So how do orthobiologics compare to traditional treatments for common conditions or injuries? To answer that question it’s often helpful to look at some examples, in this instance a typical scenario involving a 45-year-old male patient named John who was suffering from tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis).

One question that often comes up in discussions about orthobiologic treatments is: what is the track record of these treatments? Are they a new thing? Are they experimental?

Musculoskeletal pain is something that a great number of people experience, and for that reason is an ongoing area of interest for many of my patients. A frequent question is: what’s the most effective treatment for my particular pain issue and how long will it last?

Many of my patients ask me about orthobiologic therapies. Most have heard about these innovative treatments, but few know much about them…