Alternatives to Hip Surgery: Stem Cells, PRP, and Regenerative Medicine
Regenerative medicine procedures such as Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) and Stem Cell Therapy are finding popularity as alternatives to hip surgery. Hip surgery is associated with risk, especially when it comes to total hip replacement.
There is evidence that even arthroscopic surgery may accelerate degenerative arthritis. These many factors have patients exploring alternative strategies. Regenerative medicine has blossomed as many new areas of treatment are under way.
The application to sports and arthritis of the hip are many. Past sports stars such as Bo Jackson, who sustained a career ending injury when he developed Avascular Necrosis (AVN) of the hip, may not suffer such a fate in the era of stem cell therapy.
This leads the prospect of regenerative medicine very bright for the treatment of hip and all musculoskeletal disorders.