Ligaments are strong bands of tissue that connect the bones in your body, and the ligaments in your knee are particularly prone to injury. The orthopedic doctors and sports medicine physicians at Bluetail Medical Group in Chesterfield and Columbia, Missouri and Naples, Florida specialize in treating injured ligaments with regenerative medicine, including regenerative cell and platelet-rich plasma therapies, helping you get back to an active lifestyle without pain.
What Causes Ligament Injuries?
One of the most common ligament injuries is a sprained anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). You may hear it referred to as a torn ACL. This type of ligament injury is particularly common in sports that involve cutting or sudden direction changes. Other common ligament injuries include MCL (medial collateral ligament) sprains, PCL (posterior cruciate ligament) injuries, and injuries to ligaments in other joints throughout the body.
How are Ligament Injuries Treated Traditionally?
Traditionally, ligament injuries have been treated with rest, physical therapy, or surgery. However, many patients are now discovering that regenerative therapies offer excellent results without the need for surgery. These treatments can promote healing of partially torn ligaments and strengthen ligaments that have been weakened.
Why Choose Regenerative Medicine for Ligament Injuries?
Regenerative therapies stimulate your body's natural healing response and promote the growth of new, healthy ligament tissue. These treatments can often repair ligament damage that was previously thought to require surgery. Most patients return to their normal activities much faster with regenerative treatment compared to surgery.
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