RestorePDX

It worked!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sep 11th, 2021

A bulging disc in my back created a condition where I could not walk without a walker. Restore PDX treated with a epidural that has provided significant pain relief, I can now walk in a limited way without support, and my life while I wait for back surgery is greatly improved. The professional and caring approach they bring to every aspect their medical practice is exceptional and I am glad to highly recommend them.
Jul 29th, 2021

I don't want to leave this review, but I think I should since it might help another patient. I had a PRP injection here in May 2020 for a chronic non-healing tear to the ligament (plantar plate) under one of my toe joints. After the PRP injection, my injury got worse and hardly recovered. 15 months later I still have less function than before the PRP, and struggle with basic tasks (e.g. shopping). It's been really difficult. I don't blame Dr. Manning or the team for this outcome. Overall I had a good experience here and would consider returning. Ultimately, I hold myself responsible, but I do think the rehab schedule RestorePDX gave me is partly to blame. I feel bad leaving this review but I think it's important to "close the loop" and also to let RestorePDX know the treatment failed in my case. I never scheduled a follow-up appointment after my treatment because of the cost. But I think there are some pearls here that could help other patients. 1. Think critically about whether the rehab schedule RestorePDX gives you is appropriate for your injury. I received a generic "foot/ankle" sheet with timelines that I assume are appropriate for e.g. plantar fasciitis or an ankle sprain but aggressive for a plantar plate tear. It would have been better if RestorePDX gave me no info, since I tried to follow their rehab plan-- even though I had doubts about it-- and ended up reinjuring myself after the PRP. 2. If you have an unusual injury (e.g. a plantar plate tear) see a specialist in that injury, even if you have to do telemedicine with someone outside of Portland (my case). I really wish I'd done this before my PRP since I think it would have changed the outcome. 3. If you are rehabbing a foot/ankle injury, get an iWalk knee crutch. Way better than regular crutches. Totally worth it. For a plantar plate tear, even a mild one, you should use a tall boot that goes all the way up your calf. I didn't have that, and that's on me. Last, I should mention that when I showed up on time for my PRP appointment, I discovered that the person who "scheduled" my appointment didn't actually put it in the calendar, so in their system, they gave the slot to someone else. Luckily they squeezed me in but I had to wait over an hour, even though I wasn't at fault. So yeah, possibly disorganized. Personally I didn't see the value of doing a prolotherapy dextrose/anesthetic trial injection in my case. Didn't tell us much and added cost for me. I was desperate and dead-set on trying PRP anyway, I figured it might not work but never considered that PRP could make my injury *worse*. Lesson learned: have a specialist with experience treating your injury look over the rehab plan and make sure it's okay. This was my fault and I still recommend RestorePDX to other patients, with qualifications.
Sep 5th, 2021

Awesome practice, highly recommend.
Jul 24th, 2021

On behalf of a family member who underwent a procedure at RestorePDX: The twilight sedation left zero after-effects. The post-procedure recovery was very easy. The results reduced daily pain by at least 75%. Dr. Iwan was courteous, kind, and technically excellent. She spoke in standard English, not medical terminology, and explained the diagnostic images well. All of this reduced anxiety and made learning easy. A sweet person. A solidly good MD.
Jun 6th, 2021