Ortho=Referring to the musculoskeletal system
Biologic=Substance obtained from a natural source. This can include human, animal, bacterial, etc.

“Regenerative Medicine” refers to procedures that use the body’s own innate mechanisms to heal a certain condition of the musculoskeletal system. This can include prolotherapy, autologous blood injections, platelet rich plasma, mesenchymal stem cell injections, etc.

The term “Regenerative” medicine is often used to market and often leads to false expectations. The therapies of Regenerative Medicine help aid in the bodies own ability to regenerate the healing process which may lead to regeneration of tissue BUT it also may not.

At this time, modern medicine does not have the capability to regenerate full thickness cartilage injuries using the bodies own innate healing mechanisms. Also, there are many factors that contribute to tissue healing and ultimately, the tissue being treated will not be “as good as new”….THOUGH, it may function as if there wasn’t an injury!

REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS are very important to Dr. Black. She will take time to discuss what the most likely outcome and hope for each therapy is. If she does not think a procedure will help you meet your goals, she will be honest with you!