The Evolution of Orthobiologics

Presenter Bio: Adam Anz, MD

Orthobiologics are frequently used by orthopaedic surgeons to provide an optimal environment for tissue healing in effort to help injuries heal more rapidly.  Understanding the process of manipulating point of care blood products such as Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) and Bone Marrow Aspirate (BMA), will help determine best treatment care for an injury.  Determining which blood product in needed for certain injuries is important to ensure optimal healing.  As research on orthobiologics continues to grow clinicians will have more treatment options to utilize in the sports medicine setting.

Description:

This course describes the basics of orthobiologics and indications for the use of point of care blood products in clinical practice.  Topics covered include, evidence for orthobiologic use, harvest site options, and regulations required for use in clinical practice.

Objectives:

Describe the basics of biologics and stem cell
Explain the advances in regenerative medicine
Recognize the clinical application for stem cell and regenerative medicine

The Baptist Hospital is accredited by the Florida Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Baptist Hospital designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 hours AMA PRA Category 1 credits™. Physicians should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Andrews Research & Education Foundation (BOC AP# P10024) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of 1 of Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.