Recent advances in orthobiologics may give enough pain relief and functional improvement that some people can avoid major joint replacement surgery. Orthobiologics are natural substances such as cells, tissue, blood components, and growth factors that may be used to replace lost tissue, stimulate regeneration and healing, reduce pain and inflammation, and improve joint function.
Regenerative medicine is an exciting area of medicine that may bring health and relief by boosting the body’s ability to heal itself. For example, rather than opting for an invasive joint replacement surgery or cortisone injections to deal with the pain and dysfunction from arthritis, regenerative therapies can accomplish the same goals in a safer and less invasive way.
Osteoarthritis is a painful and bothersome condition, and unfortunately, it can’t be cured. In some severe cases, knee replacement surgery is an option. Another way to get relief from osteoarthritis knee pain that is gaining popularity is a form of a regenerative medicine called Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections.
Whether you have a hip injury or are just experiencing pain in that sensitive area, you may be under the mistaken impression that the only solutions are steroid shots or narcotic medications, or a total hip replacement. But what if there was another option to minimize your pain and improve your hip function?
If you have back pain, orthobiologics may be the answer to relieving your pain. Find out more about this non-surgical treatment option today!
Despite growing orthobiologic research and clinical use, there are still many misconceptions about orthobiologics. In this blog post, we will discuss what they are and their potential to help patients with musculoskeletal health issues.
If you're an athlete, there's a good chance you've suffered at least one sports injury. These injuries can be very frustrating and slow down your progress in the sport you love. But did you know that regenerative medicine may be able to help?
If you have osteoarthritis, you know how painful it can be. But did you know there are non-surgical options available that can help reduce your pain and improve your quality of life? Orthobiologic injections are one such option for people with joint pain.
What do you do when your doctor says surgery is the only way to relieve your knee pain? Or when physical therapy, painkillers, and ice don’t seem to be helping? You may want to consider orthobiologics.
No one can predict when you might be bothered by arthritis or some other joint inflammation, but there are certainly some things you can do. With a few simple tips, you can take better care of your joints so you can maintain an active lifestyle.
