What Orthobiologics Options Do You Offer?
DMOS offers four options, all commonly used to treat different musculoskeletal conditions, including arthritis, muscle strains, tendon and ligament injuries. The injection type differs based on the patient assessment and their individualized needs.
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)
By definition, PRP is a collection of growth factors (which are proteins that are important in the healing of injuries), that can have controlled levels of white and red blood cells, based on the healing process necessary. Laboratory studies have shown that the increased concentration of growth factors in PRP can potentially speed up the healing process. Many world-class athletes use PRP therapy to repair their sports injuries faster.
Autologous Protein Solution (APS)
This injection serves to help as a local anti-inflammatory and reset the body’s natural balance in the arthritic joint. In technical terms, APS is a denatured PRP that delivers proteins, which block arthritic pain receptors. APS may be the preferred course of treatment based on if the patient exhibits radiographic evidence of knee, hip or shoulder OA (osteoarthritis).
Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC)
Technically, BMAC is a collection of growth factors and cells, which include stem cells. Physicians use BMAC when they believe the potential upside of containing mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) is necessary for treatment.
LIPOGEMS®
LIPOGEMS® technology is used for patients that are not ready for a major surgery or can be added to surgery to optimize healing of injured tissue. Using a minimally invasive procedure to harvest the patient’s adipose tissue, LIPOGEMS® system gently cleans the tissue using only saline and micro-fragments it to an optimal size for injecting. LIPOGEMS® is FDA cleared for use in orthopaedics and arthroscopic surgery and meets the FDA guidelines for minimal manipulation and is intended for homologous use.
Benefits of Orthobiologics:
- It is a pretty simple procedure: At DMOS, we only allow licensed physicians to perform these injections, ensuring your safety. The 1 to 2 hour procedure takes place at our DMOS West clinic.
- It is all natural: Uses bone marrow/plasma to accelerate your healing process. Because we are physician-owned, we are dedicated to choosing the best product that makes sense for your needs and offers the best value for you.
- It is safe for your body: As the procedure uses your own platelets or bone marrow to heal it is a safe option with usually no side effects.
- Supports long-term healing: Promotes a long-term solution, versus temporary relief from your pain (cortisone injection).
- You will need rest and recovery: The typical recovery period is four to six weeks as your body works to heal.
- Individualized treatment plans: Often when we are speaking about regenerative medicine, a patient is someone with a long-term chronic injury. Likely, the patient has undergone physical therapy treatments, and is exploring surgical options but is not quite ready for that next step. Many different conditions are treatable with regenerative medicine. Our physicians are trained orthopedic surgeons that are dedicated to working with you to understand your injury and your needs to ensure this is the right next step for you.
- Minimal pain involved: The pain involved is similar to any other type of injection. On occasion, your physician may have you wear a brace or a sling for a short period. Tylenol and ice will treat any pain resulting from the injection. Prior to the injection, you will need to stop using corticosteroids or NSAID anti-inflammatory medicines, such as ibuprofen (Motrin) or naproxen (Aleve), a week before therapy.