Orthobiologics

Orthobiologics are natural substances—often derived from your own body—that help accelerate healing in musculoskeletal injuries.

These treatments work by enhancing the body’s ability to repair damaged tissue, making them an effective option for patients seeking:

• Non-surgical orthopedic care
• Regenerative pain relief
• Improved joint and tendon function
• Long-term recovery support

Orthobiologics are commonly used in sports medicine, arthritis care, and chronic tendon injury treatment.

Healing requires more than rest alone. The body depends on biological signals—such as growth factors and regenerative cells—to repair injured tissue.

Orthobiologic therapies introduce or concentrate these healing elements at the site of injury to help:

• Reduce inflammation
• Stimulate tissue repair
• Strengthen damaged tendons and ligaments
• Improve joint function over time

Many treatments are performed using ultrasound guidance to ensure accurate placement and optimal results.

Mercer-Bucks Orthopedics offers several popular regenerative medicine options.

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections
PRP therapy uses a concentrated portion of your own blood platelets to promote healing. Platelets contain growth factors that support tissue regeneration and recovery.

During PRP treatment, your provider:

• Draws a small sample of blood
• Spins it in a centrifuge to concentrate the platelets
• Injects the PRP directly into the injured area using ultrasound guidance

PRP injections are commonly used to treat:

• Achilles tendon injuries
• Plantar fasciitis
• Tennis or golfer’s elbow
• Rotator cuff tendonitis
• Hamstring or gluteal tendon pain
• Peroneal tendon conditions

PRP is widely used for both chronic tendon injuries and sports-related overuse conditions.

Prolotherapy
Prolotherapy is a regenerative injection treatment designed to strengthen weakened ligaments, tendons, and joints.

A dextrose-based solution is injected into the affected area to stimulate a controlled inflammatory response, which encourages the body to rebuild and stabilize tissue.

Prolotherapy may help with:

• Arthritis-related joint pain
• Chronic knee or back pain
• Tennis elbow
• Shoulder instability
• Rotator cuff irritation
• Foot and ankle ligament injuries

This treatment is often recommended when pain is caused by joint or connective tissue weakness.

Stem Cell-Based Therapy
Stem cells are foundational cells that can develop into specialized tissue, making them valuable in orthopedic regeneration.

Stem cell-based treatments may support healing in degenerative or damaged tissue, especially when other conservative options have not provided relief.

These therapies may be used for:

• Osteoarthritis
• Cartilage defects
• Meniscus tears
• Tendinopathies
• Degenerative disc disease
• Osteonecrosis or avascular necrosis
• Non-healing fractures

Stem cells are typically harvested from your own bone marrow or fat tissue and then injected into the targeted area.

Important note: These procedures are FDA-cleared but not FDA-approved, and may not be covered by insurance.

Orthobiologic and regenerative medicine treatments may be effective for a wide range of orthopedic conditions, including:

• Osteoarthritis
• Tendonitis and chronic tendon injuries
• Rotator cuff damage
• Ligament sprains or instability
• Back and neck pain
• Muscle strains
• Joint pain in the knee, shoulder, hip, or ankle
• Sports-related overuse injuries

These therapies offer a safe, minimally invasive alternative for patients looking to avoid surgery and improve long-term function.