Orthobiologics, An Issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America The Clinics: Radiology Series

In this issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics, guest editors Drs. Michael Khadavi and Luga Podesta bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Orthobiologics. Use and research surrounding naturally derived substances that are used to help heal and repair orthopedic injuries are expanding rapidly. In this issue, top experts discuss the most up-to-date uses of orthobiologics in the rehabilitation setting.

• Contains 16 practice-oriented topics including orthobiologics for spine disorders; evidence and techniques in prolotherapy; orthobiologic interventions for muscle injuries; special populations in orthobiologics: athletic, elderly, and pediatrics populations; rehabilitation protocols for orthobiologic procedures; orthobiologic techniques for surgical augmentation; and more. 

• Provides in-depth clinical reviews on orthobiologics, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. 

• Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews. 

Basic Science of Autologous Orthobiologics Part 1. Platelet-Rich Plasma
Basic Science of Autologous Orthobiologics: Part 2. Mesenchymal Stem Cells
Basic Science of Allograft Orthobiologics
Medical Concerns in Orthobiologics Procedures
Evidence-Based Approach to Orthobiologics for Osteoarthritis and Other Joint Disorders
An Evidence-Based Approach to Orthobiologics for Tendon Disorders
Protocols and Techniques for Orthobiologic Procedures
Intradiscal Leukocyte Rich Platelet Rich Plasma for Degenerative Disc Disease
Orthobiologic Treatment of Ligament Injuries
Prolotherapy: A Narrative Review of Mechanisms, Techniques, and Protocols, and Evidence for Common Musculoskeletal Conditions
Orthobiologic Interventions for Muscle Injuries
Special Populations in Orthobiologics: Athletic, Elderly, and Pediatrics Populations
Clinical Rationale and Rehabilitation Guidelines for Post Biologic Therapy
Orthobiologic Techniques for Surgical Augmentation
Regulatory Considerations of Orthobiologic Procedures
Orthobiologic Standardization and Clinical Outcome Measurement
Regional Anesthesia for Orthobiologic Procedures