Episode 2 | The ABCs of Regenerative Orthopedics: Cells that Heal
Navigating the Legal and Ethical Landscape of Regenerative Medicine
What actually counts as “regenerative medicine,” and how does your body’s own healing biology get harnessed for orthopedic repair? In this episode, Dr. Albano breaks down the fundamentals of regenerative orthopedics — including the real difference between cells from your own body and donor-derived products — so you can make informed decisions about your care.
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Overview
Welcome back to Live Better Without Surgery with Dr. Joe Albano, where we explore how regenerative medicine helps patients heal, perform, and thrive—without going under the knife.
In this episode, Dr. Albano breaks down what regenerative orthopedics really means, the types of healing cells your body uses, and how treatments like PRP, bone marrow, and adipose tissue therapy can help repair injuries naturally.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
- What regenerative orthopedics actually means — and why it’s changing modern medicine.
- The difference between autologous (from you) and allogeneic (not from you) cells.
- How PRP, bone marrow, and fat-derived therapies accelerate recovery and repair.
- Why steroids and insurance-driven treatments can slow true healing.
- How regenerative medicine empowers your body to heal itself.
Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction to regenerative medicine and Dr. Albano’s background
02:45 – Defining regenerative orthopedics and what makes it different from surgery
06:10 – Allogeneic vs. autologous: understanding where regenerative cells come from
11:40 – Myths about “stem cells” and why fresh vs. frozen matters
15:20 – The truth about PRP and how it helps joints, tendons, and ligaments heal
18:55 – Why steroids are harmful and how insurance companies create barriers to care
21:30 – Prolotherapy and the benefits of using dextrose in arthritis care
23:10 – Bone marrow and fat-derived cells — the strongest regenerative options
26:30 – Final thoughts on healing better and living pain-free without surgery
Final Thoughts
Regenerative medicine is transforming orthopedic care — offering patients a way to heal naturally and avoid unnecessary surgery. Whether you’re recovering from arthritis, a tendon injury, or joint pain, your body already holds the tools to heal.
If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend or leave a review — it helps others discover how to Live Better Without Surgery.
Episode Details
Host: Joe Albano, MD
Podcast: Live Better Without Surgery
Produced by: The Albano Clinic
Length: 27 minutes
Released: July 25, 2024