Overview

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐎𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐬? Orthobiologics are natural substances such as cells, tissue, blood components, and growth factors that are harnessed to aid in the treatment of orthopedic injuries or conditions. They may be used to replace lost tissue, stimulate regeneration and healing, reduce pain and inflammation, and improve joint function. Orthobiologics may be obtained from your own body or from a donor. They may be 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. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐎𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐬? Orthobiologics can be used to treat: - Osteoarthritis • Articular cartilage injuries • Degenerative diseases • Ligament injuries • Tendon injuries and degeneration 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐎𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝? Orthobiologics may be recommended when rest, medications, and physical therapy fail to relieve symptoms. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐬? The different types of orthobiologics include the following: 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐦𝐚 (𝐏𝐑𝐏) PRP is obtained from your own blood after it has been processed to concentrate platelets and certain white blood cells that enhance healing and reduce inflammation. PRP may be injected directly into the damaged tissue during an outpatient procedure or following repair surgery. 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐀𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 (𝐁𝐌𝐀𝐂) BMAC is obtained after processing bone marrow that is removed from your pelvic bone. BMAC is rich in stem cells, which produce proteins and growth factors necessary for healing and reducing inflammation. 𝐀𝐝𝐢𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐓𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞 (𝐅𝐚𝐭) Adipose tissue or fat cells have remarkable healing and regenerative properties. It is typically obtained from your waist, processed to remove