Regenerative Medicine

Regenerative medicine harnesses the body’s own ability to repair, regenerate, and restore well being. In orthopedics, regenerative medicine employs the use of orthobiologics, both in and out of the operating room, to prompt the body to enact a self-healing response, improving outcomes for both pain and dysfunction.

What are Orthobiologics?

Orthobiologics are natural substances such as cells, tissue, blood components and growth factors that are derived from biologic (natural) substances. They may be used by orthopedics specialists to:

Help relieve pain and other symptoms associated with osteoarthritis
Reduce pain and inflammation associated with injury, such as ligament or tendon strain, or cartilage injuries
Help improve healing rate after orthopedic surgery

Orthobiologics may be obtained from your own body or from a donor. They often are administered in the form of injections or may require a surgical procedure. They may be used alone as a conservative treatment or following orthopedic surgery to enhance results.