Orthobiologics and Steroid Injection Alternatives for Tendinitis and Arthritis (and why we recommend caution)

Orthobiologics belong to a relatively new branch of medicine called Regenerative Medicine. They are therapies developed from natural (biologic) substances, including cells and tissues, nucleic acids, proteins and sugars. Orthobiologics are promoted as a way to relieve pain and promote healing, either after an injury or post-surgery. However, while the concept is a good one…