What are Sports Orthobiologics?
Orthobiologics, a type of regenerative medicine, seeks to use cells naturally found in your body to treat various injuries and ease pain. Our team at Ohio State Sports Medicine has been refining the use of orthobiologics through clinical trials for use in many types of musculoskeletal injuries.
Orthobiologics provides a large dose of anti-inflammatory proteins that attempt to treat your injury through your body’s natural healing process.
Our goal is to remove the aches and pains that are interfering with your life. We want to see you stay active, achieve your goals and maximize your quality of life.
What are the services offered?
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center offers a number of orthobiologics options:
- Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) – Our PRP procedure isolates platelets that contain proteins that reduce inflammation and stimulate healing. Our team adjusts the cell content, platelet concentration and volumes specific to each patient.
- Microfragmented adipose tissue (MFAT) – This uses cells that are found in abdominal fat to help cushion and support tissue.
- Bone marrow concentrate (BMC) – Bone marrow is concentrated to create a solution rich in healing cells and anti-inflammatory proteins.
Who is a candidate for sports orthobiologics?
Our Sports Medicine physicians will evaluate your condition and medical history to determine if orthobiologics might work for you, and which type is the best option.
Orthobiologics treatments are an out-of-pocket expense not covered by insurance companies.
Whether or not you’re a candidate for orthobiologics will depend on many factors related to your personal health. You will work with your entire medical team to determine if these treatments are suitable for you.
What are the benefits of sports orthobiologics?
There are several potential benefits to orthobiologics, including:
- Reduced pain and inflammation
- May reduce healing time from injury
- Alternative to surgery and minimally invasive
- Natural approach using your body’s own cells
How to make an appointment
To make an appointment or learn more, contact us at 614-293-3600 or schedule online with one of our team members listed below.
Returning to activity
After each procedure, you may need to limit activity for a short time. Your doctor will create an individualized return-to-activity plan for you. Most of our patients resume their sport and exercise program quickly after their procedure. Treatment benefits are typically seen in the first one to three months.
Why choose Ohio State Sports Medicine for orthobiologics procedures?
Leading advancements: As part of a leading academic medical center, Ohio State Sports Medicine has been involved in multiple clinical trials. We work hard on clinical research to bring you the best possible treatment for the best possible outcome.
Expert care: Our model of care is more than just an injection – we’re working to improve every aspect of your joint, tendon and muscle health. Our team comprehensively assesses all aspects of your health to improve your quality of life.
How orthobiologics, a regenerative medicine, uses the body’s own cells to promote healing
Dr. Baria and Dr. Luke explain how orthobiologics, including PRP, uses the body’s own cells to promote healing for injuries.
PRP treatment helps dog agility trainer thrive after knee injury
Pain from a knee injury brought AKC dog trainer Kim Quinn to Ohio State for help. Thanks platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, Kim regained strength and went on to compete at the American Kennel Club National Agility Championships.
Sports orthobiologics leadership
Michael Baria, MD, MBA, serves as director of Ohio State’s Sports Orthobiologics Program and specializes in sports medicine and physical medicine and rehabilitation.
Dr. Baria’s medical discoveries have led to dozens of publications, and his current research examines multiple angles of treatment for osteoarthritis and musculoskeletal injuries. His clinical and research interests focus on restoring health to injured tissue, with the goal of stopping the joint damage process.
As a former collegiate wrestler who’s undergone multiple knee surgeries, Dr. Baria is passionate about helping athletes and active individuals ward off the effects of old injuries and combat the effects of time on injured joints.
