Regenerative Medicine
The human body has a remarkable capacity to heal itself — but sometimes that capacity needs support. Regenerative medicine is a rapidly evolving field that harnesses the body’s own
biological systems to repair damaged tissue, reduce chronic inflammation, and restore function to injured joints, tendons, and other structures — often without surgery, extended rehabilitation, or the side effects of long-term medication use.
At Sunridge Medical in Scottsdale, Arizona, regenerative medicine is an important component of
our integrative approach to treating chronic pain, musculoskeletal injury, degenerative joint
disease, and the physical effects of aging and chronic illness. Our physicians have extensive experience in the safe, effective application of regenerative therapies as part of personalized,
comprehensive treatment plans.
What Is Regenerative Medicine?
Regenerative medicine encompasses a range of treatments that stimulate or support the body’s
innate repair processes. Rather than simply managing symptoms, regenerative therapies aim to
address the underlying tissue damage or dysfunction that causes pain and disability. Key
regenerative medicine approaches include Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy, stem cell
therapy, and Prolozone therapy — all of which are offered at Sunridge Medical.
Regenerative Medicine Treatments at Sunridge Medical
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy
PRP therapy uses a concentrated preparation of your own platelets — the blood cells
responsible for initiating the healing response — to accelerate tissue repair and reduce
inflammation. By delivering a high concentration of growth factors directly to the site of injury or
degeneration, PRP therapy stimulates the body’s natural healing cascade at a rate and intensity
it cannot achieve on its own.
PRP is used at Sunridge Medical for joint pain and arthritis, tendon and ligament injuries, soft tissue damage, and musculoskeletal conditions that have not responded adequately to conventional treatment.
Stem Cell Therapy
Stem cell therapy represents one of the most exciting frontiers in regenerative medicine. Stem
cells have the unique capacity to differentiate into multiple cell types, making them potentially
capable of replacing or repairing damaged tissue in a way that no other treatment can replicate.
At Sunridge Medical, stem cell therapies are administered under strict physician supervision as
part of a comprehensive evaluation and treatment protocol. We take a careful, evidenceinformed approach to stem cell therapy and work with each patient to determine whether this
treatment is appropriate for their specific condition and health status.
Prolozone Therapy
Prolozone therapy combines the injection of ozone gas with nutrients and anti-inflammatory
agents directly into damaged joints, tendons, and ligaments. The ozone stimulates local oxygen
utilization and triggers a healing response, while the nutrient components support tissue repair.
Prolozone therapy is particularly effective for chronic joint pain, degenerative disc disease, and
tendon or ligament injuries.
Unlike cortisone injections, which provide temporary relief but may actually accelerate tissue
degeneration over time, Prolozone therapy is designed to stimulate lasting repair and
restoration.
Conditions Treated with Regenerative Medicine
- Osteoarthritis of the knee, hip, shoulder, and other joints
- Chronic tendinopathy — rotator cuff, Achilles, patellar, and others
- Ligament sprains and instability
- Degenerative disc disease and spinal pain
- Sports injuries with incomplete healing
- Chronic joint pain that has not responded to conventional treatment
- Post-surgical pain or incomplete recovery
The Sunridge Medical Approach to Regenerative Medicine
Regenerative medicine at Sunridge Medical is never administered in isolation. Our physicians
conduct a thorough evaluation of each patient’s medical history, imaging, laboratory findings,
and overall health before recommending any regenerative treatment. We then design a
comprehensive plan that may combine regenerative therapies with nutritional support, hormone
optimization, and other integrative treatments to create the optimal environment for healing.
Our goal is not simply to reduce your pain temporarily — it is to support genuine, lasting tissue
restoration that improves your function, mobility, and quality of life for the long term.
For answers or to make an appointment, call us toll-free at 1-800-923-7878 to speak with a
Patient Care Team. Recover your vitality, reclaim your energy and rediscover your health.
