Posted on 11/20/2022 8:15:58 PM PST by ConservativeMind
Applying regenerative medicine to a common shoulder surgery could have an impact on the need for follow-up revision surgery in some patients, according to a study.
The analysis identified patients who had a regenerative intervention added to augment rotator cuff repair surgery. The data indicated that patients who opted for bone marrow aspirate concentrate at the time of surgery were less likely to need a second surgery.
"The data we analyzed suggested a nearly threefold reduction in revision surgery in patients who received bone marrow aspirate concentrate, compared to those who did not," says Bradley Schoch, M.D.
Regenerative medicine is an emerging field that is seeking new biotherapeutics to restore damaged cells, tissues and organs. One area of focus is on biologics that use sources from the human body—cells, blood, enzymes, tissues, genes or genetically engineered cells—for use in medicines.
Preclinical research suggests potential benefits of orthobiologics, such as bone marrow aspirate concentrate, for healing damaged tendons. A few clinical trials have been conducted to try to establish scientific evidence of healing in humans. However, insurance considers orthobiologics to be experimental and does not reimburse for these procedures.
"Our results suggest patients undergoing rotator cuff repair surgery may benefit from the addition of bone marrow aspirate cells to surgically repair tissue," says Christopher Camp, M.D.
The study team also analyzed the results of 646 patients who chose platelet-rich plasma at the time of rotator cuff repair surgery and found no measurable difference, compared to patients with no regenerative interventions. Platelet-rich plasma, also known as PRP, is an orthobiologic procedure in which platelets containing growth factors and healing potential are spun from blood and given back to the patient at the point of injury. Platelet-rich plasma has shown potential to ease other conditions, such as knee arthritis.
(Excerpt) Read more at medicalxpress.com ...
The entire medical industry ignores the use of directed energy therapies to allow the body to heal and regenerate itself. Cold laser therapy and diathermy treatments are long proven to improve healing and reduce healing times from surgeries and injuries. They also reduce pain and inflammation at the same time.
But see, they would shorten therapy times, and cut down on billable hours and prescription painkillers, so, they don’t do it.
As always, you’re threads are appreciated.
3X fewer? No, there is no such thing as a multiple describing a reduction unless you are using decimals.
1/3 as much.
We are becoming innumerate as well as illiterate thanks to the public screwls.
Nothing personal, just having a moment.
I know, but that is how it is stated in the article.
“Platelet rich plasma is used alongside prolotherapy,”
I have gotten prolo for mt knees. What have you gotten? Nothing
Did that help your knees?
Like! You know what the deal is for MD grads these days. Fumble around and plays the HMO clown__________________
I had to see my 69 years old dentist the other day to get a gold crown cemented back on. 100 dollars next time i will buy some ultra dental glue online
Not gonna say unless you have a knee problem. I am not here for for alt health tourists. Though some time I am.
Not gonna say unless you have a knee problem. I am not here for for alt health tourists. Though some time I am.
Tell Dr. Butcher...
https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/treatment/helping-fractures-heal-orthobiologics/
Scroll down for the bit on stem cells and stem cell donors.
FYI.
I actually thought about him/her when I read that.
My gawd, what an awful time those years were...
At least you ended up with she-who-must-be-in-charge...
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.