By Deborah Westergaard, M.D. Dallas | Regen Experts Dallas & Plano Perhaps buying a convertible in middle age or while heading toward retirement is not a crisis after all. Perhaps it is simply a very enjoyable reason to get outside, put the top down, and experience the morning light. That does not make a convertible a medical treatment. But morning light, healthy sleep, regular movement, good nutrition, and metabolic health all contribute to the environment in which your body

By Deborah Westergaard, M.D. Dallas | Regen Experts Dallas & Plano Sometimes. Knee arthritis involves more than cartilage. The bone beneath the cartilage, the joint lining, the meniscus, and the ligaments can all contribute to pain. At Regen Experts in Dallas and Plano, Dr. Deborah Westergaard uses MRI, ultrasound, and examination to identify which structures may be involved before recommending treatment. Treating Knee Arthritis in Dallas For decades, the conventional explana

By Deborah Westergaard, MD | Pain Experts | Dallas–Plano The Hidden Bias Behind “Covered Care” There’s a deeply ingrained belief among both patients and physicians that if an insurance company doesn’t cover a treatment, it must be unproven or worse, “fringe.” Even excellent, forward-thinking physicians fall into this mindset. We’re trained from day one to consider cost and coverage because we genuinely care about our patients. We want to ease their suffering without creating

By Deborah Westergaard, MD | Regen Experts | Dallas and Plano Short answer: PRP should not be expected to provide an instant result. Changes may develop over weeks to months, and the timing and degree of response vary. At Regen Experts in Dallas and Plano, Dr. Deborah Westergaard uses imaging and functional assessment to evaluate the treated structures and discuss realistic expectations with selected patients. “PRP Works Instantly " Is Expecting Instant Gratification From Bio

By Deborah Westergaard, MD | Regen Experts | Dallas and Plano Short answer: Joint replacement is not an inevitable part of aging. Joint condition, stability, and function help determine whether nonsurgical care may be appropriate for selected patients. At Regen Experts in Dallas and Plano, Dr. Deborah Westergaard evaluates joint structure and function to assess options, recognizing that some patients still need surgery. The Problem: We’ve Normalized Joint Replacement as “Inev

By Deborah Westergaard, MD | Pain Experts | Dallas–Plano In the doctor’s lounge last week, a knee-replacement surgeon claimed that orthobiologic treatments “aren’t based on peer-reviewed randomized trials.” He also mentioned that “many are from China” and that “the rest come from financially interested entities.” Let’s take a step back. Every serious study has funding and paid contributors. This includes universities (grants, indirects, salaries), pharmaceutical companies (R&