Orthopedic Biologic Treatments Q&A

How do Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC) stem cells and FlōGraft® (amniotic fluid-derived allograft) accelerate the healing process?

When your body is injured, it initiates a healing response that includes rebuilding tissue.  This healing response requires many biologic factors including growth factors and cells. Growth factors are small signaling proteins that help the body initiate and control the healing process. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) are specific cells to the musculoskeletal system, which are able to differentiate into different tissue types such as bone, muscle, ligament and tendon. By providing these growth factors or cells to the injured site, physicians may be able to decrease or modulate inflammation, improve or accelerate healing and allow for pain relief or accelerated recovery.

Have questions about orthopedic biologic treatments? Dr. Brian Waterman, based in Winston-Salem, Greensboro, and High Point, North Carolina, offers expert guidance to help you understand your treatment options. Contact his office today for a personalized consultation.