Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common degenerative disorder affecting joint cartilage, underlying bone and is characterised by chronic structural and functional degeneration of a joint. OA does attempts to repair damaged joints, but chronic levels of inflammation affects this cycle, and chronic progressive tissue degradation results. More recently, OA has been defined as a multifactorial, complex disorder, which includes genetics, aging, obesity, biomechanics, joint laxity and mala

PAST, CURRENT AND FUTURE INTERVENTIONAL ORTHOBIOLOGICS TECHNIQUES AND HOW THEY RELATE TO REGENERATIVE REHABILITATION Interventional orthobiologic techniques should be appropriately coupled with the correct rehabilitation protocols that facilitate the bodies natural healing mechanisms. This, via corrective function following on from orthobiologic injections. The regenerative rehabilitation should be associated with mechanotherapy. Mechanotherapy refers to the therapeutic prope

Here, Mr. Adam Whatley MSc, shares his insight into the future of platelet rich plasma (PRP) and stem cell treatments in sports medicine and injury care. Development for platelet-rich plasma and stem cell therapies in sports injury care This is a huge industry but there is still a significant lack of understanding as to how these biologic treatment interventions are effective in sports medicine. Up until recently there has been a mixed opinion on good quality and level of evi

Biologics or orthobiologics are used in treatment to enhance tissue healing by stimulating the recovery processes for restoration of local tissue in addition to improving symptoms related to many conditions within orthopaedic and musculoskeletal health care. The most popular biological treatment modalities currently used in clinical practice include hyaluronic acid, growth factors therapy (PRF), platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and bone marrow aspirate concentrate. These treatment

Arthritis occurs from the damage or slow degradation of our joint cartilage. Cartilage is the strong rubbery tissue that covers bones as they meet at joints. It acts as a cushion between, adding protecting against shock absorption and allowing our joints function optimally. When our joints become damaged it can cause severe pain and inflammation, which often leads to impaired function. This type of cartilage damage occurs most commonly in the knee, but other joints can also b