Our Approach · The Field
Regenerative orthopedics, explained.
A modern branch of orthopedics that uses your body’s own biology — platelets, marrow-derived cells and energy-based therapy — to repair joints, tendons and discs instead of replacing or simply masking them.
Repair, not replace.
For decades, orthopedic medicine offered two paths: manage pain with medication, or replace the joint with surgery. Regenerative orthopedics — also called orthobiologics or interventional regenerative medicine — opens a third path between them.
Instead of removing or replacing damaged tissue, it stimulates the body to heal it. Concentrated platelets and marrow-derived cells deliver the growth signals tissue needs to repair; energy-based therapies like shockwave reopen stalled healing pathways. Delivered with imaging precision, these tools can restore function for the right candidate — without an operating room.
Why it matters
A real alternative for the wide middle ground.
Most joint and tendon pain isn’t severe enough for surgery, but is too real to ignore. Regenerative orthopedics exists precisely for that gap.
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The tools of regenerative orthopedics
Each has a distinct role. The skill is in choosing and sequencing them for your specific injury.
PRP Therapy
Concentrated platelets release growth factors that kick-start tissue repair.
Learn moreBone Marrow Concentrate (BMAC)
Marrow-derived cells for more advanced cartilage and joint cases.
Learn moreCell-Based Therapy
Autologous, point-of-care cell therapy for the right candidate.
Learn moreShockwave Therapy
Acoustic energy that drives blood flow and tendon remodeling.
Learn moreEMTT
Deep-tissue magnetic therapy that amplifies a combined protocol.
Learn moreSpinal Disc Treatment
Image-guided, non-surgical options for disc-related pain.
Learn moreHow we practice it
Regenerative orthopedics, done right.
- Accurate diagnosis before any treatment is recommended
- Every procedure guided by real-time imaging
- Autologous biology — your own platelets and cells
- Therapies combined and sequenced, not sold à la carte
- Conservative, evidence-led claims — no hype
- A surgeon on the team for honest escalation when needed
Regenerative orthopedics, answered
Is regenerative orthopedics proven?
Orthobiologic and energy-based therapies have a growing body of evidence, particularly for tendon conditions and mild-to-moderate joint arthritis. We apply them where the evidence and the diagnosis support it — and explain the realistic outlook honestly. See our research overview.
Who is a good candidate?
Active adults with tendon, ligament and early-to-moderate joint conditions who want to repair tissue rather than mask pain or undergo surgery. An evaluation gives you a clear, honest answer.
How is this different from surgery?
It’s non-surgical and same-day, performed in-office under local anesthetic with minimal downtime — and it works with your biology rather than removing or replacing tissue.
See whether regenerative orthopedics can help you.
Book a concierge evaluation in San Francisco or Palo Alto.