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Regenerative Medicine Specialist

Western Orthopaedics, P.C. Our Services Regenerative Medicine

Western Orthopaedics, P.C.

Orthopedic Surgeons & Sports Medicine located in Denver, CO & Arvada, CO

If you have a muscle, bone, or joint injury, regenerative medicine is a holistic way to help your body heal naturally and avoid addictive pain medicine or invasive surgery. At Western Orthopaedics, P.C., in Denver, Colorado, experienced orthopaedic specialists offer stem cell and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections to stimulate your body’s natural healing response. Schedule a regenerative medicine consultation with Western Orthopaedics, P.C., over the phone or request online to learn more.

Regenerative Medicine Q & A

What is regenerative medicine?

Regenerative medicine at Western Orthopaedics, P.C., is an innovative, natural treatment for injuries and chronic pain. Your orthopaedic specialist injects special cells into injured areas of your body to accelerate healing and relieve pain naturally, to help you avoid addictive medicines and surgery. Stem cells stimulate your body’s ability to generate new tissues and heal itself.

Where do stem cells come from?

Stem cells, which can replicate into just about any other type of cell within your body, are often sourced from:

  • Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) 
  • Bone marrow
  • Fat 
  • Donated placental or umbilical cord tissue

Your doctor can harvest stem cells from your blood or other areas of your body, or use donated stem cells from a lab.

For what is regenerative medicine used?

Your orthopaedic specialist might use regenerative medicine to treat the following injuries or diseases.

  • Meniscus tears
  • Knee arthritis
  • Shoulder arthritis
  • Tennis elbow
  • Golfer’s elbow
  • Rotator cuff injuries
  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Achilles tendonitis

Your doctor lets you know if you’re a good candidate for regenerative medicine after examining the site of an injury or pain. 

They review your symptoms and medical history, and might use blood tests, X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, or other imaging procedures to determine if regenerative medicine is right for you.

What should I expect during the procedure?

There are several ways to implement regenerative medicine at Western Orthopaedics, P.C. Your doctor might first harvest stem cells from your bone marrow, fat, or blood. In the case of PRP injections, they spin a sample of blood in a centrifuge to extract platelet-rich plasma from the rest of your blood.

Once they harvest stem cells from your body or source them from donated tissue from a lab, your orthopaedic specialist injects the cells into your body at the site of pain or an injury. They might recommend multiple treatments to help you achieve desirable results. As cells regenerate into new tissues, you notice improvements in pain and enhanced healing.

Don’t settle for taking harsh medicines or undergoing surgery before finding out if you’re a candidate for minimally invasive regenerative medicine. Schedule an appointment with Western Orthopaedics, P.C., over the phone, or request one online today.