2023 Specialty Day All-Access Pass-Biologics Is More Than Just PRP and Bone Marrow: Scaffolds, Cytokines, Pharmacologic Agents

Biologics Is More Than Just PRP and Bone Marrow: Scaffolds, Cytokines, Pharmacologic Agents

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Video Summary

In this video, Scott Rodeo discusses various options for augmenting soft tissue biology, going beyond platelet-rich plasma (PRP). He talks about using cytokines, patches and scaffold materials, pharmaceutical agents, nutraceuticals, and physical modalities to potentially enhance soft tissue healing. Rodeo mentions two currently available osteoinductive cytokines, Augment and BMP2, and suggests their off-label use in sports medicine. He also discusses the use of scaffold materials that can provide biomechanical or biologic support for tissue regeneration. Rodeo further explores the repurposing of already approved medications for soft tissue repair, and the importance of understanding the underlying cellular and molecular mechanisms in order to choose the optimal orthobiologic treatments. The idea that a combination of therapies may be most effective is emphasized. (No credits granted)

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Scott A. Rodeo, M.D.

Keywords

soft tissue biology

platelet-rich plasma

cytokines

scaffold materials

soft tissue healing