At Charleston Sports Medicine, we combine traditional orthopedics with cutting-edge techniques. One of our specialties is regenerative medicine—a rapidly advancing field that harnesses the body’s natural ability to heal and repair itself.
What Is Regenerative Medicine?
Regenerative medicine repairs or regenerates damaged tissue and organs by stimulating the body’s own repair mechanisms through varying cell therapies. Instead of simply masking symptoms with medication or resorting to invasive surgery, regenerative treatments encourage the body to restore its own structure and function. This approach is particularly valuable in orthopedics and sports medicine, where joint, tendon, muscle, and ligament injuries are common.
Why Regenerative Medicine Matters
As people seek alternatives to surgery and long-term pain management, regenerative medicine offers a promising solution. It promotes faster recovery, reduces downtime, and minimizes the risks associated with surgical intervention. Whether you’re dealing with arthritis, tendon injuries, or cartilage damage, regenerative medicine provides an option that supports healing at the cellular level—often with minimal disruption to daily life.
Regenerative Specialties at Charleston Sports Medicine
We are a leader in regenerative therapies in the Lowcountry and offer several advanced regenerative options tailored to individual needs:
- Autologous Cell Therapy: This technique uses a patient’s own adult stem cells to support the healing process. By reintroducing these cells to the site of injury, we can help stimulate repair naturally and effectively.
- Stem Cell Therapy: We use adult stem cells, particularly mesenchymal stem cells, to promote regeneration of bone, cartilage, and soft tissues. These cells can differentiate into various tissue types and are particularly effective in orthopedic care.
- Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy: PRP therapy concentrates the healing power of your blood’s platelets and growth factors. It is commonly used for tendon injuries, joint pain, and soft tissue inflammation, and can significantly reduce recovery times.
- Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapy: Fat tissue is an abundant source of stem cells. We use a minimally invasive technique to extract and process these cells to help regenerate damaged tissue in joints and tendons.
- Bone Marrow Aspirate / Marrow Cellution® Therapy: This advanced treatment harvests stem cells and other growth factors from your bone marrow. Using the Marrow Cellution® system, we achieve a high concentration of regenerative cells with minimal discomfort and maximum healing potential.
Trust the Experts
We have significant experience using a variety of orthobiologic methods—regenerative medicine specific to orthopedics. Dr. Bright McConnell and Dr. Eric Friedman are trained in regenerative techniques and committed to understanding each patient’s unique needs and goals. We combine the latest science with a personalized approach to ensure optimal outcomes.
Your Partner in Recovery and Wellness
At Charleston Sports Medicine, our mission is simple: to help our patients return to the activities they love. Through innovative regenerative therapies, patients have a chance to heal without invasive surgeries or significant downtime.
If you’re exploring non-surgical treatment options for pain or injury, contact Charleston Sports Medicine today. Discover how our regenerative medicine expertise can help you heal naturally and get back to living your life fully.
