Regenerative Orthopedics
Healing With the Body’s Own Tools—for Life!
Many modern medical procedures were the stuff of science fiction in previous generations, now come to life. SRO’s Regenerative Orthopedics services are among those now well-documented technologies that hold the possibility of healing injuries and other conditions without the need for surgery or other techniques.
Regenerative orthopedics uses a variety of cutting-edge technologies to stimulate and then accelerate the body’s capacity for healing. Treatments are provided in SRO offices, avoiding hospitalization and requiring minimal recovery time.
Regenerative Services Include:
The specific therapy recommended for any given patient depends on their age, general health and the nature and severity of their presenting condition. The relative chances of a successful outcome also vary with those factors, but in many cases, significantly reduced pain and increased function can last for years.
Common Conditions for Regenerative Therapy
Platelet-rich-plasma therapy uses a patient’s own platelets, which are a small fragment of blood cells that help in clotting and contain over 300 active growth factors, including various hormones to simulate cells and promote their recovery.
An added benefit of PRP is that patients face less risk of infection or allergic reaction, as the platelets are taken from their own blood and separated from the original sample by a process known as centrifugation. The process enhances the plasma, which is then reinjected at the injury site. This fact combined with the procedure being quite brief and not requiring general anesthesia usually makes for quicker recovery time and stands as a viable option for patients for whom standard treatments have proven ineffective.
PRP treatments are available from many SRO surgeons. Patients also benefit from our in-house diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation, and sports injury prevention services, as well as advanced surgical treatments in joint replacement, sports medicine, spine care, trauma care, hand, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow and general orthopedic surgery.
In stem cell therapy, physicians use cells grown in a lab which are then manipulated to form specialized cells for injection into an injury site, where they form brand new cells capable of rehabilitating the area—often much faster and more effectively than the patient’s damaged cells could accomplish.
To learn more or to make an appointment with a regenerative orthopedic specialist, call 707-546-1922 x1 .
Meet the SRO Regenerative Medicine Team
Michael J. McDermott, M.D.
Dr. Michael McDermott is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, with long experience in general orthopedic surgery. His career has spanned patients ranging from adolescent, high school, college, professional and Olympic athletes through middle-aged recreational enthusiasts to seniors seeking relief from osteoarthritis. A co-director of the Sports Medicine Center at SRO, his practice emphasizes complex reconstruction and minimally invasive procedures for the knee… Learn More …
Gary A. Stein, M.D.
Dr. Gary Stein is a board-certified specialist in orthopedic surgery, adult reconstructive surgery, sports medicine, and back care. A pioneer in developing minimally invasive techniques for hip and knee replacement surgery, he is co-director of the Sports Medicine Center at SRO and a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Learn More …
Dominic J. Mintalucci, M.D.
Dr. Mintalucci directs the Hand Center at SRO, has published multiple articles on highly specialized hand surgery topics, has authored a textbook chapter, conducted research and presented his findings at multiple professional conferences. He has practiced and taught the most advanced and specialized surgical techniques, including arthroscopic, mini-open, and percutaneous approaches that minimize incisions, reduce post-surgical pain and promote faster healing. Learn More …
