Regenerative Medicine

If you're looking for a more natural approach to treating chronic pain, regenerative medicine therapies at Advanced Interventional Pain Consultants may be the solution. Dr. Jaime Robledo and his team offer personalized care plans featuring platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections and other biologic therapies that may stimulate your body's natural healing — so you can enjoy a pain-free, active life. Call our Katy, Texas office or request an appointment online today.

What is regenerative medicine?

Regenerative medicine is an alternative treatment that uses biologics from living organisms — such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) — that your body produces naturally to promote healing from the inside out.

PRP is found in your bloodstream and is responsible for the growth of new cells. BMAC is available in bone marrow tissue and has the unique ability to regenerate into any type of cell, including soft tissue and nerve cells.

Regenerative medicine can help stimulate your body's healing abilities so you can recover from injuries and degenerative diseases faster and more efficiently. Advanced Interventional Pain Consultants provide personalized regenerative medicine therapies for adults with chronic pain conditions.

Am I a candidate for regenerative medicine?

You might be a candidate for regenerative medicine if you have persistent pain from musculoskeletal conditions such as muscle tears, tendonitis, osteoarthritis, ruptured tendons, or ligament sprains.

Most candidates have tried other conventional therapies before turning to these treatments. The team at Advanced Interventional Pain Consultants offers comprehensive health evaluations to identify the cause of your pain and determine if regenerative therapy is appropriate.

If you're a candidate for PRP therapy, your provider draws a sample of your blood and separates platelets from other materials, then injects the highly concentrated plasma into injured soft tissue to stimulate your natural healing processes.

Accessing BMAC involves a procedure to remove a sample of bone marrow using a hollow needle. The team prepares the sample before reinjecting it into damaged soft tissue or bone.

How long does it take to see results?

Regenerative medicine therapies won't provide immediate results because it takes time for new cells to grow. As healthy cells replace those damaged by injury or disease, you should experience a noticeable reduction in pain and better mobility — usually within a month of starting treatment. Some conditions require a series of regenerative treatments to effectively manage pain.

Ideally, regenerative medicine heals the source of your pain so you can reduce your reliance on medications. PRP therapy and other regenerative treatments can also reduce inflammation throughout your body, preventing recurrent pain and other complications.

Call Advanced Interventional Pain Consultants to learn more about regenerative medicine, or request an appointment online today.