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While tennis star <\/span>Rafael Nadal<\/span><\/a> has achieved what many athletes won\u2019t in a lifetime, he\u2019s also experienced a fair share of injuries \u2014 and treatments for said injuries. For instance, after a 2016 injury, he received <\/span>platelet-rich plasma therapy (PRP)<\/span><\/a>, a nonsurgical treatment that falls under the umbrella of <\/span>orthobiologic treatments<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Orthobiologic procedures use substances naturally found in your body, like plasma, to repair broken bones, torn ligaments and injured muscles more quickly. These treatments aren\u2019t just for elite competitors. <\/span>They\u2019re<\/span><\/a> becoming increasingly popular among recreational athletes and everyday patients seeking treatment for everything from arthritis to tennis elbow.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Currently, musculoskeletal diseases are rampant in adults \u2014 <\/span>around one in every two adults<\/a> experience them. And according to the <\/span>Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>osteoarthritis affects 32.5 million U.S. adults. That\u2019s a deep well of patients whose pain affects their everyday lives and recreational pursuits. Many medical providers<\/a> remain skeptical about the actual benefits of orthobiologic treatments. There’s no question that more research is needed in the area.<\/span><\/p>\n

But at the moment, based on early evidence, many medical experts have embraced them and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons says the treatments “have promise.”<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cOrthobiologics are largely the most exciting advancement of orthopedic surgery, particularly the sports medicine domain, of the last decade and the upcoming decade,\u201d says <\/span>Dr. Bryan Saltzman of OrthoCarolina<\/span><\/a>. \u201cWe have gotten so technically good at what we do as \u2018carpenters\u2019 of the body, but what we are still working to improve on is how to optimize a patient\u2019s biology and healing response.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

When Douglas Jantz, a 57-year-old Houstonian and tennis enthusiast, received his osteoarthritis diagnosis following surgery to repair a partial ACL tear, he was worried he\u2019d have to give up his favorite sport. After volleying cortisone shots and physical therapy for two years with no improvement, he eagerly agreed to PRP injections when his physician suggested them. Since 2018, he\u2019s received four treatments in each knee.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

After his first three injections, he felt well enough to rejoin his tennis league. \u201cI have lost a step, and I have learned to be careful not to try to turn sharply, but most days, I can play without feeling much pain,\u201d he says. He experiences some next-day pain, but adds, \u201cThis pain is no worse than what I typically would have experienced 20 years ago, prior to the injury.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Although there\u2019s no official tally of how many procedures orthopedic doctors perform a year, Colorado-based <\/span>Dr. Christopher J. Centeno<\/span><\/a> of the Centeno Schultz Clinic estimates them in the tens of thousands. Below we\u2019ve explained everything you need to know about them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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How do orthobiologics treat injuries?<\/h3>\n

Orthobiologics deploy the body\u2019s own healing systems, including anti-inflammatory mediators, growth factors and adult stem cells, to enhance recovery.\u00a0<\/span>These procedures qualify as <\/span>regenerative medicine<\/span><\/a> because they heal and repair, rather than mask symptoms like steroid shots, which have long been orthopedists\u2019 go-to nonsurgical solution.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What are the most common types?<\/h3>\n

The most common therapy is <\/span>platelet-rich plasma<\/span><\/a>. In this procedure, the patient\u2019s plasma is spun in a centrifuge to concentrate the platelets, and PRP is then injected at the injury site to trigger soft tissue revival. Orthopedic doctors can employ <\/span>PRP<\/span><\/a> as a stand-alone injection for ailments such as osteoarthritis, <\/span>tennis elbow or jumper\u2019s knee, and muscle, tendon and ligament injuries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Bone marrow aspirate concentrate<\/span><\/a> (BMAC) follows PRP in popularity. <\/span>Usually pulled from the pelvic bone, <\/span>BMAC can help decrease inflammation, and can be used to ease <\/span>rotator cuff <\/span><\/a>tears or conditions like <\/span>osteoarthritis<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why is this type of injury treatment growing in popularity?<\/h3>\n

With orthobiologics, some patients can skip the operating room entirely, especially when used in conjunction with physical therapy. \u201cThe lack of invasive surgery aligns with the patient\u2019s interest. No one wants to hear, \u2018I\u2019m going to amputate your joint and insert a prosthesis,\u2019\u201d Centeno says.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Although patients may have to wait to realize the treatments\u2019 full effects, orthobiologics can pay long-term dividends. \u201c<\/span>The response to injection in these pathologies is more delayed than a cortisone injection tends to be; I tell my patients it may be weeks before they see any effect,\u201d says Saltzman. \u201cBut the duration of relief can last for months to years, based on anecdotal experience and published studies on the topics.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

If <\/span>used in conjunction with surgery, the injections may reduce healing time, and patients experience lower failure rates and report better overall outcomes, Dr. Saltzman says. This improved recovery can get athletes back on the court or field faster, which is especially important when time is of the essence, he adds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Does insurance cover these treatments?<\/h3>\n

Many insurance companies still consider orthobiologic treatments experimental and most don’t cover them. (TriCare, which insures active-duty and retired military service members, recently <\/span>expanded coverage<\/span><\/a> to include platelet rich plasma.)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As the research is still growing surrounding these treatments, Doctors prescribe a hefty dose of homework prior to committing to a provider or a course of treatment. You may want to look for someone with a special certification in the therapies.<\/span> For instance, the Interventional Orthobiologics Foundation offers an American Medical Association\u2013approved <\/span>certification<\/span><\/a> in these regenerative treatments.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u201cIf it\u2019s too good to be true, it probably is \u2014 especially if it costs $10,000,\u201d <\/span>Centeno<\/span> says.<\/span><\/p>\n

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