Regenerative medicine and orthobiologics

Regenerative medicine is a nonsurgical therapy that taps into the body’s natural healing abilities by using the patient’s own cells, such as platelets or bone marrow, to repair and regrow damaged tissues. Orthobiologics are a type of regenerative medicine that is used to treat muscle, bone, joint, and soft tissue conditions such as rotator cuff damage, tennis elbow, knee sprains, and osteoarthritis.

Because the body’s ability to repair itself diminishes with age, the approach is particularly useful for adults who require a faster recovery due to work, family, or athletic commitments. For chronic ligament and tendon sprains and strains that have not responded well to traditional conservative treatments, such as medications, injections, and physical therapy, orthobiologics may provide an effective nonsurgical alternative, or may be used in addition to surgery.

At Penn Sports Medicine, we focus on natural substances and biological processes to rebuild tissue damaged by disease, injury, or congenital issues. Whether you are sidelined with an injury, living with arthritis pain, or recovering from surgery, our orthobiologics specialists and support teams will devise a personalized plan to reduce your pain and improve your functionality.

Innovative orthobiologic care is our standard practice

The Penn Regenerative Medicine and Orthobiologics Program is part of the Penn Institute for Regenerative Medicine (IRM), a world leader in the field of regenerative medicine. Through this program, our team has developed advanced cell-based treatment protocols for a variety of musculoskeletal injuries, and this applied research brings an unmatched degree of precision to the regenerative procedures offered at multiple Penn Medicine locations.

Our sports medicine providers work to ensure that every aspect of your care has the best possible outcome and is aligned with your needs and goals.