Episode 4 | Kickin’ Out the Bad Guys: The Importance of Regular Maintenance After Orthobiologics
Understanding the Role of Annual Treatments in Managing Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis doesn’t have a cure — but it does have a management strategy that actually works. In this episode, Dr. Albano explains why orthobiologic treatments like PRP and bone marrow concentrate work best as part of an ongoing maintenance plan, not a one-time fix, and how regular treatment keeps joint inflammation in check long-term.
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Overview
You change your oil — but do you maintain your joints?
In this episode of Live Better Without Surgery, Dr. Joe Albano breaks down why ongoing maintenance is essential for managing osteoarthritis — even after you’ve had regenerative treatments like PRP, bone marrow, or fat injections.
He explains why osteoarthritis can’t be “cured,” how insurance-driven medicine shapes your options, and how annual treatments can help you stay active, mobile, and pain-free for the long term.
You’ll also hear Dr. Albano’s signature analogies — from Star Trek to “calling cousin Joey” — that make complex orthopedic science simple (and fun) to understand.
You’ll Learn
- Why there’s still “no cure” for osteoarthritis (and what that really means)
- The difference between symptom management and regeneration
- How PRP, bone marrow, and fat injections help keep inflammation in check
- Why maintenance treatments matter — like an annual oil change for your knees
- What insurance covers (and doesn’t) — and why that matters for your care
Timestamps
00:00 — Welcome to Live Better Without Surgery
00:34 — There’s no cure for osteoarthritis?!
02:10 — The Star Trek analogy: new kidneys and new knees
04:20 — What insurance covers vs. what actually works
05:15 — Why steroid injections can make things worse
06:40 — The real cost of knee replacement surgery
08:25 — Introducing orthobiologics: PRP, fat, and bone marrow
09:40 — “Calling cousin Joey”: kicking out the bad guys
10:55 — Understanding inflammation and cytokines
12:10 — Annual “oil change” treatments for your joints
13:40 — Final takeaway: live better with regular maintenance
Key Takeaway
Orthobiologic treatments aren’t one-and-done — they’re part of a long-term maintenance plan to keep inflammation low, protect cartilage, and help you stay active without surgery.
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Episode Details
Host: Joe Albano, MD
Podcast: Live Better Without Surgery
Produced by: The Albano Clinic
Length: 11 minutes
Released: Sept. 30, 2024