If you’ve been considering surgery to address joint pain but aren’t sure if it’s the best choice for you, be sure to educate yourself on all the treatments out there. Thanks to advances in regenerative medicine and physical therapy, many joint pain sufferers in Tampa, Florida, and throughout the country are able to effectively manage their pain without surgery.

A few of the popular alternatives to joint surgery include stem cell therapy, in which the patient’s own stem cells or placenta-derived cells are used to jumpstart the body’s healing mechanisms, and platelet rich plasma therapy, which uses the patient’s blood platelets to promote healing and tissue regeneration. Another non-surgical option is viscosupplementation, which involves injecting hyaluronic acid into the knee to lubricate an arthritic joint and relieve pain.

Tampa Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Group in Tampa, FL, offers these alternatives to joint surgery along with several others, including tailored physical therapy regimens. Our practice is led by board-certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. Daniel Murphy, who takes a conservative approach to care that focuses on avoiding surgical intervention whenever possible. However, in the event that an arthroscopic or joint replacement procedure is the clinically appropriate option, Dr. Murphy uses the latest muscle-sparing techniques to preserve healthy tissues, minimize incisions, and reduce post-operative pain.

Contact Tampa Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Group today to schedule an appointment with a specialist on our team, during which you can learn more about our approach to joint surgery and conservative treatment options. We are proud to cater to the orthopedic needs of adolescents, adults, and seniors in Tampa, FL.