February 15,2023
Regenerative medicine has the potential to make a significant difference in the field of orthopedics. According to Dr. Date, presently there are very few conditions for which it can be treated using technology like Type 1 Diabetes. Accidents and injuries related to it are also unpredictable. Even if you can avoid accidents, wear and tear in your joints can lead to arthritis and other bone-related diseases. While the younger ones can heal and recover from injuries from conventional treatments, the process deteriorates as we grow old. In such orthopedic procedures, the dilemma is often between risking health or mobility. Over the years, orthopedic treatments have advanced tremendously. One area where advancements are being made is in the field of regenerative therapy. What is Regenerative Medicine? Regenerative Medicine is a new field of medicine in which orthopedic surgeons focus on preservation rather than replacement. “There are certain cells that have the capacity to regenerate after the injury and certain cells don’t get replaced with the same cell type. Liver cells have the capacity to regenerate to some extent. Nerve cells don’t have the capacity to regenerate post injury and the damage is permanent. Researchers have been trying to regenerate and grow in the lab the cells that don’t have the capacity to regenerate. This can help to restore the function of those organs,” Dr. Avinash Date, Consultant, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital Mumbai, told Financial Express.com.