Regenerative medicine
Key takeaways
- Regenerative medicine therapies, such as stem cells and platelet-rich plasma (PRP), support tissue repair and reduce inflammation to help your body heal
- These minimally invasive treatments may be a nonsurgical option for joint pain, arthritis, tendon injuries, and other musculoskeletal conditions
- Our team provides advanced, image-guided care to help you move comfortably and get back to your routine
Summary
Regenerative medicine offers a nonsurgical way to relieve chronic pain and support healing after injury. Find a wide range of biologic therapies at Montage Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Monterey.
Help your body heal itself with biologic therapies at Montage Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. Regenerative medicine uses advanced, minimally invasive treatments to regrow, repair, or replace damaged cells and tissues. If you’re dealing with pain or recovering from injury, surgery may not be your only option. These therapies can help you feel comfortable in your body again.
What is regenerative medicine?
Regenerative medicine is a way to restore function by working with your body’s natural healing processes. Biologic therapies, such as stem cells and platelet-rich plasma, help repair damaged tissue, reduce inflammation, and improve movement.
Our specialists use precise imaging to deliver regenerative medicine therapies safely and effectively. For some people, this approach may offer relief from pain without surgery.
Conditions we treat
Regenerative medicine targets areas of your body that may not heal well on their own. These include joints, the spine, and soft tissues like cartilage and tendons. We often recommend biologic therapies for:
- Degenerative disc disease and disc tears
- Fractures that aren’t healing properly
- Ligament sprains or tears, such as ACL and MCL tears
- Meniscus and labral tears
- Muscle strains
- Nerve inflammation
- Osteoarthritis and joint pain
- Plantar fasciitis
- Tendonitis and tendon tears
Treatment options
Our team will help you decide if regenerative medicine is right for your symptoms, health history, and goals. We’ll talk through insurance coverage and what to expect during treatment.
D50 (Dextrose 50%) injections
D50 injections use a concentrated dextrose solution to reduce pain and irritation in certain nerves and soft tissues. This therapy can support tissue healing as part of a nonsurgical care plan.
Ganglion nerve block
Sometimes, nerves become overactive or fail to function properly. A ganglion nerve block (GNB) interrupts pain signals from these nerve clusters. We use this targeted injection to relieve chronic (long-term) neck, facial, or other nerve-related pain.
Image-guided joint injections
We perform precise, ultrasound- or fluoroscopy-guided joint injections for arthritis, bursitis, tendonitis, and spine-related pain. The joint injections we offer include:
- Corticosteroid injections
- Hyaluronic acid (gel) injections
- Targeted treatments for the shoulders, knees, hips, elbows, wrists, ankles, and spine
Knee cartilage treatment
We offer matrix-induced autologous chondrocyte implantation (MACI) to treat knee cartilage damage. A surgeon takes cartilage cells from your joint and grows them in a lab. Then, they place the new cartilage into your knee. You can walk with less pain and greater freedom of movement.
Microvascular tissue graft injection
Microvascular tissue graft injection (mVASC) is an advanced regenerative medicine therapy. Blood vessel tissue, rich in natural growth factors and proteins, increases blood flow and reduces inflammation. We use it to support healing in damaged joints, tendons, and soft tissues. mVASC is a good option for patients seeking nonsurgical solutions for pain or injury.
Platelet-rich plasma injections
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections use components of your own blood to promote healing. Platelets are substances that help repair damaged tissue, but poor blood flow can slow this process. During a PRP injection, we draw a small blood sample to concentrate the platelets. Then, we inject them into the injured area under imaging guidance.
Prolotherapy injections
Prolotherapy injections stimulate the body’s natural healing response to strengthen ligaments, tendons, and joints. This treatment may help with chronic musculoskeletal pain, joint instability, and tendon injuries.
Stem cell therapy
Stem cells are specialized cells that develop into different types of mature cells. In stem cell therapy, we take these cells from your body’s fat or bone marrow. Then we process and inject them into the damaged area using imaging guidance. Stem cells support healing in joints and other tissues affected by injury or aging.
Trigger point injections
Trigger point injections relieve muscle knots (trigger points) that cause localized or radiating pain, also known as myofascial pain. These injections work by relaxing tense muscle bands and reducing inflammation. You may find it easier to move with less discomfort.
People also ask
Who is a good candidate for regenerative medicine?
Regenerative medicine may be a good option if you have ongoing pain that hasn’t improved with rest, physical therapy, or other treatments. We often recommend it for people looking to avoid or delay surgery. Your provider will review your condition and health goals to determine if it’s right for you.
How long does it take to see results from treatments?
Results can vary based on the type of treatment and your condition. Some people notice improvement right away. Others see gradual changes over several weeks or months as the body heals. Your care team will let you know what to expect before you begin treatment.
How does regenerative medicine compare to surgery?
We perform most regenerative medicine procedures in an outpatient setting. Treatments are quick, and recovery is minimal compared to surgery. You may have some soreness, but many people soon return to normal activities with guidance from their care team.
