Piedmont Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine

Piedmont Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine PAOM is a full service Chinese medicine clinic in the West End of Winston-Salem, NC. Boyd Bailey, L.Ac. Andres Vergara, L.Ac.

Boyd Bailey, M.Ac., L.Ac., Dipl.Ac.(NCCAOM) Licensed Acupuncturist; NIH/ NCCAM Clinical Trial co-investigator & interventionist; Consultant: Center for Integrative Medicine at Wake Forest Baptist Health. Our mission is to form a compassionate healing partnership with our patients using evidence-based acupuncture, electro-acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, Chinese dietary therapy, TuiNa, moxibu

stion, cupping, QiGong and patient education to treat pain and dis-ease and optimize wellness. Amanda Hollis, Administrative Assistant

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08/21/2025

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Germany’s Breakthrough in Regenerative Medicine: Self-Regenerating Synthetic Cartilage
In a groundbreaking achievement, a team of regenerative medicine researchers in Munich has developed synthetic cartilage that doesn’t just replace damaged joints, it actually regenerates itself inside the body. This innovative technology could spell the end of traditional joint replacements for conditions like arthritis, injuries, and worn-out knees.

The synthetic cartilage, made from a bioresorbable hydrogel with stem-cell attractors, functions like scaffolding when implanted into the body. It encourages nearby stem cells to migrate, attach, and grow into real cartilage, restoring the cushioning and flexibility of joints without the need for full surgery.

In animal trials, the damaged knees were restored to 90% of their original function within just 4 months. Remarkably, the synthetic material gradually fades away, leaving behind fully grown, natural cartilage. Unlike current implants, this material doesn’t wear out over time, and there’s no need for future joint replacements.

The procedure, which can be done through keyhole surgery in under 45 minutes, offers quick recovery times weeks instead of months and eliminates the need for extensive physical therapy. The German health ministry has fast-tracked clinical trials for this revolutionary technology, and if approved, it could potentially eliminate the need for artificial knee replacements for good.

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117B Reynolda Village
Winston-Salem, NC
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Tuesday 8:15am - 5:45pm
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