Regenerative Orthobiologics · Long Beach, CA

Biologic treatment options for orthopedic care

Regenerative orthobiologics encompass a range of biologically derived treatment options considered for appropriate candidates — evaluated through thorough orthopedic assessment, not offered as a blanket solution.

Board-certified orthopedic surgeon Candidacy-based evaluation Non-surgical pathways

What are regenerative orthobiologics?

Orthobiologics are substances derived from biological sources — including bone marrow, adipose tissue, amniotic material, and other cell-based products — used to support musculoskeletal healing. They represent a growing area of orthopedic research and clinical application.

Dr. Matthewson approaches orthobiologic treatment with the same diagnostic rigor applied to all care decisions. Appropriateness is determined by your specific condition, imaging, history, and goals — not by a standard protocol.

Orthobiologic options discussed at this practice

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)

Concentrated platelets from the patient's own blood — see dedicated PRP page for full detail

Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC)

Stem cell-rich material harvested from the patient's own bone marrow for joint and tissue support

Microfat Grafting Offered here

Adipose-derived tissue harvested from the patient's own fat via minimally invasive procedure and processed for injection — contains naturally occurring regenerative cellular components

Amniotic / Birth Tissue Allografts

Tissue-derived biologics used to support joint and soft tissue environments where appropriate

Exosome Therapy

Cell-signaling molecules that may support tissue repair and reduce inflammatory response — emerging area of application

Conditions patients explore orthobiologics for

Advanced knee osteoarthritis

Cartilage loss or damage

Chronic rotator cuff conditions

Hip joint degeneration

Desire to delay joint replacement

Post-surgical tissue healing

Is this right for you? That requires an evaluation.

Orthobiologic treatments are among the more complex regenerative options available. Dr. Matthewson will give you an honest orthopedic opinion — including whether a biologic approach makes sense or whether another pathway is more appropriate.

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Patients who have not responded to conventional non-surgical treatment

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Those seeking to avoid or meaningfully delay surgery

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Patients wanting a board-certified orthopedic opinion on biologic options

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Active adults with significant joint conditions affecting quality of life