Biologics News

The role of biologics, such as PRP, in treating elbow injuries of overhead athletes shows potential, but the evidence is still early stage.

A single injection of intratendinous platelet-rich plasma did not reduce Achilles tendon dysfunction at 6 months compared with sham injection, according to published results.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Mobilized platelet-rich plasma produced a similar quantity of cells as concentrated bone marrow aspirate, according to a presenter.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Surgeons have a lot to learn about how extracellular matrix patches work to heal rotator cuff tears and how the environment into which these will be placed impact patch performance, a presenter said, here.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A presenter, here, suggested ways that orthopedic surgeons can avoid being scrutinized by the FDA for orthobiologics use.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Stem cells can successfully be isolated from synovial fluid in knees with acute ACL tears or osteoarthritis at the point of care using devices designed for platelet-rich plasma processing, according to study results.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Subchondral bone lesions can usually be managed nonoperatively. However, once collapse occurs, biologic options or knee replacement should be considered, a presenter said.

Improvements in articular cartilage thickness among patients with knee osteoarthritis who received sprifermin, versus placebo, during the FORWARD trial were maintained over a 3.5- to 4-year follow-up period, according to data.

WAILEA, Hawaii — Use of acute cartilage autograft may provide a single-stage, low cost and low risk procedure for treatment of osteochondral lesions of the talus, according to a presenter at Orthopedics Today Hawaii.

WAILEA, Hawaii — With its anti-inflammatory properties, regular use of regenerative medicine in orthopedics looks promising, according to a speaker at Orthopedics Today Hawaii 2021, here.