Resources · Patient education

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Plain-language guides to procedures, orthobiologics and how treatment decisions are made. Evidence over hype, so you can make informed decisions between visits.

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7 guides · by Melissa Burman, MD
Foundations
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Understanding Orthobiologics & PRP

What these therapies really are, what they can realistically do, and how they fit a bigger plan.

Orthobiologics · PRP · Arthritis
Read the guide7 min read
Treatment philosophy

How I Choose the Right Treatment

Why the right diagnosis, not the newest procedure, drives every recommendation.

Diagnosis · Rehab
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Treatments & procedures

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP): Patient Guide

How PRP works, which conditions it suits, what to expect, and honest limits.

PRP · Orthobiologics · Tendon · Arthritis
Read the guide9 min read
Treatments & procedures

Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT): Patient Guide

A non-surgical option for stubborn tendon pain. Acoustic waves, not electricity.

Shockwave · Tendon
Read the guide6 min read
Treatments & procedures

Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC): Patient Guide

What BMAC is, how it is prepared from your own bone marrow, which conditions it may suit, and its honest limits.

Orthobiologics · Arthritis
Read the guide8 min read
Treatments & procedures

MLS® Laser Therapy: Patient Guide

A painless, non-invasive light therapy that may reduce pain and support recovery as part of a bigger rehab plan.

Rehab · Tendon
Read the guide6 min read
Treatments & procedures

Before & After Your Procedure: FAQs

Practical answers to the questions patients ask most: how to prepare for a regenerative procedure and what to expect in recovery.

Rehab · PRP · Orthobiologics
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