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What Is Regenerative Medicine?
Regenerative medicine is a branch of medical treatment that uses the body's own healing cells, primarily stem cells harvested from bone marrow in the hip or fat from the abdomen, and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) isolated from your own blood, to repair damaged tissue instead of masking pain with medication or replacing a joint with surgery. At Spectrum, Dr. Locke uses regenerative medicine to treat degenerative joint conditions, chronic back pain, and soft tissue injuries in the knee, hip, shoulder, and spine.
How Regenerative Medicine Works
Your body already has a repair system. When tissue is injured, cells and growth factors travel to the area to start healing. In joints and tendons that have worn down over years, that process often slows or stalls, which is why pain can linger long after the original injury.
Regenerative medicine works by delivering a concentrated supply of those healing resources directly to the problem area. Stem cells are collected from your own bone marrow or fat tissue, and platelet-rich plasma is separated from a small sample of your own blood. These are then injected into the damaged joint, tendon, or ligament.
Once in place, stem cells and the growth factors in PRP send signals that help calm inflammation and support the repair of cartilage, tendon, and ligament tissue. Because everything comes from your own body, the risk of rejection is minimal.
Improvement builds gradually as the tissue heals. Most patients begin to notice results within approximately two months, and your provider will talk through what to expect for your specific condition.
Is Regenerative Medicine Right for You?
Regenerative medicine may be a good option if you want to avoid or delay surgery, have tried conservative treatments like physical therapy or medication without lasting relief, or are looking for a non-opioid approach to managing pain. A consultation with our team will confirm whether this treatment is right for your specific case.
Regenerative Medicine Cost and What to Expect
Cost varies based on the treatment area and the extent of the condition being treated, and is discussed in detail during your evaluation. Many patients choose this non-surgical approach to avoid the extended recovery time and risk associated with surgery. Contact us to schedule a free consultation and discuss your treatment options.
Conditions We Treat With Regenerative Medicine
- Knee pain and osteoarthritis
- Hip pain and joint degeneration
- Shoulder and rotator cuff injuries
- Lower back pain and disc degeneration
- Platelet-rich plasma therapy
Q: What is regenerative medicine used for?
A: Regenerative medicine treats joint pain, arthritis, and soft tissue injuries in the knee, hip, shoulder, and spine using the body's own healing cells instead of surgery or long-term medication.
Q: Is regenerative medicine covered by insurance?
A: Coverage varies by provider and treatment type. Our team can review your options during a consultation.
Q: Is regenerative medicine safe?
A: Yes. Regenerative treatments use cells from your own body, which minimizes rejection risk and avoids the recovery time associated with surgery.
Q: How long does it take to see results from regenerative medicine?
A: Most patients begin to notice results within approximately two months of treatment. Healing time varies by individual, and recovery is generally slower in older patients, so your provider will give you a timeline specific to your case during your evaluation.
