Regenerative medicine uses your body's own biologic cells and growth factors to help support the natural healing process. These treatments are designed to complement—not replace—the body's ability to repair injured tissue.

At Specialty Orthopedic Group, we offer several regenerative medicine options that can be considered for tendon injuries, ligament injuries, cartilage conditions, arthritis, and certain sports-related injuries.

Not every patient is a candidate, and not every injury responds the same way. After reviewing your history, physical examination, and imaging, we'll discuss whether regenerative medicine may be an appropriate treatment option for you.

Regenerative Medicine Solutions

  • PRP, Injection, Regenerative Medicine Solutions

    Leukocyte-Poor PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma)

    Leukocyte-poor PRP is created by drawing a small sample of your blood and concentrating the platelets while minimizing the number of white blood cells.

    Platelets naturally contain growth factors that help support tissue healing. By reducing white blood cells, this preparation may help decrease inflammation while still delivering healing proteins where they're needed.

    Common Conditions Treated

    • Mild to moderate arthritis

    • Cartilage injuries

    • Joint pain

    • Certain tendon conditions

    • Sports injuries

    Benefits

    • Uses your own blood

    • Office-based procedure

    • Minimal downtime

    • Lower inflammatory response

    • May help reduce pain and improve function

  • Leukocyte-Rich PRP

    Leukocyte-rich PRP also uses your own blood but contains a higher concentration of white blood cells in addition to concentrated platelets.

    Because white blood cells play an important role in the inflammatory phase of healing, this preparation may be beneficial for certain tendon and ligament injuries where stimulating a healing response is desired.

    Common Conditions Treated

    • Partial tendon tears

    • Chronic tendinopathy

    • Tennis elbow

    • Golfer's elbow

    • Achilles tendinopathy

    • Patellar tendon injuries

    • Ligament injuries

    Benefits

    • Higher concentration of platelets

    • Increased biologic signaling

    • Often used for chronic tendon injuries

    • May encourage tissue remodeling

  • Angel PRP

    Angel is an advanced PRP processing system that allows us to customize the biologic preparation based on the condition we're treating.

    Unlike standard PRP systems, Angel allows us to adjust:

    • Platelet concentration

    • White blood cell concentration

    • Plasma volume

    This flexibility allows treatment to be tailored to the patient's specific injury rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.

    Why This Matters

    Different injuries respond differently to biologic treatments. The ability to customize the PRP preparation helps us choose the most appropriate biologic profile for each patient.

  • Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC)

    Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC) is a regenerative medicine treatment created from your own bone marrow.

    Bone marrow contains a rich mixture of biologic cells, including progenitor cells, platelets, growth factors, and signaling molecules that may help support tissue healing and repair.

    The bone marrow is typically harvested from the pelvis, processed into a concentrated solution, and then injected into the area being treated.

    Common Conditions Treated

    • Cartilage injuries

    • Bone defects

    • Osteoarthritis

    • Complex tendon or ligament injuries

    • Certain revision procedures

    Benefits

    • Uses your body's own biologic cells

    • High concentration of healing factors

    • Can be combined with other biologic treatments in select cases

    • May support tissue healing in complex injuries

Which Regenerative Medicine Treatment Is Right for Me?

There is no single regenerative medicine treatment that's best for every patient.

Choosing the right option depends on several factors, including:

  • Your diagnosis

  • Your age

  • Activity level

  • Imaging findings

  • Severity of the injury

  • Previous treatments

  • Personal goals

Our philosophy is simple: we don't choose the treatment first—we evaluate the patient first. Every recommendation is individualized to give you the best opportunity for recovery.

Treatment

Source


BMAC

Bone marrow

Typical Setting

Best For


Leukocyte-Poor PRP

Blood

Joint pain, arthritis, cartilage

Clinic


Leukocyte-Rich PRP

Blood

Tendons & ligaments

Clinic


Angel PRP

Customized blood concentrate

Tailored biologic treatment based on injury

Clinic


Complex injuries, cartilage, revision cases

Procedure room / OR