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Jun. 17, 2011
Can “Stem Cell” Treatments Help Athletes?
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| Yankee pitcher Bartolo Colon reportedly received a novel stem cell remedy to treat his ailing shoulder and elbow, and has since returned to pitching. Ira Flatow and guests discuss the use of such treatments, and the controversy over using untested therapies in pro athletes. |
Produced by Annette Heist, Senior Producer
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Rick Lehman
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Medical Director, U.S. Center for Sports Medicine
Former Team Physician: Florida Panthers, Tampa Bay Lightning, St. Louis Blues
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Scott Rodeo
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Co-chief, Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service, Hospital For Special Surgery
Associate Team Physician, New York Giants Football
New York, New York
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