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Orthobiologics

Our Approach to Orthobiologics and Regenerative Medicine

Orthobiologics, also known as regenerative medicine, is a rapidly advancing field that offers new options to treat acute orthopaedic injuries and chronic or degenerative conditions without surgery. It is one of multiple promising treatments for muscle, joint, and soft tissue injuries.

Stanford Health Care providers are on the leading edge of regenerative medicine treatments. We work with a multidisciplinary team of orthopaedic surgeons, sports medicine doctors, advanced practice providers, and physical therapists to help patients find the most effective and least invasive options for a wide range of injuries and conditions.

Our providers have been using orthobiologics for more than 10 years, leading the way in researching and applying these medical advances to improve patient care. 

What We Offer You With Orthobiologic Treatment

  • Multidisciplinary team of orthopaedic surgeons, sports medicine doctors, advanced practice providers, and physical therapists to advise each patient on the best treatment approach
  • Leading-edge research to discover new and innovative ways to use orthobiologic treatments for all types of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions
  • Nationally and internationally recognized experts with highly specialized training and experience, leading the way in advancing the use of orthobiologic therapies for our patients
  • Expert second opinions on treatment options for sports injuries, including regenerative medicine

What Is Orthobiologics and Regenerative Medicine?

About Orthobiologics and Regenerative Medicine

Orthobiologics are substances used for treating acute injuries and chronic conditions affecting muscles, bones, joints, and soft tissues (ligaments, tendons, and cartilage). It uses cells from your own body or a donor to improve recovery after an injury or minimize damage from degenerative conditions, such as osteoarthritis.

The most common cell and tissue types used in regenerative medicine are:

  • Adipose (fat) tissue
  • Bone marrow
  • Blood plasma

Orthobiologic therapy uses platelets or cells from your body to help with healing after an injury. If the doctor cannot get these cells from your blood, bone marrow, or tissues, they can use stem cells or platelet-rich plasma (PRP) from another person (a donor) instead.

Doctors inject these cells directly into the joint, ligament, tendon, or cartilage where you are experiencing pain or injury. Once injected, the cells reduce inflammation, which helps minimize pain, promote healing, and improve joint function.

Orthobiologics may be an option for people who cannot have surgery or have injuries that surgery cannot repair. It can be performed as a standalone treatment or as part of a treatment plan that includes surgery, physical therapy, or both.

At Stanford Health Care, our doctors are experts in providing safe and effective regenerative medicine treatments. We have been using these treatments for musculoskeletal injuries for more than 10 years. Our doctors and surgeons also participate in leading-edge research to expand the use of orthobiologics to improve healing and outcomes after injury.

Our team of orthopaedic surgeons, sports medicine doctors, and advanced practice providers can help you understand all your options, from the least invasive treatments and therapies to surgery when appropriate.

If you are coming to our clinic for a second opinion on an orthopaedic injury, we recommend bringing your current assessment, medical notes, and any previous imaging to your appointment. Request a second opinion appointment in our Redwood City office.

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Open trials refer to studies currently recruiting participants or that may recruit participants in the near future. Closed trials are not currently enrolling, but similar studies may open in the future.

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