Regenerative medicine is continuously being studied and explored as an alternative to surgical procedures. The premise behind regenerative medicine is that it can accomplish the same or better results than invasive and potentially risky surgical procedures. Regenerative medicine techniques such as Platelet-rich plasma injections (PRP) utilize growth factors found within the body, collect them in concentrated doses, and inject them into injury sites. Once injected, they stimulate cellular growth and repair the underlying tissues.
The applications of this treatment are quite broad, meaning PRP has been found to be useful in applications of cellular repair quite literally from head to toe. The growth factors present in PRP have been shown to be effective at treating conditions of all kinds, including tendinopathy, osteoarthritis, and even have an integral role in non-surgical regenerative facelifts.
Dr. Roshni Patel at the Center of Excellence in Pain and Regenerative Medicine specializes in regenerative medicine, treating musculoskeletal injuries of all kinds with PRP injections. Her therapy protocols have helped thousands of patients recover from injuries, even those who have tried surgery and are still suffering.
Why Should You Consider Regenerative Medicine?
There is a range of benefits associated with regenerative medicine. Many of our patients at the Center of Excellence in Pain and Regenerative Medicine are those who have come to us after trying other forms of treatment. Some of our patients have previously undergone surgery elsewhere and were still in pain and lacked mobility. Using PRP, we have been able to provide our patients with significant reductions in pain and restoration of joint function and mobility.
Injury Regeneration At The Source
One of the main benefits of regenerative medicines such as PRP is that your treatment is concentrated and injected directly into the injury site using precision guidance tools. This allows for the maximum amount of regenerative growth factors to be exposed to the damaged tissues and allow for cellular repair and regrowth.
Regenerative procedures aim to fix the condition at its source. This may take some time, but the results are long-lasting and ensure the good health and function of the target area. Procedures such as PRP aim to repair and restore tissues, not mask your pain. PRP has been observed to help in the management and recovery of degenerative knee conditions such as osteoarthritis, as it contains incredibly anti-inflammatory and regenerative properties that help reduce pain and repair the joint.
Avoid Surgery (Minimally Invasive)
Regenerative medicines often utilize procedures that are minimally invasive. The majority of the procedures are prepared and applied with needle extractions and needle injections. This allows patients to get equal or better results than their surgical equivalent, without having to step foot in a hospital.
This also means that patients are able to avoid all of the risks and disadvantages associated with surgical procedures. There are so many complications that can arise during or after surgery and regenerative medicine is able to negate all of those risks.
Post Procedure Recovery Time
One of the most significant benefits of regenerative medicine is that there is little to no downtime needed after your sessions. This is mainly due to the fact that it is non-invasive and doesn’t require anesthesia, but there is also no significant trauma to heal from like there is with surgical procedures.
Methods such as PRP injections take approximately 30 minutes per session and patients are able to walk out of the facility after each session. You aren’t required to take time off of work to recover and only typical injury care is required to ensure proper healing.
Cost-Efficient
For many people, the cost of a surgical procedure can leave them in a difficult situation. They are unable or unwilling to spend thousands of dollars on surgery, and rightfully so. They may think the alternative that letting the injury heal on its own may be the best option. However, injuries that aren’t properly cared for can heal improperly or partially and put you at serious risk of reinjury or chronic degenerative conditions later in life.
Another incredible benefit of regenerative medicine is its cost-efficiency, with most procedures being offered at a fraction of the cost of comparable surgeries.
A Safe Procedure
Regenerative medicine therapies like PRP have been found to be safe and effective procedures for treating orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions and injuries. The procedure uses your own platelet-rich plasma, extracted from your blood sample. This process occurs naturally inside the body and is carried out through your bloodstream. PRP injections are essentially concentrated doses of your body’s own healing factors, is injected directly into an injury site for maximum repair potential.
Ready to Learn More About Regenerative Medicine?
If you have questions about regenerative medicine or PRP therapy and how it can help treat your condition, call or book a consultation online to meet with Dr. Roshni Patel. Your condition will receive an expert diagnosis and offered a treatment plan that is unique to your needs! Take the first step towards pain relief and improved quality of life!
