clinically significant even when given into a joint or tendon sheath. Continuous and capillary glucose studies consistently show post-injection hyperglycaemia in people with diabetes; rises are typically observed within 1–3 days, can be substantial, […]
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Symptoms, Treatment Options, and the Role of PRP
By: Dr Zaid MattiMusculoskeletal Medicine Specialist Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is one of the most common nerve compression disorders, affecting up to 5% of adults worldwide. It can significantly impact daily activities, work, and quality of life—but with modern treatment options, there is hope for effective relief and recovery. What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? The carpal tunnel is a narrow […]
BPC-157 and Healing Peptides: Hype or Hope? A Doctor’s Comprehensive Perspective
By: Dr Zaid MattiMusculoskeletal Medicine Specialist In recent years, I have seen a dramatic rise in the number of patients asking about BPC-157 and other so-called “healing peptides.” It is not surprising: social media platforms, podcasts, and online wellness blogs often hype these compounds as miraculous solutions for joint pain, tendon injuries, and even anti-aging. As a regenerative medicine […]