Regenerative Medicine

Regenerative Medicine for Sports Injuries

Peer-Reviewed Article

When a sports injury is unlikely to heal with traditional nonsurgical treatments, such as rest and physical therapy, a doctor may suggest regenerative medicine.

Injection of PRP therapy into the knee joint.

Overview

Are PRP Injections Effective?

PRP injection being injected into a knee joint

Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection Procedure

Types of Regenerative Medicine for Sports Injuries

All PRP Treatments Are Not the Same

Who Is a Candidate for Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy?

Is It Safe to Treat Sports Injuries with Stem Cells?

Platelet-rich plasma therapy showing the combination of platelet poor plasma, platelet rich plasma, and red blood cells.

PRP Therapy for Chronic Tendon Injuries

Doctor and patient having a discussion in an office.

Choosing a PRP Therapy Doctor

Hands holding a test tube with separated blood

Does Stem Cell Therapy Work?

Regenerative Medicine for Sports Injuries

Needle being injected into a bottle of clear liquid

Pros and Cons of Using PRP for Tendon Injuries

Stem Cell Therapy for Sports Injuries

PRP injection being injected into an elbow joint.

Whether to Choose Regenerative Medicine Treatment