Orthobiologics is a specialized field in orthopaedics that uses natural biological substances from the body to enhance healing and tissue regeneration.
These treatments help repair musculoskeletal tissues including:
Orthobiologic therapies are commonly used to reduce pain, improve recovery, and support healing in sports injuries, arthritis, and complex orthopedic conditions.
Orthobiologics work by stimulating the body’s natural healing response through three important components:
Specialized regenerative cells that support tissue repair and regeneration.
Structural frameworks that help cells attach, grow, and heal damaged tissue.
Growth factors and proteins that guide healing and tissue formation.
| Type | Description | Use Cases |
|---|---|---|
| PRP | Concentrated plasma with growth factors | Tendonitis, sprains, osteoarthritis |
| BMAC | Bone marrow fluid with regenerative cells | Fractures, cartilage repair |
| Visco | Hyaluronic acid joint lubricant | Knee osteoarthritis pain management |
| Grafts | Patient or donor bone/tissue | ACL reconstruction, spinal fusion |
| DBM | Processed bone growth scaffold | Bone voids, fusion augmentation |
Orthobiologics are commonly used in chronic tendon and ligament injuries where natural healing is slow due to poor blood supply.
PRP therapy is frequently used for:
Cartilage has very limited healing potential because it lacks direct blood supply.
Advanced procedures like MACI help restore damaged cartilage by growing the patient’s own cartilage cells in a laboratory and re-implanting them into the damaged area.
Recovery depends on the type of treatment and severity of the condition. Physical therapy and rehabilitation are often important parts of the healing process.
While orthobiologic treatments continue to advance rapidly, outcomes may vary depending on the patient, condition, and treatment method.
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