2021 Annual Meeting Biologics Access Pass-Questions and Answers: Role of Biologics in Sports Medicine

Questions and Answers: Role of Biologics in Sports Medicine

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Video Summary

The video discusses the issue of unrealistic expectations and misleading marketing in the field of orthobiologic treatments. The panelists emphasize the importance of educating patients and addressing misinformation. They mention the need to spend adequate time with patients, discussing the therapies and their limitations. The panelists recommend providing evidence-based literature to patients to help set appropriate expectations. The video also touches on the legal risks for physicians using off-label biologic treatments and the fraudulent practices in the marketing arena. The panelists warn against using non-approved or questionable biologic products and stress the need for transparency, honesty, and ongoing education in patient consultations.

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Louis McIntyre, MD; C Thomas Vangsness, MD; Claude Moorman, MD; Craig Mauro, MD

Keywords

unrealistic expectations

misleading marketing

orthobiologic treatments

educating patients

addressing misinformation