Dr. Yang consults for joint/tendon concerns and procedures. These do require a referral from your family doctor or a walk-in doctor. For private procedures such as hyaluronic acid, prolotherapy and PRP, no referral is needed.
Please bring your msp card, driver’s license, any relevant imaging if not already forwarded by your family doctor. Wear shorts or loose clothing to help make examinations easier.
Dr. Yang performs a wide range of ultrasound-guided, minimally invasive treatments designed to reduce pain and restore mobility. Areas of focus include:
Regenerative Injections: Dr. Yang specializes in Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and hyaluronic acid injections to address joint and tendon issues.
Joint & Soft Tissue Treatments: He treats the knee, shoulder, wrist, ankle, and foot, including injections for the joints, bursa, and tendons.
Specialized Hand & Wrist Care: He performs carpal tunnel and trigger finger injections.
Pain Management: This includes trigger point injections to address localized muscle pain.
While we treat many musculoskeletal issues, our practice has a deep focus on:
Knee Pain: From ligamentous injury, meniscus tears to chronic osteoarthritis.
Shoulder Issues: Including frozen shoulder, rotator cuff tendinopathy, calcific tendinitis and bicep tendinopathy
Thumb (CMC) Joint: Specifically for those struggling with "texting thumb" or basal joint arthritis.
Prolotherapy is an injection technique that uses a mild irritant (like dextrose) to "restart" the body’s healing process in lax ligaments or tendons. It is a foundational regenerative tool that is often used when traditional rest and icing have failed to resolve chronic instability.
Yes. We provide targeted, ultrasound-guided treatments for several lower-limb conditions, including:
Plantar Fasciitis: To address chronic heel pain.
Tendon Issues: Specifically the posterior tibial and peroneal tendons.
Note: For complex internal hip or ankle joint injections, we can provide a thorough assessment and refer you to the appropriate sub-specialist if necessary.
PRP is a regenerative treatment that uses your own blood's platelets to stimulate a natural healing response in damaged tissues. In contrast, HA acts primarily as a high-quality lubricant and "shock absorber" for the joint, often providing immediate mechanical relief for osteoarthritis. While PRP aims to repair, HA aims to cushion.
Precision is everything in regenerative medicine. Dr. Yang uses real time point-of-care ultrasound to act as a "GPS," ensuring the PRP or HA is delivered exactly into the site of the injury. This maximizes the effectiveness of the treatment and minimizes discomfort compared to "blind" injections.
Traditional treatments like rest, ice, and anti-inflammatories only target inflammation—the first stage of a joint issue. Many patients are actually suffering from degeneration (wear and tear) or failed healing (where the body stopped trying to fix the area). Regenerative treatments like PRP are designed to jumpstart that stalled healing process. Check out my youtube video for further explanation.
Because PRP triggers a natural healing response, you may experience some temporary "good" soreness for 2–3 days, sometimes even up to 6 weeks. Most patients can return to light daily activities immediately, but we provide a specific targeted rehab plan to help the new tissue integrate and strengthen properly.
At our practice, we prioritize treatments that support long-term tissue health rather than just providing temporary relief. While steroid (cortisone) injections are a common "quick fix" for masking pain, they can actually be counterproductive for many chronic joint and tendon issues.
The Downside of Steroids
Healing Inhibition: Steroids are powerful anti-inflammatories, but chronic pain is often caused by degeneration (wear and tear) rather than just inflammation.
Tissue Weakening: Repeated steroid use can lead to the "killing" of the natural healing process and may even weaken tendons or cartilage over time.
Temporary Relief: Steroids act as a "mask" for the pain rather than providing "real healing" for the underlying structural issue.
Exceptions Where Steroids Are Used
There are specific conditions where inflammation is the primary driver of the problem, and a steroid injection is clinically indicated as an effective first-line tool. Dr. Yang may recommend steroids for:
Frozen Shoulder: During the "freezing" phase, the shoulder capsule becomes thick and inflamed—like a "tight wrap" restricting the joint. Steroids reduce this inflammation, loosening the capsule to make physical therapy more effective.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: The median nerve in the wrist is compressed by nearby swelling. A steroid injection rapidly shrinks this swelling to relieve pressure on the nerve and stop numbness.
Trigger Finger: Localized inflammation causes a small nodule to form on the tendon, which then catches in a narrow tunnel (the A1 pulley). Steroids shrink this nodule, allowing the finger to glide smoothly without locking.
For most other joint and tendon issues—especially in the knee, shoulder, and thumb—we prefer PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) or Hyaluronic Acid. These treatments are designed to jumpstart the body's natural repair mechanisms and provide more durable, biological solutions.