2018 Orthobiologics Surgical Skills Online-2 - OrthoBiologics by Rachel M. Frank, MD

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Video Summary

In this video, Dr. Rachel Frank discusses the field of orthobiologics and its applications in orthopedic surgery. She begins by acknowledging the importance of orthobiologics in contemporary medicine and presents it as a promising solution for various injuries and pathologies. Dr. Frank highlights the role of orthobiologics in treating tendinopathies, osteoarthritis, and focal cartilage defects. She emphasizes the need for interventions that can prevent injuries from progressing to a state of chronic arthritis. The video explores treatment options to address inflammation, such as steroids, hyaluronic acid, and biologics like platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and stem cells. Dr. Frank also discusses the challenges and uncertainties associated with these treatments and stresses the importance of continued research. She concludes the video by posing key questions for further exploration in the field of orthobiologics.

Keywords

orthobiologics

applications

tendinopathies

osteoarthritis

platelet-rich plasma