Orthobiologics

Biologic injections are a type of treatment that involves using substances derived from the patient's own body to promote healing and reduce pain and inflammation. There are several types of biologic injections that Dr Jildeh may recommend, including platelet-rich plasma (PRP), stem cells, bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC), viscosupplementation, and BMAC with platelet-rich plasma.

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a substance made from the patient's own blood that contains a high concentration of platelets and growth factors. During the treatment, a small amount of blood is drawn from the patient and processed to concentrate the platelets. The resulting PRP solution is then injected into the affected area to promote healing and reduce inflammation. PRP injections have been shown to be effective for a variety of conditions, including osteoarthritis, tendonitis, and ligament injuries.

Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that have the ability to develop into different types of cells in the body. These cells can be harvested from the patient's own bone marrow or adipose tissue and injected into the affected area to promote tissue regeneration and reduce inflammation. Stem cell therapy has shown promise for treating a variety of conditions, including osteoarthritis, tendinitis, and ligament injuries.

Bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) is a substance made from the patient's own bone marrow that contains a high concentration of stem cells, growth factors, and other regenerative cells. During the treatment, a small amount of bone marrow is taken from the patient's hip and processed to concentrate the regenerative cells. The resulting BMAC solution is then injected into the affected area to promote tissue regeneration and reduce inflammation. BMAC injections have been shown to be effective for a variety of conditions, including osteoarthritis and cartilage injuries.

Viscosupplementation involves injecting a substance called hyaluronic acid into the affected joint to improve lubrication and reduce inflammation. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance in the body that helps to cushion and lubricate joints. Viscosupplementation has been shown to be effective for treating osteoarthritis and other joint conditions.

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Finally, BMAC with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) combines the benefits of BMAC and PRP into a single treatment. This involves harvesting a sample of the patient's bone marrow and processing it to concentrate the regenerative cells, as well as drawing a sample of the patient's blood and processing it to concentrate the platelets. The resulting BMAC and PRP solutions are then combined and injected into the affected area to promote tissue regeneration and reduce inflammation.

It's important to note that biologic injections may not be appropriate for all patients or all conditions, and Dr Jildeh will need to evaluate each patient on a case-by-case basis to determine if biologic injections are a suitable treatment option.

 

Additionally, while biologic injections are generally considered safe, they may carry some risks, such as infection, bleeding, or allergic reactions. It's important for patients to discuss the risks, benefits, and expected outcomes of biologic injections with Dr Jildeh to determine if it's the right treatment option for their specific needs.