PRP & Stem Cell Regenerative Medicine

Blood is primarily made up of a liquid called plasma, but it also contains small solid components such as red cells, white cells, and platelets. Platelets are well-known for their role in blood clotting, but they also contain numerous proteins called growth factors that play a crucial role in healing injuries.

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is plasma that contains a higher concentration of platelets compared to regular blood. This means it has a higher concentration of growth factors as well, usually 5 to 10 times greater.

To prepare PRP, we start by drawing a small amount of blood from the patient. The platelets are then separated from other blood cells through a process called centrifugation, where the blood is spun down. This separation increases the concentration of platelets. Finally, these concentrated platelets, along with their growth factors, are injected into the injured area to promote healing.

Regenerative Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Miami

Regenerative medicine is an emerging area of science that holds great promise for treating and even curing a variety of injuries and diseases.

Regenerative medicine uses natural tissue engineering, , medical devices and cellular therapy Miami to repair tissue damaged as a result of disease, trauma or congenital issues.

In using one of these approaches or a combination of them, regenerative medicine can amplify our natural healing processes and improve health and function. In this relatively new field, experts from many different disciplines, such as biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, genetics, medicine, robotics, and other fields, work together to find solutions to some of the most challenging medical problems.

Regenerative medicine includes using stem cells and other technologies—such as engineered biomaterials and gene editing—to repair or replace damaged cells, tissues, or organs.

What is Regenerative Medicine for Sports Injuries?

Regenerative medicine for sports injuries uses naturally occurring substances in the body such as cells, tissue, blood components, and growth factors to replace lost tissue, stimulate regeneration, accelerate healing, reduce pain and inflammation, and improve joint function affected by sports injuries. Some of the common regenerative medicine treatment techniques employed for the treatment of sports injuries include platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, stem cell therapy, and certain cartilage regeneration procedures.

Use of Regenerative Medicine

Orthopedic injuries necessitate repairing or replacing damaged cartilage tissue, ligaments, and tendons for return to activities. The use of regenerative medicine helps speed up the healing process by boosting the body’s natural healing abilities and promoting the growth of new ligaments, tendons, and cartilage tissue to achieve a swift recovery.

Different Types of Regenerative Medicines

Some of the types of regenerative medicine methods employed for the treatment of orthopedic injuries include:

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP): PRP is obtained from your own blood after it has been processed to concentrate platelets and certain white blood cells that enhance healing and reduce inflammation. PRP may be injected directly into the damaged tissue during an outpatient procedure or following repair surgery.

Bone marrow aspiration concentrate (BMAC): BMAC is obtained after processing bone marrow that is removed from your pelvic bone. BMAC is rich in stem cells, which produce proteins and growth factors necessary for healing and reducing inflammation. Stem cells are specialized cells that can develop into a particular type of tissue or organ. While there are various types of stem cells, the ones located in the bone marrow are regarded as the best at promoting musculoskeletal healing.

Cartilage regeneration procedure: Cartilage transplantation is a procedure to restore articular cartilage in a joint by transplanting it from another region of your body. Articular cartilage is the white tissue lining the ends of bones that form joints. It acts as cushioning material and helps in the smooth gliding of bones during movement. Articular cartilage damaged by an injury is replaced during this procedure.

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