REGENERATIVE MEDICINE
REGENERATIVE MEDICINE
Regenerative Medicine in Staten Island, NY
Interventional orthopedics, a type of regenerative medicine, helps individuals heal from orthopedic injuries that would otherwise require surgical intervention. Interventional orthopedic procedures are minimally invasive and require very little downtime.
Interventional medicine uses image guidance to deliver active biologics like PRP, adipose, and BMAC to injured areas. The precise delivery of these biologics can induce tissue repair and pain reduction in the affected area.
Rosebank Sports Medicine & Therapy's Dr. Menkin is skilled in performing these cutting edge procedures and has a cohort of grateful patients who have experienced excellent results.
What is Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)?
Platelet rich plasma is a platelet concentration in a plasma suspension that is derived from a patient's own body. These concentrations are 4 to 8 times above peripheral blood levels and contain a plethora of growth factors and bioactive mediator molecules.
Once platelet rich plasma is activated, it transforms into a fibrin scaffold, eluding growth factors, cytokines, chemokines, cell adhesion molecules, acute phase porteins and proteins related to lipid metabolism. This biodegradable substance provides a matrix-like structure and sends signals to the body for cell proliferation, differentiation and migration to the injured tissue.
Clinical Recommendations for Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy:
- Hamstring tears and tendinitis
- Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow)
- Achilles tendinitis
- Osteoarthritis (knee, hip, shoulder)
- Muscle injury
- Rotator cuff tears and tendinitis
- Low back pain
- Ankle sprains
- Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries
- Meniscal injuries
- Wound healing
- Bone healing