Two Types of Regenerative Orthopedics

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Regenerative orthopedics utilizes the cells of the patient to speed up repair and recovery. Examples include treatments such as platelet-rich plasma and mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) therapy, which have been shown as effective in treating osteoarthritis and tendonitis, as well as in scar tissue prevention. 

Platelet-rich plasma is an assemblage of growth factors and anti-inflammatory integrals found in processed blood. A sample of the patient’s blood is separated into three cloisters: platelet-poor plasma, platelet-rich plasma, and red blood cells. The platelet-rich plasma is then gathered and used for a myriad of treatments. 

MSCs are undifferentiated cells capable of transforming into cells of diverse structures. These cells can be found all over the body, but the majority can be found in abdominal fat and bone marrow. 

Determining which treatment to pursue depends on the orthopedic issue. Using a gardening analogy, physicians say to consider platelet-rich plasma as fertilizing, where MSC treatment can be compared to sowing new seeds.