Regenerative medicine: Game changing innovation or the next big flop?

Host Devin McFadden, MD is joined by Lisa Fortier, DVM, PhD on the AMSSM Sports Medcast to discuss regenerative medicine technologies and the current evidence for their use.

Dr. Fortier is a Professor of Surgery at Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine in Ithaca, New York, with a particular interest in translational research including the prevention of post-traumatic osteoarthritis. In addition, her internationally renowned research investigates the clinical application of stem cells and biologics such as platelet-rich plasma and bone marrow concentrate for cartilage repair and tendinosis.

In this 15 minute conversation, Dr. Fortier addresses the following topics:

• What are orthobiologics and regenerative medicine?
• What is the evidence behind their use?
• What current research is being conducted in this field?
• Where she see the field in 5-10 years.