Regenerative medicine is a term that is used to describe a variety of conservative treatments that aim to stimulate the body’s natural healing abilities. In certain instances, these treatments may help tendons, ligaments, cartilage, and other connective tissues heal without surgical intervention. If you are living with disruptive pain from a sports injury, osteoarthritis, or any other musculoskeletal issue, consider speaking with an orthopedic specialist near your home in Tampa, Florida, about your regenerative therapy options.
There are two main treatments that fall under the regenerative medicine category:
- Platelet rich plasma (PRP) therapy
- Adult stem cell therapy
Platelet rich plasma therapy is arguably the most popular form of regenerative medicine. This procedure entails drawing a blood sample from the patient, separating the platelets from other blood cells, and injecting the processed platelets into the injured area. These platelets contain growth factors that promote the regeneration of new cells may accelerate the body’s healing process. Platelet rich plasma therapy is a relatively quick and simple procedure that has produced successful results for many patients.
Tampa Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Group (a division of Florida Medical Clinic) offers PRP injections and other forms of regenerative medicine to patients in the Tampa, FL, area. Our practice is led by two board-certified specialists – Dr. Daniel Murphy and Dr. Arnold Ramirez – who have decades of experience helping patients overcome painful musculoskeletal conditions and, if possible, avoid surgical intervention. We encourage you to contact Tampa Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Group in Tampa, FL, if you would like to explore your treatment options with a specialist on our team.
