Category: Ortho Biologics

Let’s continue our discussion of ortho biologics. The last article focused on the background and an in-depth look at platelet rich plasma (PRP). We will now focus on adipose derived cells (ADSC), bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC), Wharton’s jelly (umbilical cord tissue), and amniotic fluid. All these interventions have gained popularity and are widely discussed...

Orthopedic biologics are a hot topic in the world of musculoskeletal medicine and orthopedics. It will be a roughly 45-billion-dollar industry by 2021. There is a lot of misinformation and false claims being made about these therapies. Various stem cell clinics have popped up, charging exorbitant amounts of money. They are also making unfounded claims...