Introduction: What is Patellar Tendinopathy, Jumper’s Knee? Jumper’s knee, also known as patellar tendinopathy, is a chronic overuse injury affecting the patellar tendon, which joins the the knee cap (patella) to the shin bone (tibia). This condition is prevalent among athletes involved in sports that require repetitive jumping and explosive movements, such as volleyball and basketball.1–3…
PRP for Lichen Sclerosus: New hope for a difficult condition? What is Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus (LS)? Lichen sclerosus is a chronic inflammatory condition characterized by ivory-white patches. It is also known as lichen sclerosus et atrophicus because the skin also tends to become very thin or atrophic.1 It’s often inflammed, itchy, and fragile, bleeding easily….
Dr. Patrick Yam is a certified biote bioidentical hormone replacement therapy provider. For detailed information on this method of bioidentical hormone replacement, or refer directly to the Biote official website BIOIDENTICAL HORMONE REPLACEMENT WITH ESTROGEN Mood swings, hot flashes, or irregular or absent periods are indications that estrogen levels have dropped in a woman. Biote Certified…
Bocox for Erectile Dysfunction: Innovative procedure improves erections (Bocox™ Cellular Medicine Association) There’s a new procedure which helps men achieve and maintain an erection. Erectile dysfunction, or ED affects many men and increases with age. It can be mild, moderate or severe. Until now, treatments have been limited to certain well known medications, like the…
PRP P-Shot Vancouver: What’s the best type of PRP therapy for sexual health and penile enhancement? (Priapus Shot®) Key Points if considering the P-Shot How does the P-Shot work? Erectile dysfunction, is a very common problem, affecting millions of men. Up to 52% of men between 40-70 years have some degree of ED1. The P-Shot®…
Botox We offer Botox Treatment, for both cosmetic and medical reasons, as well as other neuromodulator treatments at our clinic. Our current price is $9/unit for Dysport® and $11/unit for Botox®. As per Health Canada regulations, we are not allowed to state on our website what Botox is used for. If you are interested in…
PRP Knee Injection Vancouver Platelet Rich Plasma PRP Knee Injection Vancouver We offer ultrasound-guided PRP joint injections. We can also inject muscles, ligaments and tendons. PRP is a minimally invasive, non-surgical option that can alleviate pain, improve mobility and reduce inflammation resulting from injuries or chronic conditions. More and more patients are choosing PRP joint…
PRP for Hair Restoration Vancouver If you’re concerned about hair thinning (alopecia), you’re not alone. In fact, 40% of men will experience some form of hair loss by the time they reach 40 years of age. Although there are many causes of hair loss, the most common genetic type is androgenetic alopecia, which occurs in…
PRP O-Shot (Orchid shot with Platelet Rich Plasma for Urinary Incontinence and Sexual Health) Vancouver BC New: The O-Shot can help with Lichen Sclerosus (link) How does the O-Shot (Orchid Shot™) work? Does the O-Shot® Really Work? Overall it is quite effective, but it’s better at treating some conditions than others. For example, it tends…