Corey W Hunter & Timothy T. Davis 
Regenerative Medicine [PDF ebook] 
A Complete Guide for Musculoskeletal and Spine Disorders

Part I. Basics of Regenerative Medicine.- Chapter 1. Introduction to Regenerative Medicine.- Chapter 2. Prolotherapy.- Chapter 3. Blood Products.- Chapter 4. Bone Marrow Aspirate and the Use of Autologous Cells and Cellular Products in Regenerative Medicine.- Chapter 5. Adipose-Derived Stromal Stem Cells.- Chapter 6. Intra-annular Fibrin Discseel®Procedure to Diagnose and Treat Disc Pathology.-Chapter 7. Allograft Therapies in Regenerative Medicine.- Chapter 8. Adult Mesenchymal Stem Cell Collection and Banking.- Chapter 9. Exosomes.- Chapter 10. Exosomes in Stroke and Trauma: Current Concepts for Clinicians.-Part II. Imaging, Guidance, and Planning.- Chapter 11. Basics of Ultrasound.- Chapter 12. Ultrasound Guided Interventions: In-Plane and Out-of-Plane.- Chapter 13. Probe Selection.- Chapter 14. Diagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: Recognizing Pathology.- Chapter 15. Fluoroscopic Safety.- Chapter 16. Pre-procedural Imaging.- Chapter 17. Discography.- Chapter 18. Procedure Planningfor Ultrasound Guided Injections.- Chapter 19. Effects of Local Anesthetics and Contrast Agents on Regenerative Medicine Procedures.- Chapter 20. Medicolegal Aspects of Regenerative Medicine.-Chapter 21. Anti-Platelet and Anticoagulation Medications.- Chapter 22. Patient Factors Affecting Regenerative Medicine Outcomes.-Part III. Treatment Paradigms – Orthobiologics and Additional Utilities.- Chapter 23. Tendinopathy .- Chapter 24. Bone Marrow Derived Stem Cells and their Application in Pain Medicine.- Chapter 25. The Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma and Mesenchymal Stem Cells in the Lumbar and Lumbosacral Spine: Concepts, Literature Review and Recommendations.- Chapter 26. Adipose Derived Regenerative Cellular Therapy of Chronic Wounds.- Chapter 27. Aesthetic Surgery Applications for Adipose-Derived Stem Cells.

Corey W. Hunter, MD
Ainsworth Institute of Pain Management
Ican School of Medicine
Mount Sinai Hospital
New York, New York
 
Timothy T. Davis, MD Source Healthcare

Santa Monica, California
 
Michael J. De Palma, MD
Interventional Spine Care Fellowship Program
Virginia i Spine Physicians
Richmond, Virginia

Corey Hunter, MD founded The Ainsworth Institute as part of his vision to create the premier center for those suffering from pain. Dr. Hunter completed his residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation the New York University Langone Medical Center and his Interventional Pain Management fellowship at the prestigious Weill Cornell Medical Center – New York Presbyterian Hospital. In a short time, Dr. Hunter has gained national recognition for his many publicationsand contributions to the study and treatment of pain. His steadfast dedication to furthering the field, particularly pain syndromes that are the most difficult to manage, has resulted in his appointment to advisory committees and the like. Dr. Hunter is an active member of professional organizations including the North American Neuromodulation Society, International Neuromodulation Society, American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians and American Society of Regional Anesthesia. Dr. Hunter is considered to be a rising star and key opinion leader in the field of pain management. He lectures all over the country on the latest breakthroughs and has numerous publications to his credit, including a number of contributions to textbooks on treating pain and several articles published in peer-reviewed journals. In addition, he is a consultant and instructor for several companies who research and develop treatments for chronic pain including St. Jude Medical. Currently, Dr. Hunter maintains privileges at Lenox Hill Hospital and Beth Israel Medical Center. 

Timothy Davis, MD is a board certified physical medicine and rehabilitation physician who specializes in caring for a wide range of disorders such as brain injury, stroke, multiple trauma and spinal cord disorders, among many others. Dr. Davis focuses on increasing or restoring functional ability or quality of life in those suffering from physical disabilities and deficiencies. Dr. Davis specializes in diagnosis and conservative management of spinal and musculoskeletal injuries as well as interventional pain management and electrodiagnostics. He also has a special interest in Platelet Rich Plasma Treatments and Stem Cell Therapy for Spine and Joint Injuries. Dr. Davis is the Founder and Medical Director of Orthopedic Pain Specialists.

Michael J. De Palma, MD is President and Medical Director of Virginia i Spine Physicians where he practices Interventional Spine Care. Dr. De Palma completed his residency in the highly regarded department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at The Ohio State University Medical Center. He was appointed as Academic Chief Resident during his senior year of residency training during which he played a vital role in recruiting internationally recognized spine experts as guest speakers. Dr. De Palma completed his specialized Interventional Spine Care training during a fellowship year at the internationally renowned Penn Spine Center of the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in 2004. In 2004, Dr. De Palma moved to Richmond, VA to help develop the Sheltering Arms Spine Clinic and was subsequently appointed the Medical Director role at the VCU Spine Center in 2007. In 2011, Dr. De Palma established Virginia i Spine Physicians and the Virginia Spine Research Institute in order to optimally dispense Interventional Spine Care and pursue innovative spine research.
Dr. De Palma has authoredor co-authored over 80 articles and abstracts in peer reviewed journals, 8 textbook chapters, and edited a 49 chapter textbook on Interventional Spine Care comprised of contributions from international experts in the fields of spine biomechanics, diagnostic imaging, electrodiagnostic medicine, and diagnostic and therapeutic spinal procedures. 

Dr. De Palma is an active spine researcher and pioneer involved as an investigator in clinical trials evaluating new agents that help repair or restore painfully degenerated intervertebral discs in the low back. He was the lead investigator at VCU in the largest prospective study of an innovative non-surgical technique to stabilize painful pelvic fractures in osteoporotic patients. His research was recently recognized by the International Spine Intervention Society as the “Best Clinical Paper” at their 17th Annual Scientific Meeting in Toronto, CA. He is also the Principal Investigator on a trial evaluating painful lumbar discs, and a separate study of medication injected into painfully arthritic joints of the back to help reverse the arthritic changes. These are just a few examples of how Dr. De Palma contributes to advances and innovation in diagnosing and treating painful spinal disorders.